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Biden jnr., issues statement rejecting Trump claims

WASHINGTON, DC - Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's son on Sunday rejected claims of wrongdoing in relation to his business interests in Ukraine and China.Hunter Biden was responding to claims by U.S. President Donald Trump about his business dealings, and Mr Trump's efforts to have other countries, including Ukraine investigate his activities.Mr Trump, who is being challenged by Joe Biden for the presidency in the 2020 elections has become e...

Bashar al-Assad to help Kurds in fight against Turkey

Oct 15,2019

DAMASCUS, Syria – The Syrian government is deploying troops to the north of the country to help the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces who are...

Typhoon travelling at 225kph causes widespread destruction in Japan

Oct 13,2019

TOKYO, Japan – Japan is counting the cost after one of the most devastating storms to hit the country in decades caused widespread flooding...

Another cancellation for Rugby World Cup but main game to go ahead

TOKYO, Japan – The Rugby World Cup will resume its normal schedule on Sunday after disruptions brought about by a deadly typhoon which struck...

Warring parties in Syrian war warned to protect civilians

The Turkish offensive in Northeast Syria points to an urgent need for the Turkish Armed Forces, Kurdish-led forces, and all other local armed groups...

Turkish invasion has put U.S. in ‘tough situation,’ says Esper

WASHINGTON, DC – The Pentagon has expressed disappointment with Turkey’s decision to launch a unilateral military incursion into northern Syria, but says the welfare...

Zuma loses High Court appeal, to face bribery charges

Oct 12,2019

DURBAN, South Africa – Former President of South Africa Jacob Zuma will appear in court on Tuesday on charges of corruption, fraud, money laundering...

Kurds stop fighting ISIS to defend themselves against Turkish forces

Oct 11,2019

ANKARA, Turkey – Turkish ground forces pressed their advance against Kurdish fighters in northern Syria on Thursday, Turkey’s Defense Ministry said, launching airstrikes and...

Multiple U.S. airstrikes on meth labs in Afghanistan slammed

KABUL, Afghanistan – In a previously undisclosed mission, the United States military has carried out a series of operations against the drug trade in...

Attack outside synagogue in German city was live-streamed

HALLE, Germany – Amazon has removed the video footage of the synagogue shooting in Germany. Amazon’s live-streaming platform Twitch was used to broadcast the...

One billion people have preventable sight issues

A staggering 2.2 billion people already suffer from eye conditions and visual impairment today, but the global need for eye care is set to...

Village farmers abduct mayor and tie him to speeding truck

Oct 10,2019

CHIAPAS STATE, Mexico – Mexicans have been shocked at the treatment dished out to the mayor of a village in the southern Mexican state...

Turkey has new cannon that uses electricity instead of explosives

ANKARA, Turkey – A Turkish defense contractor has unveiled a new super cannon powered by electricity rather than explosive propellants. The super powerful weapon...

Scientists discuss role of nuclear power in mitigating climate crisis

Oct 9,2019

VIENNA, Austria – Without significantly increasing the use of nuclear power worldwide, it will be difficult to achieve the goal of reducing harmful emissions...

Anti-Refugee and Migrant Sentiment Threaten Battle to End Statelessnes

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – The U.N. refugee agency warns the battle to stamp out global statelessness is being threatened by growing anti-refugee and migrant sentiment,...