Trump confirms death of Islamic State group chief Baghdadi in US raid
Middle East
October 28, 2019
Trump confirms death of Islamic State group chief Baghdadi in US raid
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the Islamic State group’s elusive leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi had been killed, dying “like…
Poll finds over 80% in Japan back female emperor
World
October 28, 2019
Poll finds over 80% in Japan back female emperor
The vast majority of Japanese voters back allowing women to inherit the Chrysanthemum Throne, a new polls shows, as the…
State of emergency declared as California wildfires rage
World
October 28, 2019
State of emergency declared as California wildfires rage
California’s governor declared a statewide emergency on Sunday as a huge blaze, fanned by strong winds, forced mass evacuations and…
Bishops urge Pope to open priesthood to married men in Amazon
World
October 27, 2019
Bishops urge Pope to open priesthood to married men in Amazon
Catholic bishops gathered at a special Vatican assembly called on Pope Francis Saturday to open the priesthood to married men…
Powerful winds fan flames as ‘historic’ California blaze spreads
World
October 27, 2019
Powerful winds fan flames as ‘historic’ California blaze spreads
Powerful winds were fanning wildfires in northern California in “potentially historic fire” conditions, authorities said Sunday, as tens of thousands…
Sit-in ups pressure on Iraq govt amid relentless protests
Middle East
October 27, 2019
Sit-in ups pressure on Iraq govt amid relentless protests
The Iraqi government faced more pressure late Saturday from a surprise sit-in by lawmakers linked to populist cleric Moqtada al-Sadr…
Lebanon protest teach-ins revive pre-war landmarks
Middle East
October 27, 2019
Lebanon protest teach-ins revive pre-war landmarks
The Lebanese capital’s iconic egg-shaped cinema looming large behind him, Jamil Mouawad lectured around 20 students on the politics of…
Ethiopia PM Abiy warns ethnic violence could worsen
World
October 27, 2019
Ethiopia PM Abiy warns ethnic violence could worsen
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed warned Saturday of further instability and vowed to bring to justice those responsible for violence…
350,000 protesters flood Barcelona for separatist ‘freedom’ rally
World
October 27, 2019
350,000 protesters flood Barcelona for separatist ‘freedom’ rally
Around 350,000 people rallied in downtown Barcelona on Saturday, turning the streets into a sea of independence flags in the…
Islamic State head Baghdadi believed dead after US strike: US media
Middle East
October 27, 2019
Islamic State head Baghdadi believed dead after US strike: US media
Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was believed to be dead after a US military raid in Syria’s Idlib region,…