Taylor Swift, Andrew Lloyd Webber write new ‘Cats’ song for musical film
American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber have written a new song for the film adaptation of hit musical “Cats”, which will...
Russia’s Lavrov says decision on pardoning convicted Norwegian spy will be made soon
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday that a decision on whether to pardon a convicted Norwegian spy jailed in Russia, Frode Berg, would...
Egypt reopens Alexandria and Dekheila ports after closure for bad weather
Egypt reopened its Alexandria and Dekheila ports on the Mediterranean coast on Friday after they were shut because of weather earlier in the day, the...
Governments pledge $9.8 billion for global climate fund
Donor governments pledged $9.8 billion in fresh financing for the Green Climate Fund, set up to help developing nations tackle global warming, the head of...
Jailed Catalan leader says verdict risks criminalizing all dissent
In condemning Catalan separatist leaders to long prison terms, Spanish authorities have set a precedent that risks criminalizing any form of dissent against the state,...
Colombian political clans seen set to win at Sunday’s polls
Colombians go to the polls on Sunday to choose provincial governors, mayors and regional legislators in elections that could influence the 2022 presidential contest, following...
‘Emotional’ author Atwood honored at Windsor Castle
An “emotional” Margaret Atwood added to her long list of accolades on Friday as the Canadian author became a member of the Order of the...
More Russian troops, Syrian rebels advance into Kurdish territory
Armored vehicles bearing Russian flags and Turkish-backed Syrian rebels have advanced into areas left by Kurdish forces. Rough cut (no reporter narration)...
Spectacular robot sand sculptures unveiled in Denmark
Artists from around the world have created robot-themed sand sculptures as well as a 656-foot sand sculpture wall on the Danish west coast....
U.S. protests Thailand’s chemical ban would hurt crop exports
Thailand’s ban on three chemicals used in farming that its government deemed hazardous could threaten imports of American agricultural products into Thailand, a U.S. government...