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China gives Hong Kong leader power to bar overseas lawyers in national security cases 31 Dec 2022 - 09:18 pm

Hong Kong: China's top lawmaking body has given Hong Kong leader John Lee the power to bar foreign lawyers from national security cases,...

Mudslides kill at least 10 miners in eastern DR Congo 31 Dec 2022 - 09:02 pm

Bukavu: Mudslides killed at least 10 people at two makeshift mines in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after torrential rain, local officials said...

DR Congo recalls ambassador to France over suspected graft 31 Dec 2022 - 08:41 pm

Kinshasa: The Democratic Republic of Congo has recalled its ambassador to France over suspected "financial misappropriation" in running its embassy in Paris, a...

Missile strikes on Ukraine kills one, Zelenskyy says Russians in league with the devil 31 Dec 2022 - 08:23 pm

Kiev: Russia fired more than 20 cruise missiles at targets in Ukraine on Saturday, killing at least one person in Kiev, in attacks...

Several killed in Somaliland protests against govt 31 Dec 2022 - 07:26 pm

Mogadishu: Several people have been killed and others injured in anti-government protests in the southeast of the breakaway region of Somaliland, the head...

European Covid checks on China arrivals 'unjustified': industry body 31 Dec 2022 - 06:43 pm

Brussels: The European branch of the International Airports Council on Saturday denounced Covid checks imposed by several European countries on passengers coming from...

Croatia set to enter euro, borderless Europe club 31 Dec 2022 - 06:04 pm

Zagreb: Croatia was counting down the hours on Saturday ahead of a switch to the euro and entry into Europe's passport-free zone --...

Workers at Iran’s Abadan refinery strike as protests continue 31 Dec 2022 - 05:33 pm

Tehran: Workers at Iran’s biggest oil refinery went on strike on Saturday, impacting repairs and safety checks at the facility, according to unconfirmed...

Pope Francis to lead unique funeral for ex-pope Benedict 31 Dec 2022 - 05:23 pm

Vatican City: For the first time in modern history, a sitting pope will preside over his predecessor's funeral next week, with Pope Francis...

13 Moroccans drown trying to reach Spanish territory 31 Dec 2022 - 05:16 pm

Rabat: The bodies of 13 Moroccans were recovered after their boat sank off the country's southern coast while attempting to reach Spain's Canary...

Putin says in New Year message West is using Ukraine to destroy Russia 31 Dec 2022 - 04:28 pm

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday his country would never give in to the West's attempts to use Ukraine as a...

China's Xi says 'light of hope in front of us' on Covid 31 Dec 2022 - 04:06 pm

Beijing: President Xi Jinping said on Saturday the "light of hope is right in front of us" as China faces an explosion of...

Explosions ring out in Kyiv after missile warnings 31 Dec 2022 - 03:38 pm

KYIV: Ten explosions could be heard in the centre of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, amid a nationwide air raid siren. The governor of the...

Venezuelan opposition dissolves Guaido's 'interim government' 31 Dec 2022 - 02:44 pm

Caracas: The Venezuelan opposition on Friday dissolved the "interim government" led by Juan Guaido, once the popular and internationally recognized face of the...

Russia's Shoigu says victory 'inevitable' in New Year message 31 Dec 2022 - 01:40 pm

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said victory for Russia over Ukraine was "inevitable" as he hailed Russian soldiers' heroism in a New Year's...

Croatia set to enter euro, borderless Europe club 31 Dec 2022 - 01:11 pm

Zagreb: Croatia was counting the last hours Saturday before switching to the euro and entering Europe's passport-free zone -- two milestone steps for...