Washington’s National Archives building — home to the US Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and other historic documents, displays a “closed” sign because of the partial US government shutdown AFP / ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS A partial US government shutdown that entered its second day on Sunday was set to stretch through Christmas, after Congress adjourned for […]
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United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres at a news conference in Sweden/ AFP Jonathan NACKSTRAND UN chief Antonio Guterres called Sunday for a “credible” probe into journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder in Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul. “It is absolutely essential to have a credible investigation and to have the punishment of those that were guilty,” […]
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Georgia on Sunday swore in its first female president, Salome Zurabishvili as opposition parties continue to denounce her election as fraudulent and demand snap parliamentary polls. The inauguration paved the way for a new constitution to come into force, transforming the country into a parliamentary republic with a largely ceremonial president. The event was held […]
Continue ReadingFirefighters carry on rescue works after an explosion at a restaurant in Sapporo, in the northern Hokkaido prefecture on December 16, 2018. – Dozens have been injured and no casualties have been reported. (Photo by JIJI PRESS / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT An explosion at a restaurant in northern Japan injured 42 […]
Continue ReadingTheresa May has won a vote of confidence in her leadership (PA Images) Theresa May has warded off a challenge to her leadership, winning a vote of confidence by 200 votes to 117. This means she will continue as Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party, and another no confidence vote cannot be held […]
Continue ReadingPope Francis arrives for the weekly general audience in Paul VI hall on December 12, 2018 at the Vatican. (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP) Pope Francis has removed two prominent cardinals from his inner circle months after they were tainted by paedophile scandals.Australian Cardinal George Pell and Chilean Cardinal Francisco Javier Errazuriz were both […]
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday left on a visit to “brotherly Arab countries”, state media reported his first official trip abroad since the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Prince Mohammed will visit a “number of” Arab states at the request of his father, King Salman, the royal court said in a statement […]
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US President Donald Trump thanked Saudi Arabia on Wednesday for lower oil prices — a day after pledging the US would remain a “steadfast partner” of the kingdom despite the murder of a dissident journalist. “Oil prices getting lower. Great! Like a big Tax Cut for America and the World. Enjoy! $54, was just $82,” […]
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Saudi Arabia’s public prosecutor said on Thursday the person who had ordered the killing of prominent journalist Jamal Khashoggi was the head of the negotiating team sent to repatriate him. The prosecutor, Shaalan al-Shaalan , also said that the whereabouts of Khashoggi’s body remained unknown. The prosecutor told reporters in Riyadh that investigations were still […]
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Five Saudi officials face the death penalty for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi who was dismembered inside the kingdom’s Istanbul consulate, but Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was not involved, the prosecutor said Thursday. The announcement follows growing international outcry over the killing of Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist and critic of the Saudi rulers who was last seen entering […]
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