Japan, led by less apologetic generation, stays tough in South Korea feud
When Yohei Kono made a landmark 1993 apology to “comfort women”, many of them Koreans, forced to work in wartime military brothels, Japan’s then chief...
Spread of African swine fever in Bulgaria ‘worrying’: EU Commission
The spread of African swine fever in Bulgaria, which threatens the Balkan country’s pig breeding industry is worrying, an EU Commission spokeswoman said on Thursday....
British PM Johnson urges lawmakers to back October 31 Brexit
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged lawmakers to support an Oct. 31 Brexit, saying they had promised to honour the result of the country’s 2016...
Poland’s parliament speaker to resign amid private flight scandal
Poland’s parliament speaker, Marek Kuchcinski, said on Thursday he would resign, after it was revealed he used government aircraft to fly family members....
South Africa’s Ramaphosa wins court case against anti-graft watchdog
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa won a court case against the anti-corruption watchdog on Thursday over a matter concerning ally Pravin Gordhan, ahead of a...
Gazans too poor to afford sheep for Eid sacrifice under blockade, Israel cash row
Ali usually marks the Muslim holiday of Eid Al-Adha with his family in the Gaza Strip by sacrificing a sheep, a customary annual ritual for...
U.N. flags need to cut meat to curb land use impact on global warming
Global meat consumption must fall to curb global warming, reduce growing strains on land and water and improve food security, health and biodiversity, a United...
Crowds gather to mark 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ Abbey Road album cover photo
Hundreds of people gathered at the world’s most famous zebra crossing on Thursday to mark the 50th anniversary of the day the Beatles were photographed...
India urges Pakistan to restore diplomatic ties, keeps lid on Kashmir
India on Thursday urged Pakistan to review its decision to downgrade diplomatic ties over the withdrawal of special status to Kashmir, saying it was an...
United Launch Alliance rocket blasts off from Florida carrying Air Force comms satellite
United Launch Alliance, a joint venture between Boeing Co and Lockheed Martin Corp, blasted off into space on Thursday morning, one of the final satellites...