Chinese President Xi Jinping is not usually associated with an ecstatic smile. That is because the country’s government, along with the state media, has worked hard to build a reputation of seriousness.
Ukraine jails Russian soldier for life for killing POW in first such ruling
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ICC judges confirm charges against Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony
Judges at the International Criminal Court have confirmed war crimes and crimes against humanity charges against Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony
Jailed Nicolas Sarkozy ‘bizarrely living on only one food item over fear of being POISONED’ after slew of death threats
AFTER a terrifying welcome to the high-security jail La Santé, a former head of state has adopted a bizarre diet as he attempts to stay out of the clutches of inmates. Nicholas Sarkozy’s inner circle are reportedly starting to worry as hostility f…
Miss Universe organizer apologizes after tirade at Miss Mexico
Several contestants walked out as the Thai businessman who co-owns the pageant was scolding one of the contestants.
Urgent recall of 3 tomato sauces that could trigger ‘fatal’ food poisoning
Customers have been urged to return the products for a full refund.
Turkey’s Lake Iznik drying rapidly as water levels drop 350 meters
Lake Iznik’s water levels are dropping rapidly due to severe drought and heavy irrigation, with experts warning of irreversible damage without better protection.
Tariffs, energy policy changes force US ports to rethink project cargo strategies
Ports that previously had been able to count on more predictable planning and certain cargo types, such as wind project equipment, are finding themselves having to take stock of their capabilities and recalibrate accordingly.
Trump unveils deal to expand coverage and lower costs on obesity drugs
President Donald Trump has unveiled a deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to expand coverage and reduce prices for obesity drugs Zepbound and Wegovy.
Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22% after four straight weekly declines
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked up for the first time in five weeks after falling to its lowest level in more than a year last week.