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Russian Embassy Condemns UK’s Planned Transfer of £2 Billion in Frozen Assets to Ukraine
LONDON – The Russian embassy in London on Saturday criticized Britain’s plan to transfer more than…
Thousands Celebrate Winter Solstice Sunrise at Stonehenge
LONDON – Thousands of people gathered at Stonehenge on Dec. 21 to celebrate the winter solstice,…
Heathrow Unveils £2.3 Billion Investment Plan Amid Passenger Surge
LONDON – Heathrow Airport announced plans on Dec. 18 to invest £2.3 billion (S$3.95 billion) over…
France’s Highest Court Upholds Sarkozy’s Corruption Conviction
PARIS – The Cour de Cassation, France’s highest court, upheld on Dec. 18 the corruption and…
China and India Reignite Border Talks, Commit to Easing Tensions
BEIJING – China and India made strides towards resolving their long-standing border dispute on Dec. 18…
Trump Backs FBI Investigation of Liz Cheney Over Jan. 6 Role
WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday voiced support for an FBI investigation into former Republican…
Germany Considers Expanding Armed Forces Amid NATO Capability Goals
BERLIN – Germany may increase its armed forces to 230,000 personnel, surpassing its current target of…
Ireland’s Centre-Right Parties Move Closer to Coalition Deal with Independents
DUBLIN – Ireland’s two leading centre-right parties, Fine Gael and Fianna Fail, have taken a significant…
Trump Sues Des Moines Register Over Pre-Election Poll Showing Him Trailing
WASHINGTON – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register and…
NATO Takes Over Coordination of Ukraine Military Aid as Trump Presidency Looms
BERLIN – NATO has officially assumed the coordination of Western military aid to Ukraine from the…
Hamas and Israel Edge Closer to Ceasefire Agreement in Qatar Talks
DOHA – Talks mediated by Qatar and Egypt on Dec 17 have been described as “serious…