Member of Malian al Qaeda affiliate put on U.S. terrorism list: U.S. Treasury
The United States added a senior member of al Qaeda’s affiliate in Mali to its global terrorism list on Tuesday, accusing him of engaging in...
Turkey cannot have both F-35 and Russia’s S-400: Trump nominee
U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee to become the next secretary of defense re-stated that Turkey cannot have the F-35 advanced stealth fighter jet and Russia’s...
U.S.: Turkey’s purchase of Russia air defense system ‘disappointing’
U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee to become the next secretary of defense called Turkey’s decision to buy Russia’s S-400 air defense system “disappointing,” in remarks...
Ukraine says it has agreed exchange of prisoners with Russia
A senior Ukrainian official said on Tuesday his country and Russia had agreed to exchange prisoners from the conflict in eastern Ukraine over the next...
Tanzanians react as president tells women to ‘set ovaries free’
President John Magufuli has urged Tanzania’s women to “set your ovaries free” and bear more children as a way to help boost the economy, a...
Takeaway penguins: pair hiding out in sushi shop rescued by NZ wildlife officials
New Zealand wildlife rescuers retrieved two penguins hiding out in a sushi shop near a railway station in Wellington on Monday. Rough cut (no reporter...
Gulf escalation is not in anyone’s interests: UK PM May’s spokesman
An escalation of tensions between Western states and Iran is not in anybody’s interest, British Prime Minister Theresa May’s spokesman said on Tuesday following threats...
Greek man confesses to rape, murder of U.S. scientist, police say
Greek police believe they have found the man who raped and murdered an American biologist whose body was discovered on the island of Crete on...
Italy’s Salvini to respond to parliament over Russia case
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini bowed to demands on Tuesday to address parliament on allegations that his right-wing League party had sought illegal funding...
Penguins ‘apprehended’ in sushi shop
New Zealand wildlife rescuers retrieved two penguins hiding out in a sushi shop near a railway station in Wellington on Monday....