EU Chief In Kyiv To Offer Support Ahead Of Another Winter Of War
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen visited Kyiv on Friday to discuss energy security ahead of a third winter of war with Russia, ...
Lebanon Security Official Says Israel Air Strike Hits Hezbollah Beirut Stronghold
A Lebanese security source told AFP an Israeli air strike hit the Iran-backed Hezbollah group's south Beirut stronghold Friday, while the Israeli military said it conducted a "a targeted strike".
Poland Charges Russian Over Attack On Navalny Ally: Prosecutors
A Russian man has been charged in Poland over a hammer attack in neighbouring Lithuania on a top aide of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny earlier this year, prosecutors said on Friday.
Israel Army Says Conducted 'Targeted Strike' In Beirut
The Israeli military said it carried out a "targeted strike" in Beirut on Friday, without offering details. "The IDF (Israeli military) conducted a targeted strike in Beirut," it said in a statement.
Floods Delay New School Year In Niger
Niger's government says heavy rains and flooding have forced the start of the new school year to be delayed by nearly a month.
Iran Summons Afghan Envoy For 'Disrespecting' Anthem
Iran summoned the acting head of Afghanistan's embassy Friday after saying a visiting Afghan official disrespected the country's national anthem by not standing, days after a similar incident in ...
Ex-Italian PM's Grandson Returns Ancient Vase To Greece
The grandson of a former Italian prime minister has returned to Greece an ancient vase presented as a state gift over 70 years ago, the Greek culture ministry said Friday.
Stocks Take a Breather to Close Out a Busy Trading Week
Wall Street hit the brakes on its post-Fed rally to start a triple-witching Friday session. The Dow was down 46 points, or 0.1%, while the S&P 500 was down 0.2%. The Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.1%.
Russia Excludes Lavrov-Blinken Meeting At UN
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will not meet his US counterpart Antony Blinken despite both attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York this weekend, Moscow said on Friday.
Sultry Screen Legend Sophia Loren Turns 90
Italian star Sophia Loren, a cinema icon with two Oscars to her name in Hollywood, celebrates her 90th birthday in Rome Friday, just a few days before French actress Brigitte Bardot.
Taiwan Retains Death Penalty But Limits Use To 'Exceptional' Cases
A Taiwan court decided on Friday to retain capital punishment, but ruled its application should be "limited to special and exceptional circumstances".
Police Say Not Ruling Out Any Motive In Dutch Knife Attack
Dutch police said on Friday they were investigating a fatal knife attack in the port city of Rotterdam and had not ruled out any motive.