Diwali: Indians celebrate the sparkling festival of lights
The Hindu festival of Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India.
2023-11-12 07:58
As fighting rages, Israel says ready to evacuate babies from Gaza's main hospital
By Nidal al-Mughrabi, Emily Rose and Maayan Lubell GAZA/JERUSALEM Israel's military said it was ready to evacuate babies
2023-11-12 07:25
China's matchmaking mums have a powerful ally: The Party
Chinese leaders add to parental pressure, urging young Chinese to marry and have babies.
2023-11-12 07:24
London police arrest over 120 as pro-Palestinian rally draws counter-protests
By Michael Holden and Will Russell LONDON (Reuters) -More than 300,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through central London on Saturday, with
2023-11-12 06:46
Blue plaque honour for Fermanagh World War Two heroine
Historians and relatives gather in Derrylin to commemorate the "amazing" life of Monica de Wichfeld.
2023-11-12 02:25
International mafia bust shows US-Italy crime links still strong
While decades of prosecutions weakened the US and Italian mafia, transatlantic relations remain strong.
2023-11-12 01:29
Stede Bonnet, the Real-Life ’Gentleman’ Pirate Who Inspired ’Our Flag Means Death’
Centuries later, Stede Bonnet’s motivations and actual aptitude for piracy remain unclear. But he still managed to make the history books—in his nightgown, no less.
2023-11-12 01:17
Luis Díaz's father speaks for first time since kidnap
The Liverpool FC footballer's father spoke of his plight after being held by Colombian guerrillas.
2023-11-12 00:53
In very rare move, Pope dismisses conservative US bishop Strickland
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis has dismissed Bishop Joseph E. Strickland of Tyler, Texas, one of his
2023-11-11 23:18
Pope Francis fires Texan bishop after criticism of reforms
Joseph Strickland is "relieved" from governance following a Vatican investigation.
2023-11-11 22:55
Ukraine war: Kyiv hit by first air attack in 52 days, say authorities
Elsewhere, near the Black Sea port of Odesa, there were reports of at least two missile attacks.
2023-11-11 18:27
Egypt Inflation Slows in October as Presidential Elections Near
Egyptian inflation eased from a record high to its lowest level in four months ahead of December’s presidential
2023-11-11 17:58