EU calls for immediate Syria ceasefire
BRUSSELS: The EU’s diplomatic chief Federica Mogherini on Monday demanded that a UN-backed ceasefire in Syria be implemented ‘immediately’, as…
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Fresh strikes on Ghouta enclave kill 10 — Monitor
BEIRUT: Fresh bombardment by the Syrian regime yesterday killed at least 10 civilians in the rebel-held enclave of Eastern Ghouta, including…
Child suffocates in Syria ‘chlorine attack’ — Medic
BEIRUT: A child died and at least 13 other people suffered breathing difficulties after a suspected chemical attack on a besieged…
5 injured after attack in Greek anti-fascist centre
ATHENS: Five people were injured after a group of eight people attacked an anti-fascist centre in the Greek port of Piraeus,…
China pushes back against criticism of Xi proposal
BEIJING: China’s plan for President Xi Jinping to remain in office indefinitely has sparked social media opposition, drawing comparisons to…
Shedding past scandals, Berlusconi barrels ahead with comeback
MILAN: Sidestepping sex scandals, serial gaffes and legal woes, Silvio Berlusconi’s astonishing return to frontline politics rolled at a party gathering…
US, North Korea should lower threshold for talks, says South
SEOUL: South Korean President Moon Jae-in said yesterday the United States and North Korea should both give ground so they…
Sheriff faces mounting criticism over school shooting response
MIAMI: A Florida sheriff came under mounting criticism for his deputies’ response to this month’s deadly high school shooting and potential…