UK minister: Russia cyberattacks actions of a ‘pariah state’
Britain's defense minister says a series of global cyberattacks blamed on Russia are the actions of a "pariah state" and that the U.K. and its NATO allies will expose such activities in the future.Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson said Thursday that "where Russia acts in an indiscriminate and reckless way, where ...
All Blacks restore big guns for Springboks test
New Zealand restored regulars such as captain Kieran Read, Aaron Smith, and Owen Franks for the test with South Africa in the last round of the Rugby Championship on Saturday.All three were rested last weekend for the test against Argentina in Buenos Aires, where an experimental side dispatched the Pumas ...
Key battle in Yemen’s war risks tipping country into famine
With American backing, the United Arab Emirates has resumed an all-out offensive aimed at capturing Yemen's most vital port, Hodeida, where Shiite rebels are digging in to fight to the last man. Thousands of civilians are caught in the middle, trapped by minefields and barrages of mortars and airstrikes.In this ...
Update: Palu airport to reopen after quake and tsunami
The Latest on the earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia (all times local):1 p.m.Indonesian military personnel help distribute relief aid at the Mutiara Sis Al-Jufri airport to evacuate the earthquake and tsunami-damaged city of Palu, Central Sulawesi Indonesia, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. Life is on hold for thousands living in tents ...
Wife of Malaysia’s Former PM Charged with Money Laundering
Rosmah Mansor blew kisses and received bail despite evidence of witness tampering
Asian shares turn lower after strong day on Wall Street
Shares fell Thursday in Asia despite a strong day on Wall Street that was spurred by encouraging signs on U.S. hiring and growth in the service sector.KEEPING SCORE: Hong Kong's Hang Seng index sank 1.8 percent to 26,597.23 and Japan's Nikkei 225 index lost 0.6 percent to 23,955.80. The Kospi ...
Berlin nightclub patrons urged to get meningitis test
Berlin authorities on Thursday urged patrons of a famed nightclub in the German capital to immediately visit a doctor to be checked for bacterial meningitis after a visitor was hospitalized for the illness.The patient likely contracted meningitis at the downtown club on Saturday, officials said.The KitKatClub is renowned for its ...
India wins toss, 18-year-old Prithvi Shaw gets test cap
India won the toss and decided to bat in the first cricket test against West Indies on Thursday after handing 18-year-old batting prodigy Prithvi Shaw his maiden test cap.At 18 years, 329 days, he is the second-youngest Indian test cricketer after Vijay Mehra, who made his debut at 17 years, ...
Saudis insist missing Post contributor left Turkey consulate
Saudi Arabia's Consulate in Istanbul is insisting a missing Saudi contributor to The Washington Post left its building before disappearing, directly contradicting comments by Turkish officials who say they believe he is still there.FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2015, file photo, Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi speaks during a press ...
Germany’s Merkel tours Israel’s Holocaust museum
German Chancellor Angela Merkel kicked off the second day of her two-day visit to Israel on Thursday with an emotional tour of the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial and museum.Israel was established three years after the end of World War II, and the German government has paid billions in reparations to ...
Quebec Appeals Court Allows Religious Garb in Courtrooms
Three judge panel rules lower court judge was wrong to refuse to hear case from woman wearing hijab
Little but uncertainty in Indonesian city hit by disasters
Life is on hold for thousands living in tents and shelters in the Indonesian city hit by a powerful earthquake and tsunami.The body of a tsunami victim waits for evacuation at a village heavily damaged by Friday's earthquake and tsunami in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia Indonesia, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. ...
Indian court allows deportation of 7 Rohingya to Myanmar
India's top court on Thursday allowed the first deportations of Rohingya Muslims to Myanmar since the federal government ordered their identification last year.The Supreme Court rejected a plea by defense attorney Prashant Bhushan to let seven Rohingya live in India as they feared reprisal in Myanmar. They were arrested in ...
Iranians Say Dollars Remain Expensive as Currency Recovery Stalls
Callers from Iran to Wednesday’s VOA Persian Straight Talk show complained that they could not find dollars at the relatively cheap prices being reported by state media
Olympics: Progress to Lift Kuwait Ban Made
The country has been banned since 2015, accused of interference with a sports law
Under Fire About Economy, South Africa’s Ramaphosa Eyes Jobs Plan
More than two decades after end of white minority rule, South Africa still has one of highest jobless rates among major global economies
Brazil Far-right Candidate Gains Women Voters, Despite Sexist Remarks
If the trend continues, some of the women who previously balked at Bolsonaro could help propel him to the presidency, and possibly a first-round victory on Sunday, pollsters and analysts say
Malaysia ex-PM’s wife to face money laundering charges
The detained wife of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najjib Razak has arrived in court where she will face money laundering charges in a graft scandal at the 1MDB state investment fund.Rosmah Mansor was detained by the anti-graft agency Wednesday after it questioned her a third time over alleged theft and ...
South Koreans visiting Pyongyang for summit anniversary
A South Korean government delegation flew to North Korea on Thursday for a joint celebration of the anniversary of a 2007 summit and to possibly hold further peace talks.Seoul's Unification Minister Cho Myoung-gyon said before departing that the visit will be an opportunity to strengthen "reconciliation, cooperation and peace" between ...
UN Security Council Heads to DRC Ahead of Polls
Trip, planned for Thursday to Monday, will be limited to Kinshasa and include officials from Netherland, United States, Bolivia, France and Equatorial Guinea
