United Nations, October 11 (RHC)-- The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) says at least 8,050 Afghan civilians were killed or wounded in the first nine months of 2018. ... More
United Nations, October 11 (RHC)-- The economic cost of climate-related disasters hit $2.25 trillion over the last two decades, an increase of more than 150 percent compared to the previous 20 years, the United Nations has announced.... More
London, October 11 (RHC)-- People in the United Kingdom have lower life expectancy than ever before when data about the health status indicator was collected, a new study by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has shown. ... More
Washington, October 11 (RHC)—US President Donald Trump reportedly spoke with Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ chief of staff Matthew Whitaker about replacing Sessions in his role, The Washington Post reported Wednesday.... More
Washington, October 10 (RHC)-- U.S. President Donald Trump marked the Columbus Day holiday, tweeting: “Christopher Columbus’s spirit of determination & adventure has provided inspiration to generations of Americans. On #ColumbusDay, we honor his remarkable accomplishments as a navigator, & celebrate his voyage into the unknown expanse of the Atlantic Ocean.” ... More
Beijing, October 10 (RHC)-- China has called on the United States to stop its “misguided actions” amid worsening bilateral relations in the wake of hefty trade tariffs and recent allegations of Beijing’s meddling in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. ... More
Santiago de Chile, October 10 (RHC)-- In an historic ruling, a Chilean judge ruled that a major national lumber company had to give back nearly 100 hectares to the Ignacio Huilipan Indigenous community the company had illegally claimed as its own. ... More
Buenos Aires, October 10 (RHC)-- Protests continue in Argentina over announced increases in gas prices, while the country's energy secretary says that it's only supporters of Cristina Kirchner who are “complaining” about the previously-announced retroactive charge in gas.... More
Brasilia, October 9 (RHC)-- In Brazil, Sunday's voting results have ensured a second round in the presidential elections, with former candidates beginning to join the Left and progressive forces around Fernando Haddad of the Worker's Party, the PT. ... More
Sanaa, October 9 (RHC)-- At least five civilians have been killed when Saudi military aircraft carried out airstrikes against a residential area in Yemen’s strategic western province of Hudaydah as the Riyadh regime presses ahead with its atrocious bombardment campaign against its southern neighbor. ... More
Jakarta, October 9 (RHC)-- In Indonesia, the death toll from last month’s massive earthquake and tsunami has risen to more than 2,000, with some 60,000 people displaced after an 18-foot wall of water swept miles into the island of Sulawesi. ... More
Kabul, October 9 (RHC)-- In Afghanistan, at least 54 people were killed across the country on the 17th anniversary of the start of the U.S. invasion. The death toll included at least 19 Afghan civilians. ... More
Tehran, October 9 (RHC)-- Iran has lashed out at Israel's President Reuven Rivlin for making insolent comments against the Iranian nation, warning the Tel Aviv regime's racist, narcissistic and impolite officials of the consequences of their thoughtless remarks. ... More
Ramallah, October 9 (RHC)-- Israeli forces have raided a village in the northern part of the occupied West Bank, arresting several Palestinians, following an alleged shooting that left two Israelis dead. ... More
Jerusalem, October 9 (RHC)-- The wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in a Jerusalem courtroom this week, facing trial on charges of fraud and breach of trust.... More
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