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ICC issues arrest warrant for ally of Philippine ex-President Duterte over drug war, ombudsman says
MANILA (Reuters) -The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Philippine Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, who oversaw then-President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs, the nation’s ombudsman said on […]
Russia hits several key Ukraine energy facilities, kills three people
KYIV (Reuters) -Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles in overnight attacks on Ukraine on Saturday, killing at least three people and damaging large energy infrastructure facilities in three […]
Putin appoints deputy defence minister Bulyga to security council
MOSCOW (Reuters) -President Vladimir Putin has appointed Andrei Bulyga, one of Russia’s deputy defence ministers since last year, as deputy secretary of the country’s powerful security council, according to a […]
Indonesia President Prabowo’s approval steady at 78% despite challenges
JAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s public approval rating is steady at 78% a year after he took office, a survey showed on Saturday, despite a challenging first year in […]
Tanzania police seek to arrest opposition leaders after protests
NAIROBI (Reuters) -Tanzania is seeking to arrest senior opposition figures it blames for deadly protests that swept the country during last week’s presidential and parliamentary elections. Read full story Date: […]
Indonesia police find possible explosive powder in Jakarta mosque blasts
JAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesian police found possible explosive powder as they investigated explosions at a mosque in the capital Jakarta, and the suspected perpetrator is recovering, the police chief said on […]
Two injured in drone strike on Russia’s Saratov, local governor says
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Two people were wounded when a Ukrainian drone hit a residential building in the Russian city of Saratov, local governor Roman Busargin said in a statement on Saturday. […]
Afghanistan, Pakistan peace talks collapse, ceasefire continues, Taliban says
(Reuters) -Peace negotiations between Afghanistan and Pakistan broke down, although a ceasefire continues between the South Asian neighbours, a Taliban spokesperson said on Saturday. Read full story Date: 8 November, […]
James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA’s double-helix shape, dies at age 97
James D. Watson, whose co-discovery of the twisted-ladder structure of DNA in 1953 helped light the long fuse on a revolution in medicine, crime-fighting, genealogy and ethics, has died at […]
Philippines warns of deadly storm surges as massive Typhoon Fung-wong nears super typhoon strength
MANILA (Reuters) -The Philippines’ weather bureau warned of life-threatening storm surges of up to five metres and destructive winds as Typhoon Fung-wong churns toward the country’s eastern coast, where it […]