Vatican arrests former diplomat after child pornography probe
VATICAN CITY: The Vatican said on Saturday its police had arrested a monsignor who worked as a diplomat at its…
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Chinese colleges cut professor after 20-year-old assault allegation goes viral
BEIJING: Top universities in China have cut ties with a professor following outrage on social media after details were shared…
Palestinian dies as Israeli border clash toll rises to 9
GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: Two Palestinians, including a journalist, have died after being shot by Israeli troops during border clashes,…
Greek PM hardens tone on two soldiers jailed in Turkey
ATHENS: Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras yesterday demanded the release of two soldiers jailed in Turkey, arguing that they should…
US-China trade war fears escalate as threats ramp up
WASHINGTON: The escalating trade confrontation between Washington and Beijing threatened to boil over Friday after President Donald Trump lashed out…
Japan activates first marine unit since WW2
SASEBO, TOKYO: Japan yesterday activated its first marine unit since World War Two trained to counter invaders occupying Japanese islands…
Mali army kills 14 jihadist suspects in ‘attempted escape’
BAMAKO: Mali’s army said yesterday it had killed 14 jihadist suspects who were trying to escape detention in its central…
Father who allegedly caged mentally ill son for 20 years arrested in western Japan
TOKYO: A father who allegedly confined his mentally ill son in a small cage for more than two decades was…