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Wed, October 5, 2022 | 01:08

Russia begins troop mobilization for Ukraine fight

Moscow began its mandatory troop call-up Thursday to try to bolster a stumbling war effort in Ukraine, with authorities saying thousands had volunteered even as Russian men fled the country to avoid being forced to fight.

World | 2022-09-23 09:47

Saudi Arabia plans to send female astronaut to space in 2023

Saudi Arabia said Thursday it will launch a training program with the goal of sending its own astronauts, including a woman, into space next year.

World | 2022-09-22 22:21

Iran curbs internet access as protests claim 11 lives

Iran restricted internet access Thursday after days of protests and unrest that have claimed at least 11 lives, following the death of a young woman in the custody of the morality police.Public anger has flared in the Islamic republic over the death last week of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who had been detained for allegedly wearing a hijab headscarf in an "improper" way.Activis...

World | 2022-09-22 21:19

Four security personnel among 11 dead in Iran protests: official toll

Eleven people, four of them security personnel, have been killed in growing protests over the death of a young woman in morality police custody, Iranian news agencies reported Thursday.

World | 2022-09-22 20:09

Strong earthquake hits southwestern Mexico, killing 2

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit southwestern Mexico early Thursday, killing at least two people, officials said. The earthquake hit at 1:16 a.m .in the state of Michoacan at a depth of nearly 15 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

World | 2022-09-22 20:09

Over 1,300 arrests in Russia anti-mobilization protests: NGO

More than 1,300 people have been arrested at demonstrations across Russia against President Vladimir Putin's announcement of a partial mobilization of civilians to fight in Ukraine, a police monitoring group said Wednesday.

World | 2022-09-22 11:33

Russia begins troop mobilization for Ukraine fight

Russia's Ukraine abuses 'make your blood run cold:' Biden

President Joe Biden declared at the United Nations on Wednesday that Russia has ``shamelessly violated the core tenets'' of the international body with its war in Ukraine as he summoned nations around the globe to stand firm in backing the Ukrainian resistance.

World | 2022-09-22 09:54

Amid UN criticism, Taliban name new education minister

The Taliban appointed a new education minister for Afghanistan, days after the United Nations called on the country's new rulers to reopen schools for girls beyond sixth grade. Since seizing power in Afghanistan just over a year ago, the Taliban have restricted the rights of girls to education, despite initial promises to the contrary. The United Nations estimates that more t...

2022-09-21 22:16

Danish queen tests positive for COVID-19 after UK monarch's funeral

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II has tested positive for the coronavirus after attending the funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, the royal palace said Wednesday. In a statement, the royal household said that Margrethe, 82, who has been on the throne for 50 years, canceled her official duties after the Tuesday night test.

World | 2022-09-21 21:54

Thousands rally in Belgium to protest high energy prices

Thousands of people gathered on Wednesday in the Belgian capital Brussels for ``a national day of action'' to protest against skyrocketing electricity, natural gas and food prices and draw attention to the sharp hike in the cost of living. Trade unions and city police said that around 10,000 took part. People from across the country gathered, marching behind banners reading `...

World | 2022-09-21 21:54

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