
Pope, in Mongolia, sends apparent message to China on Catholic aims
By Philip Pullella ULAANBAATAR (Reuters) -Pope Francis, in words that appeared to be aimed at China rather than the neighbouring
2023-09-02 23:18

Nobel Foundation reverses decision to invite Russia to prize ceremony following backlash
The Nobel Foundation has U-turned on a controversial decision to invite the ambassadors of Russia, Belarus and Iran to the Nobel Prize award ceremony after facing widespread criticism.
2023-09-02 20:28

Jet ski Moroccan tourist describes being shot at off Algeria coast
Mohamed Kissi accuses the Algerian coastguard of killing his brother - one of four Moroccan tourists.
2023-09-02 16:16

Aditya-L1: India set to launch its first mission to Sun
Aditya-L1 comes just days after India made history by becoming the first to land near the Moon's south pole.
2023-09-02 13:52

Elon Musk, Donald Trump Jr and the Irish hate speech row
Ireland's first Hate Speech Bill is causing serious debate at home and abroad.
2023-09-02 13:49

Outrage as mother of biscuit-stealing bear cub shot dead in Italy
The cold-blooded killing of a mother bear known as Amarena has angered animal rights groups and local politicians in Italy.
2023-09-02 13:48

Tennessee inmate gives birth to baby alone in her jail cell. She had been assessed by a nurse less than an hour earlier
A woman incarcerated in Middle Tennessee gave birth alone in her cell earlier this week -- less than an hour after she was assessed by a nurse at the facility, authorities said.
2023-09-02 11:49

Gnawa music: Morocco's Asmâa Hamzaoui takes centre-stage
Morocco's Asmâa Hamzaoui learned to play the main instrument in Gnawa music from her father.
2023-09-02 07:49

Mohamed Al-Fayed, billionaire former Harrods owner who waged a war of words with Britain's royals, dead at 94
Mohamed Al-Fayed, the outspoken Egyptian tycoon who transformed the fortunes of two London institutions, the Harrods department store and Fulham Football Club, and waged a war of words with Britain's royals after his son was killed in a car crash alongside Diana, Princess of Wales, has died, according to a statement from his family. He was 94.
2023-09-02 05:56

Tennessee woman sets record for world's longest mullet
Tami Manis, who sports a mullet that is 5ft 8in, says her hair was inspired by a 1980s music video.
2023-09-02 02:26

Gabon country profile
Provides an overview of Gabon, including key dates and facts about this west African country.
2023-09-01 23:56

Algerian coastguard allegedly kill two men jet skiing, Moroccan media say
A French Moroccan national has died and another was detained by Algerian authorities after an incident off the coast of Algeria, according to a French diplomatic source.
2023-09-01 23:55