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Pope Francis makes 1st papal visit to France’s Corsica awash in expressions of popular piety
December 15, 2024 19:25 IST
The visit to Corsica’s capital Ajaccio, birthplace of Napoleon, is one of the briefest of his papacy beyond Italy’s borders.
Pope Francis to focus on regional ‘crisis and conflict’ during first papal visit to Corsica
December 15, 2024 12:12 IST
The visit to Corsica’s capital Ajaccio, birthplace of Napoleon, will be one of the briefest of his papacy beyond Italy’s borders, just about nine hours on the ground, including a 40-minute visit with French President Emmanuel Macron.
New Syria’s 1st week: Rebels try to bring normalcy while Syrians vow to speak up
December 15, 2024 11:11 IST
The transitional government urged people to return to work. The insurgents deployed men to act as traffic police. Volunteers picked up trash, since municipal workers haven’t returned to their jobs.
South Korea’s acting president moves to reassure allies, calm markets after impeachment
December 15, 2024 10:44 IST
In a further attempt to stabilise the country's leadership, the main opposition party announced it would not seek to impeach Han for his involvement in Yoon's Dec. 3 martial law decision.
Russia pulling back but not out of Syria, sources say
December 15, 2024 10:02 IST
Russia also has eavesdropping posts in Syria which were run alongside Syrian signals stations, according to Syrian military and Western intelligence sources.
South Korea’s opposition chief urges top court to act swiftly on impeachment
December 15, 2024 09:46 IST
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, the country’s No. 2 official, took over presidential powers later Saturday. Han was appointed by Yoon, whose government has struggled to pass legislation in the opposition-controlled parliament.
Venezuelan opposition members in diplomatic compound urge swift actions to secure their safe passage
December 15, 2024 09:19 IST
The country's National Electoral Council, which is stacked with Maduro loyalists, declared him the election winner hours after polls closed.
US appeals court judge James Wynn rescinds retirement after Trump’s win
December 15, 2024 06:48 IST
US Circuit Judge James Wynn, an appointee of Democratic former President Barack Obama on the Richmond, Virginia-based 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals, disclosed his decision to President Joe Biden.
Storms encase Iowa and eastern Nebraska in ice and generate first tornado warning in San Francisco
December 15, 2024 06:12 IST
The storm toppled some trees onto cars and streets and damaged some roofs in San Francisco, which has not seen a tornado since 2005, according to the Weather Service.
Trump nominees should ‘steer clear’ of undermining polio vaccine, McConnell says
December 15, 2024 05:43 IST
Kennedy said he plans to remake the Department of Health and Human Services, an agency with sprawling reach and a USD 1.3 trillion budget, if he is approved.
US officials say most Northeast drone sightings are actually manned aircraft
December 15, 2024 05:21 IST
An FBI official told reporters during an impromptu briefing that the agency was working with 50 local, state and federal partners to look into increased reports.
US, regional diplomats urge respect for minorities in Syria after Assad, Blinken says
December 15, 2024 02:14 IST
Blinken said at a news conference that the group had agreed on a joint communique that also calls for an inclusive and representative government that respects the rights of minorities and does not offer 'a base for terrorist groups'.
Cyclone Chido rips through French territory of Mayotte and heads for Africa’s east coast
December 15, 2024 01:58 IST
The French Interior Ministry said 1,600 police and gendarmerie officers have been deployed to 'help the population and prevent potential looting.'
Trump considers privatising US Postal Service: Report
December 15, 2024 00:51 IST
The US Post Office, which has lost more than $100 billion since 2007, reported a net loss of $9.5 billion for its fiscal year ending Sept 30.
Four killed in a shooting in northern France, suspect claims fifth victim
December 15, 2024 01:29 IST
A 22-year-old man turned himself in to nearby authorities following the shooting, saying he had been the attacker.
At least 22 killed in Israeli Gaza strikes, Palestinian medics say
December 15, 2024 00:19 IST
Casualties were being carried by foot, on rickshaws and private cars from the site of the attack to the hospital, medics said.
Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi undergoes hip replacement surgery
December 14, 2024 23:46 IST
Pelosi was injured on a trip to Luxembourg and was admitted to a hospital for evaluation, her office said on Friday.
Five die after migrant boat capsizes off Greek island, many feared missing
December 14, 2024 22:00 IST
So far 39 men - most of them from Pakistan - have been rescued by cargo vessels sailing in the area.
US Marines start partial transfer from Okinawa in Japan to Guam under plan agreed 12 years ago
December 14, 2024 20:03 IST
The relocation started with 100 members of III Marine Expeditionary Force stationed on Okinawa moving to the Pacific island for the initial logistical work, the US Marine Corps and Japan’s Defense Ministry said in a joint statement.
Serbia’s Russia-controlled main gas supplier faces US sanctions: President
December 14, 2024 19:13 IST
Serbia almost entirely depends on Russian gas, which it receives through pipelines in neighbouring states.
Brazil’s ex-defense minister arrested for meddling in coup probe
December 14, 2024 20:02 IST
One of the closest allies of Brazil’s ex-president Jair Bolsonaro – Gen Walter Braga Netto – has been arrested by federal police in connection with an alleged plot to seize power through a military coup.
Khosla-backed Akash Systems signs $27 million contract for Diamond Cooled AI Servers with NxtGen Datacenter
December 14, 2024 17:42 IST
Akash’s Diamond Cooling technology integrates synthetic diamond, the most thermally conductive material at 2200 W/mK, into semiconductor chips.
Unique among ‘Person of the Year’ designees, Donald Trump gets fact-check from Time magazine
December 14, 2024 13:11 IST
In the piece, Time called into question statements Trump made about border security, autism, and the size of a crowd at one of his rallies.
Once taboo, more Japanese women are brewing sake
December 14, 2024 11:01 IST
Sake, or nihonshu, is made by fermenting steamed rice with koji mold, which converts starch into sugar. The ancient brewing technique was recognized under UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage earlier this month.
NYC suburban police force strip searched nearly everyone it arrested, DOJ says
December 14, 2024 07:44 IST
Officers also arrested people for cursing at police, violating their right to free speech, the DOJ said.
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