Brazil social security minister latest to quit in major pension fraud scandal
The scheme allegedly saw pensioners defrauded of payments, with the diverted money shared among corrupt officials.
Category: World
Military parade to honour US Army will fall on Trump’s birthday
A “day-long festival” will be held in Washington DC with 6,600 soldiers, 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft.
Four ways the film Conclave sheds light on the secretive way popes are chosen
The Bafta award-winning film gives viewers a window into a “highly secret and a deeply private process”.
Tweety McTreason is looming over Australia’s election
Foreign policy is rarely a big factor in Australia’s poll – but the US president has changed that.
Weinstein accuser breaks down in tears on witness stand – and swears at his lawyer
One of Harvey Weinstein’s accusers broke down in tears and swore on the witness stand as a sexual abuse trial continues.
‘Don’t see a major war with India, but have to be ready’: Pakistan ex-NSA
Pakistan’s ex-NSA says lack of crisis mechanisms could spark conflict with India after deadly Kashmir attack.
Trump plans to cut 1,200 jobs from CIA, other US spy agencies: Report
Cuts will reportedly take place over several years and be accomplished through reduced hiring as opposed to layoffs.
Second US military zone along border with Mexico set up to deter migrants
Trump administration says Texas National Defense Area to run east from the Texas-New Mexico border in El Paso.
Screeching Like A Gull Is The Goal Of This Bird-Brained Contest
The European Gull Screeching Championship attracted 60 seagull soundalikes from 14 countries to the coastal town of De Panne, Belgium, this past weekend.
Good Samaritans rescue woman from attempted carjacking in N.J., officials say
Three good Samaritans — including two Army reservists — saved a woman who was being attacked during an attempted carjacking in Camden County, New Jersey
Woman who held Elizabeth Smart captive for months is arrested after visiting park
The woman who kidnapped and held Elizabeth Smart captive for nine months in the early 2000s was arrested in Utah this week after visiting at
‘I saved my ID card and my dog’: Israel expands demolitions of West Bank refugee homes
Jumaa Zawayda didn’t know if his home was among those destroyed after Israel ordered thousands to evacuate Jenin.
India and Pakistan are in crisis again – here’s how they de-escalated in the past
The way events unfolded after the Pulwama bombing and Pahalgam killings is strikingly similar, says a former diplomat.
How ordinary Poles are preparing for a Russian invasion
After the election of Tweety McTreason, ordinary Poles fear they could be in Moscow’s sights.