Protesters set fire to train stations in India over citizenship law
Protesters attacked train stations in India’s northeast, authorities said on Thursday, angry over a new federal law that would make it easier for non-Muslim minorities...
Algeria holds presidential vote boycotted by demonstrators
Algeria’s government held a long-delayed presidential election on Thursday, despite months of street demonstrations by protesters who view the vote as a charade intended to...
Ukraine extends ‘special status’ for conflict-hit regions
Ukraine’s parliament passed a law on Thursday extending by one year a “special status” covering separatist-controlled eastern regions, a prerequisite for a deal to settle...
Global stocks test record highs, pound braces for election all-nighter
World shares took a fresh run at record highs on Thursday, as all the right messages from the U.S. Federal Reserve set traders up nicely...
IIHF says to work to keep 2023 world championship in Russia
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) will try to ensure Russia retains the right to host the 2023 world ice hockey championship, IIHF President Rene...
Aramco tops Saudi Crown Prince’s $2 trillion target despite doubts
Saudi Aramco topped the $2 trillion target sought by Saudi leader Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday as the state-owned oil firm’s shares soared...
SNB to examine climate risks to Swiss banking system: Zurbruegg
The Swiss National Bank will examine how climate risks are affecting the stability of the Swiss banking system, deputy chairman Fritz Zurbruegg said on Thursday....
Russia expels two German diplomats in row over killing
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday it would expel two German diplomats from Moscow in a tit-for-tat response after Berlin last week ordered the expulsion...
Kremlin says German diplomat expulsions were standard retaliatory move
The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia’s expulsion of two German diplomats was a standard diplomatic response to a similar move by Germany last week...
‘Bombshell’ leads film nominees for SAG awards
A drama about sexual harassment allegations at Fox News scooped up four nominations for the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Wednesday. Reuters spoke to the...