Putin, Macron discuss Libya, Syria, Ukraine crises
MOSCOW
Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed crises in Libya, Syria and Ukraine in a video conference with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Friday.
Opening the virtual meeting, Putin regretted that...
Parts of Lisbon to return to lockdown
OVIEDO, Spain
Starting on July 1, around 1 million residents of parts of Greater Lisbon will once again be confined to their homes amid rising novel coronavirus infections and deaths,...
Brexit Britain: The chlorinated chicken controversy
LONDON
Chlorinated chicken has become a lightning rod for fears that post-Brexit Britain could water down its regulatory standards in pursuit of trade deals.
These concerns center around a potential trade...
UK: Second victim in Reading 'terror attack' identified
LONDON
The second victim in Saturday’s “terror attack” in a Reading park have been identified as a 39-year-old American, Joe Ritchie-Bennett, on Monday.
"The family is heartbroken they have lost their...
Serbian president’s party declares victory in polls
BELGRADE, Serbia
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic declared a landslide victory Sunday for his right-wing coalition in parliamentary elections.
Addressing the public and media at the headquarters of his Serbian Progressive Party...
Recovery plan to be unveiled in Sept: Italian premier
ROME
Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Sunday defended the scope of his nine-day economic summit, saying it paved the way for an economic “Recovery Plan” that will be finalized...
UK police declare Reading stabbings 'terrorist incident'
LONDON
British police on Sunday declared a recent stabbing incident that killed three people in Reading a terrorist incident.
"Counter Terrorism Policing can now confirm that the stabbing incident that happened...
Serbians start voting in general, local polls
BELGRADE, Serbia
More than 6.5 million voters in Serbia began casting their ballots across the country in general, local and autonomous region elections on Sunday morning.
As the world wrestles with...
UK: At least 3 killed in 'terror-related' attack
LONDON
At least three people were killed late Saturday in a "terror-related" stabbing in the English town of Reading, according to local media.
Thames Valley Police said a male suspect is...
Multiple stabbings reported in UK town
LONDON
Officials from Royal Berkshire Hospital said at least two people are in the hospital with critical wounds as police deal with a serious “incident” in Reading, England, following unconfirmed...
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Over 20 kg of heroin seized in eastern Turkey
GAZIANTEP / VAN, Turkey
Police seized over 20 kilograms (44 pounds) of heroin in eastern Turkey on Sunday, according to officials.
Anti-drug police in the southeastern...
Turkey sends medical aid to Azerbaijan amid COVID-19
BAKU, Azerbaijan
Turkey has sent medical supplies to Azerbaijan to contribute to country's fight against the novel coronavirus, Turkey's Embassy in Baku said on Sunday.
The...
Turkey extends condolences to Japan over deadly floods
ANKARA
Turkey on Sunday extended condolences to Japan over the deadly floods.
"We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives and extensive damage caused...
S.Africa reports over 10,000 coronavirus cases in a day
JOHANNESBURG
South Africa reported 10,853 new cases of infections with coronavirus late Saturday. This is a record single-day surge in the country.
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize...
COVID-19: Infections in Bangladesh pass 160,000 mark
DHAKA, Bangladesh
Coronavirus cases in Bangladesh surpassed the 160,000 mark on Sunday, according to the latest update by the Health Ministry.
South Asia’s overcrowded country recorded...