UN deems Israel’s detention of Gaza doctor ‘arbitrary’ as health fears mount
admin GENEVA - A U.N. human rights body on Monday called Israel's detention of Gazan doctor Hussam Abu Safiya arbitrary and…
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NATO’s Rutte stresses democratic rights after Turkey’s pre‑summit crackdown
ANKARA - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the right to hold demonstrations and media freedom were essential in democracies,…
As far right eyes Elysee, French centrists pledge growth-friendly budget restraint
AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FRANCE - Leading centrist presidential hopefuls are promising corporate France they can tame the public finances without undermining growth,…
Wildfire in southern France forces 10,000 people from their homes
ILLE-SUR-TET, France - A wildfire burning out of control in southern France has forced the evacuation of over 10,000 people…
China test fires missile into Pacific, alarming regional powers
BEIJING/SYDNEY - China's military test-fired a missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific on Monday, state media reported, drawing…
Russian strikes kill 12 in Kyiv as Ukraine runs low on air defences
KYIV - Russia hammered Kyiv with missiles and drones early on Monday, killing at least 12 people, officials said, as…
Clashes escalate at Sri Lanka prison to leave 25 dead, many more injured
COLOMBO - Twenty-five people were killed and about 100 injured as security officials struggled to contain two days of clashes…
Thousands evacuated from homes in southwest France as wildfire burns
ILLE-SUR-TET, France - A wildfire burning out of control in southwestern France has forced the evacuation of over 10,000 people…
Utah prosecutors seek trial in Charlie Kirk murder case
Prosecutors were due to begin laying out their case on Monday arguing a Utah man should stand trial in last…
Kremlin says Russia-China naval drills are not a threat to other nations
MOSCOW - The Kremlin said that joint naval drills between Russia and China which kicked off on Monday in the…