News Archives for World - 2019-12-24

<<>>

Europe

Queen admits 'bumpy' year in Christmas message

Queen Elizabeth II called 2019 "quite bumpy" in a Christmas message at the end of a chaotic year. The 93-year-

Published 24 Dec, 2019 11:25pm

World

Saudi verdict on Khashoggi condemned globally but backed by US

A Saudi court verdict exonerating the crown prince's top aides over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Published 24 Dec, 2019 11:21pm

World

Trump hopes for Christmas vase, not missile test, from NKorea

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he hoped that North Korea would not deliver a missile test. North Ko

Published 24 Dec, 2019 11:19pm

World

US considers pulling troops from West Africa: report

The Pentagon is looking into reducing or even withdrawing US troops from West Africa. There are between 6,000

Published 24 Dec, 2019 11:17pm

Middle East

Bethlehem welcomes pilgrims for Christmas celebrations

Pilgrims from around the world gathered Tuesday in the biblical city of Bethlehem. Bethlehem is close to Jerus

Published 24 Dec, 2019 11:13pm

Europe

Turkey presses Russia for new Idlib truce: presidential spokesman

Turkey said Tuesday it was talking to Russia with the aim of reaching a new ceasefire. The Idlib region has se

Published 24 Dec, 2019 11:11pm

World

Trump's Christmas Eve admission: No gift yet for Melania

Donald Trump said on Tuesday he had not yet bought a Christmas present for the first lady. During a video tele

Published 24 Dec, 2019 11:10pm

World

Bolsonaro pardons Brazil security forces convicted of unintentional crimes

Brazil's far right President Jair Bolsonaro has used his first Christmas. The 64-year-old was elected just ove

Published 24 Dec, 2019 11:09pm

World

Strikes kill 8 in Syria's Idlib as Turkey, France urge de-escalation

At least eight people including five children were killed Tuesday in Russian air strikes on northwest Syria. H

Published 24 Dec, 2019 11:05pm

World

Paralysis over choosing Iraq PM as protesters step up rallies

Iraqi anti-government protesters stepped up their demonstrations Tuesday. Portraits of the candidates, crossed

Published 24 Dec, 2019 11:05pm

Asia

Hong Kong marks Christmas Eve with mall clashes and tear gas

Hong Kong marked Christmas Eve with tear gas, petrol bombs and mall clashes on Tuesday night. Some threw petro

Published 24 Dec, 2019 11:00pm

Asia

Missing from India's citizenship law: 100,000 Sri Lankan refugees

India's Citizenship Amendment Act aims to fast-track citizenship for persecuted Hindus, Parsis, Sikhs, Buddhists, J

Published 24 Dec, 2019 01:01pm

World

Discrimination: Muslim student denied entry in convocation, rejects gold medal

During the convocation of Pondicherry University, Rabeeha was escorted out of the convocation hall by the police.

Published 24 Dec, 2019 12:34pm

World

India beefs up security amid outrage against new law, anger with police

At least 20 rallies in support or against the new law were scheduled in different cities. An interior ministry

Published 24 Dec, 2019 10:12am

World

China to lower import tariffs from January

Beijing will lower import tariffs on more than 850 products including frozen pork from next month, the finance ministry said Monday, as authorities battle a severe shortage of the meat staple.