French national library quarantines ‘poisonous’ books
The library said handling the books – which were printed in Britain – would probably cause only minor harm, but it was taking them away for further analysis. Read More
Colombia arrest warrants suspended for nine Segunda Marquetalia leaders
BOGOTA – The Colombian attorney general’s office has suspended arrest warrants for nine leaders of the illegal armed group Segunda Marquetalia, it said on Thursday, as part of a process…
USC cancels main commencement, citing safety measures
The University of Southern California (USC) said on Thursday it has called off its main-stage graduation ceremony this year, one week after canceling the valedictorian speech by a Muslim student…
Ukraine’s farm minister tenders resignation over corruption allegations
KYIV – Ukraine’s agriculture minister tendered his resignation on Thursday as he faces criminal allegations for involvement in an illegal acquisition of state-owned land worth $7 million. Read More
US State Department Arabic spokesperson resigns in opposition to Gaza policy
WASHINGTON – The Arabic language spokesperson of the U.S. State Department has resigned, citing her opposition to Washington’s policy related to the war in Gaza, in at least the third…
Ukraine’s farm minister tenders resignation over corruption allegations
Agriculture minister Mykola Solsky denies the allegations against him. Read More
Zelenskiy thanks Johnson, Schumer for helping get US aid bill passed
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed his gratitude on Thursday for the U.S. aid bill for Ukraine during calls with U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck…
US VP Harris hosts Kim Kardashian to discuss criminal justice reform
WASHINGTON – U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will host reality-television star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian at the White House on Thursday to discuss criminal justice reform, after President Joe Biden…
Police probe over 300 suspected scammers and money mules; more than S$9 million lost
Avoid being an accomplice to crimes by rejecting requests from others to use your bank account or mobile line, advised the police. Read More
Poland jails Russian for spying on military
He is said to have built up contact with Polish soldiers through historical reenactment groups. Read More