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Report: Thousands of pedophile priests in French Catholic Church
A soon-to-be-released report says thousands of pedophile priests or other members of the church have operated inside the French Catholic Church since 1950s.
More than a dozen killed, several injured in Kabul blast
An explosion outside a mosque in the Afghan capital, Kabul, killed at least 12 people and wounded 32 others on Sunday. It comes more than a month after a suicide bombing outside Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport took the lives of 200 civilians and 13 U.S. service members.
North Korea says UN exercises double standards over military activities
Pyongyang has accused the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) of applying double standard over missile tests by the member states. The UNSC held an emergency meeting on Friday over North Korea's recent missile launches but failed to agree on a joint statement.
Saudi Arabia says ‘very robust’ to end Yemen war
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said Riyadh is conducting a “dialogue” with Washington regarding the war in Yemen. He says Riyadh is seeking to end the Yemen war.
UK PM says he knew about driver shortage long time ago
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has acknowledged that he was earlier warned of the driver shortages which led to the ongoing long queue for petrol, unprecedented demand for fuel across the United Kingdom and the closure of thousands of petrol stations a “long, long, long” time ago.
4k arrested in Libya’s anti-migrant crackdown
Libya has conducted a major crackdown against migrants, detaining at least 4,000, including hundreds of women and children. During the operation, at least one person was killed and 15 others were wounded, two in serious conditions.
Mass anti-Bolsonaro rallies in Brazil, calling for impeachment
Tens of thousands of Brazilians flooded into the streets of the large cities in the country on Saturday to demand President Jair Bolsonaro’s impeachment. The Brazilian leader’s popularity has hit the lowest point of his time in office, according to a new poll.
All Qatari female candidates failed in election
Qatari voters have chosen none of the 26 women in the first legislative elections in the Persian Gulf Arab state on Saturday.
PA Chief warns Israel over rejection of two-state solution
President of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, warned on Saturday Israel's rejection of the two-state solution will force Palestinians to "go for other political choices".
U.S. COVID deaths reach 700k milestone
At least 700,000 Americans have died from coronavirus in the U.S. – more than any country across the globe – according to a Reuters tally.
Bahraini Scholars reject normalizations of ties with Israel
240 Bahraini Muslim scholars have strongly condemned Israeli foreign minister’s visit to Manama and rejected all forms of normalization with Tel Aviv.
Report: UK base probably used in Gen. Soleimani assassination
A research has concluded it was "probable" a U.K. intelligence headquarters was used to assist the U.S. in the assassination of Iran's top anti-terror commander lieutenant general Qassem Soleimani. Tehran has stressed determination to take revenge from the assassins of the late commander.
Georgian ex-president back home, arrested upon arrival
Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili was arrested upon his return from exile in Ukraine.
Philippines leader announces retirement from politics
Dropping a plan to run for vice president in 2022 election, Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte announced he will retire from politics after his term ends. The controversial leader has faced backlash during the recent years over his bloody war on drugs.
Guinea coup leader inaugurated as interim president
Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, the coup leader in Guinea, is sworn in as interim president for a transition period of unspecified length. Former President Alpha Conde was toppled in a September coup.
15 million Britons facing higher energy bills
Some 15 millions of customers in Britain are facing higher bills for gas and electricity since Friday as the energy price cap has increased.
Myanmar’s ousted leader on trial for corruption
The deposed leader of Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi, appeared in a court on Friday in Nay Pyi Taw for trial on corruption charges.
17K US police-involved deaths unaccounted
A data review of nearly four decades in the US shows thousands of fatal U.S. police encounters have been misclassified or unreported, a new study reveals.
UK official warns fuel crisis could continue
A UK official has warned fuel shortage and long queues at petrol stations across the country could last for weeks. Some 26 percent of filling stations in the U.K. are dry and the British Army is to start delivering fuel to pumps next week, according to reports.
EU, Australia trade talks postponed over submarine deal
Trade talks between Australia and the European Union (EU) have been delayed over Canberra’s decision to cancel a multibillion-euro submarine deal with France, EU and Australian officials said Friday.
Putin, Erdogan discuss building nuclear plants in Turkey
Presidents of Russia and Turkey, Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, during a meeting in Sochi, have discussed setting up two nuclear power plants in Turkey, according to the Kremlin.
Muslims living under Islamophobia in U.S.
Majority of Muslims living in the United States have faced Islamophobia at least once in their life, according to a study by the University of California, Berkeley.
Biden’s approval rating over handling of COVID, economy declining
Americans' confidence in President Joe Biden’s capability to handle several important issues in the United States, including the coronavirus pandemic and economy, is falling, a new poll shows.
North Korea says tested new surface-to-air missile
North Korea said on Thursday it has test-fired a newly developed anti-aircraft missile. This comes two days after Pyongyang announced testing of a new hypersonic missile and one day after its leader Kim Jung Un snubbed US offer for talks due to continuing US “hostile policy”.
US says ‘limited runway’ for Iran nuclear negotiations
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Iran is running out of time to return to the nuclear deal. Tehran stresses it is ready to restart talks on reviving the landmark agreement, but not under Washington pressure.
