The US State Department’s top official for hostage and detainee issues quietly traveled to Venezuela last month as efforts to bring home Americans wrongfully detained there continue.
FIFA charges Argentina over World Cup final celebrations
FIFA has opened a disciplinary case against the Argentine Football Association for alleged offensive player misconduct and violations of fair play at the World Cup final.
Pakistan Man Kidnapped In Nepal, Held For Rs 25 Lakh Ransom; 3 Arrested
Nepal Police have arrested three Pakistani nationals for abducting a compatriot and holding him for ransom under the pretext of offering a lucrative job in Canada.
Davos Summit Expects Record Turnout As It Resumes Winter Slot
A record number of business and government leaders will descend on the Swiss resort of Davos next week to pore over challenges ranging from global economic slowdown to environmental collapse as the World Economic Forum returns to its winter slot.
‘He was in love with love’: Emotional goodbye for Iranian protester in France
Mohammad Moradi, an Iranian student in Lyon, drowned himself to protest the brutal crackdown on anti-government protesters in Iran.
US Navy warship to bear name of Medal of Honor recipient
A U.S. Navy destroyer is going to bear the name of a Medal of Honor recipient from Massachusetts who fought in Vietnam.
Russian tribunal finds skater Valieva bore ‘no fault or negligence’ in doping case
A Russian tribunal found figure skater Kamila Valieva bore “no fault or negligence” in a doping case that rocked last year’s Winter Olympics, the World Anti-Doping Agency said Friday.
Greek court rejects charges against aid workers who helped migrants in Lesbos
A court on the Greek island of Lesbos on Friday rejected charges against a group of aid workers and volunteers who participated in migrant rescue operations, ruling on procedural grounds to return the case to the prosecution for refiling.
Russia tried to claim months ago it destroyed American-made armored vehicles that the US didn’t even offer Ukraine until last week – Yahoo News
Russia tried to claim months ago it destroyed American-made armored vehicles that the US didn’t even offer Ukraine until last week Yahoo NewsRussia claimed it destroyed Bradleys, but the US hasn’t sent them to Ukraine Business Ins…