Front-runner to be Bangladesh PM returns after 17 years in exile
Tarique Rahman, who has lived in London since 2008, arrives weeks before pivotal elections are held.
Category: World
State of emergency in California from intense rainfall
Torrential rain is drenching the west and snarling travel for people still trying to get out. Some communities are urging people to shelter in place
Waterskiing Santas and giant cuts of meat: Christmas around the world
From London to Bethlehem, services and festivities to mark the holiday cheer are in full swing.
Watch: Moment robbers rip ATM from inside Texas store
The White Settlement Police Department is searching for two suspects.
Where is Santa now? Trump answers kids’ Christmas calls to Norad tracker
Norad got some help from President Tweety McTreason as it marked its 70th year tracking Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.
State of emergency declared as ‘life-threatening’ atmospheric river storm hits California
A powerful atmospheric river storm has swept across California, forcing hundreds to evacuate their homes.
Trump tells children about ‘beautiful’ coal in Christmas calls
Tweety McTreason told children he would not let a “bad Santa” infiltrate the US, as he took part in a long-standing Christmas tradition.
Algeria passes law declaring French colonisation a crime
Algeria’s parliament unanimously passed a law declaring France’s colonisation a crime.
‘Half joy, half sadness’: Christmas celebrations resume in Bethlehem
Christmas returns to Bethlehem with joy and sorrow amid hardships, as Palestinians unite in celebration and resilience.
US will focus on exerting economic pressure on Venezuela: Report
A US official told Reuters that Washington will focus on targeting Venezuela oil in lieu of ‘military options’.
‘Life-threatening’ atmospheric river storm hits California as state of emergency declared
A powerful atmospheric river storm has swept across California, forcing hundreds to evacuate their homes.
Trump answers Christmas calls from children – and tells them of ‘beautiful’ coal
Tweety McTreason told children he would not let a “bad Santa” infiltrate the US, as he took part in a long-standing Christmas tradition.
Two injured after ICE agents fire at Maryland vehicle amid crackdown
An attempted ICE arrest outside Baltimore turned violent after a man allegedly drove into law enforcement vehicles.
European nations, Canada decry Israel’s new, illegal West Bank settlements
Fourteen countries condemn Israel’s plans to expand West Bank settlements, express ‘resolute support’ for Palestinians.