Italian PM Conte appeals to 5-star members to back new govt
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Monday urged members of the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement to back a new coalition with the opposition Democratic Party (PD), saying...
U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Afghanistan, close bases: U.S. negotiator
The United States would withdraw almost 5,000 troops from Afghanistan and close five bases within 135 days under a draft peace accord agreed with the...
U.S. wants Brexit that encourages stability in Ireland: Vice President Pence
The United States wants the terms of Britain’s exit from the European Union to protect stability on the island of Ireland and respect Northern Ireland’s...
Iraq suspends US-funded broadcaster Al Hurra over graft investigation
Iraq has suspended the license of a U.S.-government funded broadcaster after it ran an investigation alleging corruption within the country’s religious institutions....
Killings, threats and delays disenchant Colombia’s ex-FARC
Ricardo Bolanos lays out a camouflage vest, a small battery radio and old rubber boots on his bed, cherished relics from his 45 years as...
Facing criticism over deportations, U.S. to look again at some deferral requests
The Trump administration, facing criticism over deportations from lawmakers and civil rights groups, said on Monday it would reopen consideration of some deferral requests for...
Indigenous tribes pray “peace, harmony and education” end Amazon fires
As thousands of fires ravage the Amazon, the world’s largest rainforest, some indigenous tribes are turning to prayer in a bid to halt the destruction...
PM Khan: Pakistan would not use nuclear weapons first, amid tensions with India
Pakistan would not use nuclear weapons first, Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Monday, amid tensions with arch-rival India after New Delhi revoked the special...
‘Blessed’ Julie Andrews gets lifetime achievement award in Venice
Julie Andrews, the star of much-loved movies “Mary Poppins” and “The Sound of Music”, said on Monday she was “blessed” to have had a long,...
Julie Andrews honoured with Lifetime Achievement Golden Lion in Venice
The Oscar-winning 83-year-old star of ‘Mary Poppins’ and ‘The Sound of Music’ said she was ‘blessed’ to have had a long and illustrious career in...