Pope accepts resignation of Polish cleric accused of ignoring abuse
February 25, 2024 1:26 AM WARSAW – Pope Francis’s representatives in Poland said on Saturday that he had accepted the resignation of an archbishop who was accused in a documentary…
Stuttgart slip up with 1-1 against Cologne to stay third
February 25, 2024 1:01 AM BERLIN – VfB Stuttgart were held to a 1-1 draw at home against Cologne on Saturday as they missed their chance to close in on…
Protests across Germany in support of Ukraine, on war anniversary
February 25, 2024 12:09 AM Rallies take place in Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and other cities. Read More
Eiffel Tower operator says strike by staff has ended, site to reopen on Sunday
February 24, 2024 10:56 PM PARIS – A strike by staff at the Eiffel Tower has ended, the company that runs one of the most visited tourist sites in the…
West African ECOWAS bloc mulls new strategy towards junta states
February 24, 2024 9:41 PM ABUJA – The West African regional bloc should consider a change of strategy as it seeks to persuade junta-led countries to restore democracy and remain…
Analysis: POFMA order given as reason behind Leong Mun Wai’s resignation as PSP chief but could there be other factors?
One analyst says Mr Leong’s move to step down was an “important gesture” given his pattern of unparliamentary conduct, which may also have led to disquiet within the party. Read…
Farm horses, rotten food, leaves: Gaza’s hungry get desperate
February 24, 2024 8:53 PM The World Food Programme said there are “unprecedented levels of desperation”. Read More
Switzerland doubtful Russia will join start of Ukraine peace summit
February 24, 2024 7:46 PM ZURICH – Russia is unlikely to take part at the outset of a high-level Ukraine peace conference which neutral Switzerland plans to host in the…
Death toll in Spain apartment block fire rises to 10
February 24, 2024 6:56 PM VALENCIA – Police found a 10th body in an apartment block devastated by a huge fire in Spain’s third largest city of Valencia, authorities said…