Aid continues despite winter hardship in Gaza and West Bank, UN says
Aid continues despite winter hardship in Gaza and West Bank, UN says **Humanitarian Aid Lifeline Sustains Gaza and West Bank Amidst Winter Challenges** Gaza and the occupied West Bank are currently grappling with severe winter conditions that are exacerbating the already precarious humanitarian... read more »
Venezuela announces release of political prisoners; 5 Spanish citizens free...
Venezuela announces release of political prisoners; 5 Spanish citizens freed **Venezuela Releases Detainees, Including Spanish Nationals, Amid US Pressure** Caracas, Venezuela – In a move widely interpreted as a response to sustained international pressure, the Venezuelan government has released... read more »
Two wounded in a shooting with US federal agents in Portland: report
Two wounded in a shooting with US federal agents in Portland: report **Federal Agents Involved in Portland Shooting; Investigation Underway** Portland, OR – An investigation is underway following a shooting incident in Portland involving U.S. federal agents that resulted in injuries to two... read more »
Brook, Boozeball and another Ashes hangover
Brook, Boozeball and another Ashes hangover **England Cricket Faces Scrutiny After Disappointing Ashes Series and Subsequent Player Incident** The aftermath of England’s drawn Ashes series continues to reverberate, with questions being raised about the team’s culture and its impact on... read more »
Beyonce Knowles and Jay Z
Los Angeles – Celebrity couple Beyonce Knowles and Jay Z spent almost $100,000 on champagne for fellow revellers at a nightclub in Atlanta, Georgia. On Dec 27, Beyonce, 32, and Jay Z,... read more »
Israel passes bill to annex part of Jordan Valley
Jerusalem – Israel Sunday passed a bill to annex Jewish settlements in the Palestinian Jordan Valley to be an official part of the Jewish state. The bill, passed by Ministerial... read more »
Quake hits Italy
Rome – A 4.9-magnitude quake hit central Italy Sunday, followed by a series of aftershocks. However, no damage to property was reported. According to the Rome-based National Institute... read more »
Canadian astronaut calls for global cooperation with China
Toronto – Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is calling for cooperation with China in space and wants it to be part of any international effort to return to the moon, Canadian... read more »
Woman bomber kills 14, injures 45 in Russia
Moscow – As many as 14 people were killed and 45 suffered injuries in Russia Sunday when a woman suicide bomber blew herself up at a railway station, authorities said. The injured included a... read more »
