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Attacker of Thai grandfather in US acquitted of murder
The New York Times, Published on 17/01/2026
» A man caught on video violently shoving an 84-year-old Thai grandfather to the ground in San Francisco in 2021 has been found not guilty of murder and elder abuse, in a case that became a nationwide symbol of rising attacks against Asians during the coronavirus pandemic.
Danish PM calls on US to stop 'threatening' Greenland
AFP, Published on 05/01/2026
» COPENHAGEN - Denmark called on the United States to stop "threatening" Greenland Sunday as President Donald Trump told US media he "absolutely" needed the territory, a day after Washington seized the leader of Venezuela.
Somaliland recognition prompts celebrations, condemnation
AFP, Published on 29/12/2025
» MOGADISHU - People gathered in several towns in the breakaway region of Somaliland on Sunday to celebrate its recognition by Israel -- a decision condemned by the Somali president as a "threat" to stability in the Horn of Africa.
Somalia denounces Israeli recognition of Somaliland
AFP, Published on 27/12/2025
» MOGADISHU - Somalia reacted angrily Friday after Israel formally recognised its northern region of Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state" -- the first country country to do so.
Zelensky to meet Trump in Florida on Sunday
AFP, Published on 26/12/2025
» KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday for talks on how to end the Russian invasion, Kyiv said Friday.
Thousands reported to have fled DR Congo fighting as M23 closes on key city
AFP, Published on 10/12/2025
» KINSHASA - Fierce fighting rocked the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday as the Rwanda-backed M23 militia rapidly advanced towards the strategic city of Uvira, with tens of thousands of people fleeing over the nearby border into Burundi, sources said.
Ukraine's Zelensky in Paris seeking support as Trump pushes plan
AFP, Published on 01/12/2025
» PARIS - President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday sought to reinforce European support for Ukraine at a potentially pivotal moment in Kyiv's battle against the Russian invasion, meeting President Emmanuel Macron in Paris as Washington pushed a plan to end the war.
'Forgotten' women demand justice in Spain breast cancer scandal
AFP, Published on 26/11/2025
» SEVILLE — Anabel Cano thought cancer had spared her after she underwent a mammogram in the Spanish region of Andalusia. Having now lost a breast to a mastectomy, she feels betrayed.
Chances of recovering Louvre jewels slim, say experts
Reuters, Published on 21/10/2025
» PARIS - Crime gangs around Europe are increasingly robbing valuable jewels and gold from cash-needy museums like the Louvre, but while police often catch the thieves, they struggle to recover the priceless goods, law enforcement and art experts say.
Trump says to meet Putin in Budapest after 'great progress' in call
AFP, Published on 17/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said he would meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Budapest after making "great progress" in a call Thursday, just a day before Ukraine's leader is due at the White House to push for US-made Tomahawk missiles.