Month: December 2024

Russian court jails US citizen for 15 years on espionage charge

MOSCOW, Russia: A U.S. citizen, Eugene Spector, was sentenced by a Russian court to 15 years in jail for espionage…

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Syria eyes ‘strategic’ ties with Ukraine, Kyiv vows more food aid shipments

Syria hopes for strategic partnerships with Ukraine, its new foreign minister told his Ukrainian counterpart on Monday, as Kyiv moves…

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Serbia indicts 13 for railway station awning collapse

Prosecutors in the northern Serbian city of Novi Sad filed an indictment on Monday against 13 people in connection with…

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Tourists enjoy last days of patio heaters on Barcelona’s terraces

Tourists in Barcelona’s historic centre were enjoying the last days of gas-powered patio heaters before their use is banned in…

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Trump loses appeal of E. Jean Carroll $5 million defamation, sexual assault verdict

A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a $5 million verdict that E. Jean Carroll won against Donald Trump when…

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Displaced Gaza newborn freezes to death and twin fights for his life as rain floods tents

Yahya Al-Batran woke up in the early hours of Sunday morning to find his wife, Noura trying to wake their…

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Gold gains 27 per cent in 2024, eyes continued central bank demand

Gold prices slipped in thin trade on Monday, as markets awaited next week’s US economic data and the potential impact…

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10 essential online tools you must use in 2025

In 2025, the internet has become an indispensable part of our daily lives, offering a wealth of tools and platforms…

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Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala

Iran confirmed the arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala for “violating the laws of the Islamic Republic”, Iran’s official IRNA…

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Nike pledges return to basics, Wall Street cautious

New Nike (NKE.N) CEO Elliott Hill’s plan to refocus on sports that are core to its brand like basketball and…

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