Month: December 2023

Read More The Cuban government said Friday it will have to either increase prices for fuel and electricity, or reduce rations for basic supplies. (Image credit: Ramon Espinosa/AP) The Cuban government said Friday it will have to either increase prices for fuel and electricity, or reduce rations for basic supplies.

Read MoreNational mourning is being observed after the killing of 14 people at a university in Prague.National mourning is being observed after the killing of 14 people at a university in Prague.

Read More ‘It made us fight more,’ says one former Fatah intelligence chief, among those warning strategy could prove counterproductive A worldwide campaign of assassinations of Hamas leaders announced by senior Israel officials is likely to be counterproductive, impractical and ineffective, targets of previous such efforts have suggested. Benjamin Netanyahu first announced the new strategy…

Read More Lib Dem analysis finds 4,574 hours of sewage has been spilled in festive swimming spots in the last year Long-established Christmas seaside swimming locations have been flooded with sewage over the last year, prompting concern that swimmers could fall ill. They would not be able to claim compensation, as Tory MPs earlier this…

Read More Landmark case over popular snowball candle holder design may open door to retrospective claims across bloc One of Sweden’s longest-established glassmakers is facing what could be a landmark legal challenge over €1m in royalties it has allegedly failed to pay to the creator of one its most famous pieces, in a test of…

Read More After Serhiy Sydorenko underwent corneal surgery in Poland last year, he saw his wife, children and a much-changed world It was a week before Christmas last year when Serhiy Sydorenko underwent corneal surgery on his right eye, a complicated operation that, if successful, would put an end to more than three decades of…

Read MoreGibran Rakabuming Raka’s candidacy for the vice presidency has been dogged by accusations of nepotism and inexperience.Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s candidacy for the vice presidency has been dogged by accusations of nepotism and inexperience.

Read MoreAn overnight air strike reportedly kills 18 in one refugee camp while another is told to evacuate.An overnight air strike reportedly kills 18 in one refugee camp while another is told to evacuate.

Read More Lucky holders of 20-euro tickets with the number 88008 are celebrating. They have each won 400,000 euros ($440,000), in the top prize of Spain’s huge Christmas lottery. (Image credit: Paul White/AP) Lucky holders of 20-euro tickets with the number 88008 are celebrating. They have each won 400,000 euros ($440,000), in the top prize…

Read More Ukrainian forces shoot down three Russian bomber aircraft, says Kyiv; Moscow threatens to retaliate if US confiscates frozen Russian assets See all our Russia-Ukraine coverage Ukrainian forces shot down three Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber aircraft on the southern front on Friday, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy and military officials said, hailing it as a success…

Read More Supermarket says there have been no complaints and the New South Wales recall is being done as a ‘precaution’ The chance of metal contamination has led to supermarket giant Woolworths issuing a recall in New South Wales for a batch of a common Christmas treat. Woolworths said the affected product is Shortcrust Summer…

Read MoreSudan’s conflict, which appears to have entered a new phase, has left millions needing help.Sudan’s conflict, which appears to have entered a new phase, has left millions needing help.

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Read MoreWhite House says Tehran is providing Yemeni rebel group with weapons and tactical intelligence.White House says Tehran is providing Yemeni rebel group with weapons and tactical intelligence.

Read More TORONTO, Canada, Dec 22 (IPS) – The year 2023 has brought so much tragedy, with incomprehensible loss of lives, whether from wars or devastating ‘natural’ disasters, while our planet has seen yet more records broken as our climate catastrophe worsens. Read the full story, “Amidst a Horrendous 2023, Civil Society is Fighting Back…

Read More Both the United States and Russia abstained, but for opposite reasons The UN Security Council has finally adopted a resolution calling for speeding up aid deliveries to desperate Palestinian civilians in Gaza, after the United States delayed the vote for days and pushed the members to strip the text from any direct calls for…

Read MoreThe US wants Israel to scale back its offensive in Gaza – the next few weeks will be crucial in testing its influence.The US wants Israel to scale back its offensive in Gaza – the next few weeks will be crucial in testing its influence.

Read MoreThe U.S. said that Tehran has provided drones and missiles to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, as well as tactical intelligence.The U.S. said that Tehran has provided drones and missiles to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, as well as tactical intelligence.

Read MoreThey injected the man with an overdose of ketamine after police in Colorado put him in a neck hold.They injected the man with an overdose of ketamine after police in Colorado put him in a neck hold.

Read More Seventeen-year-old has been speaking since returning to the UK. He appeared in southern France last week after going missing on holiday in Spain aged 11 Teenager Alex Batty has said the worst thing about the six years he was missing abroad was “not having a proper education”, according to reports. Speaking to the…

Read MoreMoscow has not commented officially on the claim but influential Russian bloggers report losses.Moscow has not commented officially on the claim but influential Russian bloggers report losses.

Read More NSW SES warns heavy rain may cause flash flooding with storms forecast across three states from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day Residents of Australia’s eastern states have been warned to prepare for severe storms forecast over the Christmas weekend. Thunderstorms are expected between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day across a broad region, including…

Read More Faith leaders urge an end to violence as the world’s oldest Christian communities endure devastating attacks Faith leaders urge an end to violence as the world’s oldest Christian communities endure devastating attacks

Read MoreThe White House on Friday accused Iran of being “deeply involved” in planning attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. The White House said an Iranian intelligence ship is providing real-time information to a militia group in Yemen, which is then targeting the ships.The White House on Friday accused Iran of being “deeply…

Read More EMTs Peter Cichuniec and Jeremy Cooper injected 23-year-old with high dose of ketamine in a case that sparked mass protests Two Colorado paramedics have been convicted of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Elijah McClain after he was stopped by police in 2019. The jury’s guilty verdict on Friday marks an extraordinarily…

Read More Both had pleaded not guilty charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, second-degree assault and crimes of violence Both had pleaded not guilty charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, second-degree assault and crimes of violence

Read MoreElectoral authorities announce results of voting by diaspora in the US, Canada, South Africa, Belgium and France.Electoral authorities announce results of voting by diaspora in the US, Canada, South Africa, Belgium and France.

Read MoreThousands took to the streets this week to protest against the policies of the new President, Javier Milei.Thousands took to the streets this week to protest against the policies of the new President, Javier Milei.

Read MoreCharlie Sheen’s neighbor was arrested after being accused of assaulting the actor in a Malibu, California, home this week, authorities saidCharlie Sheen’s neighbor was arrested after being accused of assaulting the actor in a Malibu, California, home this week, authorities said

Read More The weather bureau has issued an extreme fire danger warning for the Burrup district on Saturday Firefighters on Saturday continued to battle multiple blazes across Western Australia as authorities warn of more “difficult” days ahead. Seven emergency-level blazes have destroyed homes and torn through bushland, rural properties and suburbs on Perth’s fringes in…

Read More According to the complaint, the perpetrators of the attack remain at-large According to the complaint, the perpetrators of the attack remain at-large

Read More Denmark is adamant that once the conflict ends, the refugees need to go back Ukrainian nationals who sought refuge from the conflict in Denmark won’t be welcome to stay once peace is restored, Danish Immigration Minister Kaare Dybvad said on Friday. There are over 30,000 Ukrainians who have applied for refugee status in…

Read More Officials have seized thousands of counterfeit units Officials have seized thousands of counterfeit units

Read More Rumble has refused the South American country’s demands to censor creators The video sharing service Rumble announced on Friday that it would disable access to all users from Brazil pending its legal challenge of the Brazilian court order to censor certain creators. Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski revealed the move in a post on…

Read MoreThis year Ukraine will celebrate Christmas on 25 December – moving away from the Russian calendar.This year Ukraine will celebrate Christmas on 25 December – moving away from the Russian calendar.