Bolivia's Morales slams 'brutal judicial war' after warrant issued
La Paz (AFP) – Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales accused his successor on Tuesday of launching a "brutal judicial war" against him after prosecutors issued an arrest warrant over his alleged…
Netanyahu holds security briefing atop strategic Syrian peak
Jerusalem (AFP) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a security briefing Tuesday atop a strategic Syrian mountain inside the UN-patrolled buffer zone on the Golan Heights that Israel seized…
Syrian conflict 'has not ended': UN
United Nations (United States) (AFP) – Syria's conflict "has not ended" even after the departure of former president Bashar al-Assad, the UN's envoy to the country warned Tuesday, highlighting clashes…
US Fed begins final 2024 rate meeting with cut expected
Washington (AFP) – The US Federal Reserve began its last interest rate meeting of the year on Tuesday, with expectations high for another rate cut and a signal from policymakers…
UN envoy to Syria warns 'conflict has not ended yet'
United Nations (United States) (AFP) – Syria's "conflict has not ended yet," even after the departure of former president Bashar al-Assad, the UN's envoy to the country warned Tuesday, highlighting…
Ronaldo confirms wants to take reins of Brazilian football
Brasília (AFP) – Brazil legend Ronaldo has confirmed he wants to become president of the country's football governing body to address a "deep crisis" the sport is facing nationally. Issued…
Arsenal cup glory could be springboard for more trophies, says Arteta
London (AFP) – Mikel Arteta said on Tuesday winning the League Cup could be a launchpad for more silverware as he celebrates five years in charge at Arsenal this week.…
After Assad's fall, Erdogan enjoys moment 'in the sun': analysts
Istanbul (AFP) – After backing the rebels who overthrew Bashar al-Assad and brokering a key Horn of Africa peace deal, Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan has boosted his international standing, leaving…
Murakami tells alma mater he was a 'terrible student'
Tokyo (AFP) – Publicity-shy Japanese author Haruki Murakami told his alma mater Tuesday that he was far from being a model scholar, as he collected an honorary degree in a…
Spanish actor and Almodovar favourite Marisa Paredes dies at 78
Madrid (AFP) – Marisa Paredes, an acclaimed Spanish actor who achieved international fame by starring in many films by director Pedro Almodovar, has died at 78, the Spanish film academy…