Brazil’s Bolsonaro formally accused over Saudi gifts, sources say
BRASILIA – Brazilian federal police on Thursday formally accused former President Jair Bolsonaro of embezzlement for misappropriating jewelry he received while head of state, including luxury items gifted by the…
US sees ‘breakthrough’ in Israel-Hamas talks, senior official says
Militant group Hamas is said to have made a pretty significant adjustment in its position over a potential hostage release deal. Read More
US sees ‘breakthrough’ in Israel-Hamas talks, senior official says
Militant group Hamas is said to have made a pretty significant adjustment in its position over a potential hostage release deal. Read More
Switzerland tries to flatten out peaks of Alpine visitors
Switzerland Tourism wants to protect the Alpine country from the risks of excessive tourism. Read More
US welcomes humanitarian truce in Congo, White House says
WASHINGTON – The United States welcomed a two-week humanitarian truce in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the White House said on Thursday, amid fierce fighting between government troops and…
Russian attacks kill one, wound 19 in Ukraine
KYIV – An elderly woman was killed and 19 people were wounded in Russian strikes on northeastern, eastern and southern Ukraine on July 4, local authorities said. Read More
British teacher jailed for sex with schoolboys
Rebecca Joynes groomed the schoolboys from the age of 15, exchanging messages on social media. Read More
Portugal plans to reintroduce tax breaks for foreign residents
LISBON – The Portuguese government is planning to reintroduce tax breaks for foreign residents in an effort to attract skilled workers despite criticism in the past that the scheme stoked…
Greece arrests 7 over arson attacks on synagogue, Israeli-owned hotel
ATHENS – Greece’s anti-terrorism police have arrested seven people over arson attacks against an Israeli-owned hotel and a synagogue in central Athens this year, police said in a statement on…
Russia’s ambassador to US says his assignment coming to an end
MOSCOW – Anatoly Antonov, Russia’s ambassador to the United States, has said his assignment is coming to an end, a move that would pave the way for Moscow to send…