Category: World News
27 European Union countries adopt new rule banning sale of products that fuel deforestation
Fox News The 27 European Union countries on Tuesday formally adopted new rules that should help the bloc reduce its contribution to global deforestation by regulating the trade in a series of products driving the decrease in forested areas across the world. Under the legislation, companies trading palm oil, cattle, wood, coffee, cocoa, rubber and…
Read MoreFormer US Embassy employee arrested, held at same Moscow prison as WSJ reporter: Russian report
Fox News Russia’s Federal Security Service arrested and charged Robert Shonov, identified as a former employee of the U.S. Embassy in Russia, with conspiracy, Russian state-owned news agency TASS reported Monday. At a press briefing Monday, U.S. State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel told members of the media that he had seen the report. “I don’t…
Read MoreHostel fire kills at least 6 in waterfront city as cops investigate possible arson
Fox News Six people died in a New Zealand hostel fire Tuesday, with the toll possibly rising as 11 people remain missing. “This is a tragic event for all involved,” Fire and Emergency New Zealand District Commander Nick Pyatt said. “My heartfelt condolences go to the loved ones of those who have lost their lives.”…
Read MoreSouth Africa admits US claims that arms were shipped to Russia ‘still stand’
Fox News The U.S. and South Africa appear to remain locked in a diplomatic battle over whether the African country has gone pro-Russian amid continuing concerns about greater military and economic ties between the countries including arms shipments. On Tuesday, South African Minister of International Relations Naledi Pandor poured more fuel on the fire. While…
Read MoreChinese Leader Xi Jinping’s government shuts down advocacy group for LGBTQ community in Beijing
Fox News An advocacy group that also served as a safe space for the LGBTQ community in Beijing became the latest organization to close under a crackdown by Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s government. “We very regretfully announce, due to forces beyond our control, the Beijing LGBT Center will stop operating today,” read a notice posted…
Read MoreHitler’s voice plays on Austrian train intercom in disturbing episode
Washington Post The sabotage occurred on a train headed toward Vienna on Sunday. Police say they have identified two perpetrators, who gained access to the intercom system. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/16/hitler-speech-austrian-train/
Read MoreGerman court convicts 5 suspects in connection with Dresden museum jewelry heist
Fox News A German court convicted five men Tuesday of breaking into a Dresden museum and stealing 21 pieces of jewelry containing more than 4,300 diamonds. The men ages 24 to 29 received prison sentences ranging from four years and four months to six years and three months, German news agency dpa reported. One defendant…
Read MoreUK considers ‘fighter jet coalition’ with Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets with prime minister
Fox News Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the United Kingdom on Monday, negotiating further military support with the nation’s leader. Zelenskyy met with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Chequers, the leader’s official country residence. Sunak greeted his counterpart warmly, hugging and shaking hands before ushering him inside. “This is a crucial moment in Ukraine’s…
Read MorePutin gives church Russia’s most important icon after ‘numerous requests’
Fox News Russian President Vladimir Putin has given the Russian Orthodox Church possession of the country’s most valuable religious icon. Putin gifted the icon – Andrei Rublev’s “Trinity” – to the care of the Moscow Patriarchate, the church announced Monday. It depicts the three angels that visited Abraham in the Book of Genesis seated at…
Read MoreCanada’s prime minister meets with South Korea’s president, will discuss challenges posed by North Korea
Fox News Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in South Korea on Tuesday for a meeting with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol at which they are expected to discuss expansion of trade and challenges posed by North Korea. Trudeau, the first Canadian leader to visit South Korea in nine years, will meet with Yoon…
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