French reporter kidnapped by jihadist rebels in north Mali May 5, 2021
The chief of Reporters Without Borders says that French journalist Olivier Dubois was kidnapped April 8 while working in Mali’s northern city of Gao.
Germany bans Muslim group over alleged terror donations May 5, 2021
The German government on Wednesday banned a Muslim organization that it accused of supporting "terrorism globally with its donations."
Philippines FM who told China to ‘Get the F--- OUT’ apologizes May 5, 2021
Teodoro Loscin, the Philippine foreign minister who took to Twitter to tell China to ‘GET THE F--- OUT’ amid tension over the South China Sea, apologized on Tuesday to his Chinese counterpart after appearing to irk his own president.
US report: Taliban will likely curtail Afghan women's rights May 5, 2021
U.S. intelligence agencies are warning that any gains in women’s rights in Afghanistan made in the last two decades will be at risk after U.S. troops withdraw later this year.
Sea World penguin plush toy blamed for killing Australian boy in ‘severe’ accident May 5, 2021
A six-year-old Australian boy has died after a freak accident involving a plush penguin toy at his home, according to his family.
North Korean defector runs for election in Britain, seeks to make political history May 5, 2021
Sixteen years after she was left for dead outside a North Korean prison camp, Jihyun Park hopes to make political history this week when she runs for election in Britain.
Overpass collapse on Mexico City metro kills at least 24 May 5, 2021
The death toll from the collapse of an overpass on the Mexico City metro rose to 24 Tuesday as crews untangled train carriages from the steel and concrete wreckage that fell onto a roadway.
US turns over base to Afghan forces in volatile Helmand Province, withdrawal up to 6% complete: military May 4, 2021
The U.S. military has completed the first facility turnover to Afghanistan forces in the country, marking a significant step in President Biden’s promised withdrawal.
South African driver a study in calm as he comes under gunfire: video May 4, 2021
The driver of a van carrying cash in South Africa displayed iron calm as he and a passenger came under heavy gunfire, according to a dramatic viral video.
Swiss embassy employee in Tehran dies in fall from building: report May 4, 2021
The second-highest ranked employee at the Swiss embassy in Tehran died Tuesday after a fall from the building where she lived, according to a report.
Mexico City metro collapse: 23 dead, dozens injured, rescue crews search through debris May 4, 2021
Rescue teams in Mexico City late Monday responded to the collapse of a metro overpass, killing at least 13 and injuring dozens more, according to authorities.
India COVID19: Virus catastrophe worsens, 'horrible' weeks ahead May 4, 2021
COVID-19 infections and deaths are mounting with alarming speed in India with no end in sight to the crisis and a top expert warning that the coming weeks in the country of nearly 1.4 billion people will be “horrible.”
Germany busts international child porn site used by 400,000 May 3, 2021
German prosecutors announced Monday they have busted one of the world’s biggest international darknet platforms for child pornography, used by more than 400,000 registered members.
Germany cancels Oktoberfest for 2nd year over virus fears May 3, 2021
Bavarian officials on Monday canceled Oktoberfest festivities for the second year in a row due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19, saying there are too many risks in hosting the celebrations — which bring in visitors from around the world — during a global pandemic.
Iran sought nuclear weapons, technology for WMDs last year, reports find May 3, 2021
The Islamic Republic of Iran made multiple attempts in 2020 to obtain technology for its weapons of mass destruction program and has not stopped its drive to develop atomic weapons, intelligence agencies from the Netherlands, Sweden and Germany recently reported.
Philippines FM tells China to ‘Get the f--- out’ in tweet over South China Sea dispute May 3, 2021
Teodoro Loscin, the Philippine foreign minister, took to Twitter on Monday to criticize China over what he called Beijing’s illegal activities in the South China Sea, a report said.