Israel Accuses Hamas Of Creating 'New Obstacles' To Hostage Deal
Israel refuted Hamas allegations that it was delaying a hostage release and ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip, saying it was the Palestinian militant group that was creating "new obstacles" to an ...
EU And US Condemn Bosnian Serb Lawmakers' Move To Block Institutions
The United States and Europe on Wednesday warned against any blockade of decision-making bodies in Bosnia's Serb Republic, in protest at the trial of its leader Milorad Dodik.
Azerbaijan Airlines Crash In Kazakhstan Killed 38: Kazakh Official
Thirty-eight people were killed when an Azerbaijan Airlines plane with 67 on board crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, a senior Kazakh official said.
Syrians Protest After Video Showing Attack On Alawite Shrine: Monitor, Witnesses
Angry protests broke out Wednesday in several areas of Syria after a video circulated showing an attack on an Alawite shrine in the country's north, a war monitor and witnesses said.
Ease 'Access To Humanitarian Aid' In Famine-hit Sudan: Pope
Pope Francis on Wednesday called for easier access to humanitarian aid in Sudan, ravaged by 20 months of brutal civil war where millions are under the threat of famine.
Russian Court Reduces Sentences For Playwright, Director
A Russian court slightly reduced prison sentences Wednesday on a playwright and a theatre director convicted of "justifying terrorism" in a play.
Pope Calls For 'Arms To Be Silenced' Across World
Pope Francis called Wednesday for an end to the war in Ukraine and for talks for a just peace as the country was pummelled by 170 Russian missiles and drones on Christmas morning.
Syria Authorities Say 1 Million Captagon Pills Torched
Syria's new authorities torched a large stockpile of drugs on Wednesday, two security officials told AFP, including one million pills of the amphetamine-like stimulant captagon, whose industrial-scale ...
Crisis-hit Valencia Hire West Brom's Corberan As New Boss
La Liga's relegation-threatened Valencia have appointed Carlos Corberan as their new manager after prising him from English ...
Taiwan Blocks Uber-Foodpanda Merger Over Monopoly Concerns
Taiwan has rejected ride-hailing giant Uber's plan to buy Delivery Hero's Foodpanda on the island, stating on Wednesday that the deal would significantly harm market competition.
Lebanon Says Israeli Air Strike Hits Target In East
Lebanon's state media said an Israeli air strike targeted the Baalbek region in the east of the country before dawn on Wednesday, branding it a "violation" of the fragile ceasefire between Israel and ...
Fire Kills Dozens Of Dogs In Japan
A fire early Wednesday killed dozens of dogs at a breeding facility on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, an official said.