Peruvian left-wing candidate gaining ground in presidential race, poll shows
LIMA, March 16 – Peruvian left-wing candidate Alfonso Lopez Chau is closing in on the two right-wing candidates leading the race just weeks before the presidential election, a poll showed.…
Hungary’s PM Orban mobilises online backers for election challenge
DEBRECEN, Hungary, March 16 – Istvan Hollo, a 76-year-old supporter of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, spends up to an hour daily on Facebook promoting the right-wing leader’s messages to…
Pope Leo asks media to show suffering of war, not amplify ‘propaganda’
VATICAN CITY, March 16 – Pope Leo urged journalists on Monday to highlight the suffering caused by war, cautioning against news reports that risk sliding into propaganda by glorifying conflicts…
US to slash fee for renouncing citizenship
The move has been welcomed by the “Accidental Americans” struggling with the US tax system. Read More
Australia plans mass sale of defence sites despite concerns over training needs, morale
The federal government wants to sell up to 67 sites to generate funds and provide much-needed housing. Read More
Blasts rock Kyiv in rare daytime Russian attack
Russian forces have stepped up long-range drone and missile attacks over recent months. Read More
Iran judiciary chief urges swift verdicts for those linked to US, Israel
Iranian authorities have carried out raids, arresting those suspected of cooperating with Israel and the US. Read More
Former French President Sarkozy’s appeal against conspiracy conviction opens
PARIS, March 16 – Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is due to appear in court on Monday to appeal a conviction for criminal conspiracy over attempts to procure campaign funds…
Russia says Ukraine struck Moscow with over 100 drones this weekend
MOSCOW, March 16 – Russia said on Monday that Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Moscow with more than 100 drones over the weekend, with wave after wave of…
Goldfish ‘drives’ into Guinness World Record
Blub “moved” a custom-made vehicle 12.28m in one minute. Read More