World
Fire Breaks Out On Mount Kilimanjaro, Says Tanzania National Park
A fire broke out on Mount Kilimanjaro on Sunday afternoon and authorities were trying to contain it, Tanzania's National Parks service (TANAPA) said.
Brazil Cops Hunt Alleged Crime Boss After Release Rescinded
Police in Sao Paulo mounted a hunt Sunday for the purported leader of one of Brazils biggest criminal organizations who went on the run after being freed from prison the previous day on a judges order that was revoked a few hours later.
Ex-Kentucky Dem Party Chief, Lawmaker McBrayer Dies At 83
Terry McBrayer, a political power broker in Kentucky as a lawmaker and a Democratic Party leader whose influence reached beyond the state, has died. He was 83.
COVID-19 Is The Backdrop As Lithuania Votes In National Election
Lithuania held the first round of a parliamentary election on Sunday, seen as a vote of confidence on Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis' handling of the coronavirus crisis.
Saudi's National Commercial Bank Buys Samba In $14.8B Deal
Saudi Arabia's National Commercial Bank said Sunday it will purchase rival lender Samba Financial Group in a deal valued at $14.8 billion, creating what would become the kingdom's largest bank.
Nepal's Tourism Minister, Who Once Declared Country Covid-free, Tests Positive
In a Facebook post, the minister requested all those who came in his contact to be on alert. Last Monday, while testing for corona, the report came negative. At that time, I also participated in some programmes outside Kathmandu. I felt a little fever aft...
ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus Pens Support For Day Of The Girl Child
ABBAs Bjrn Ulvaeus grew up in at a time when his education was valued more than his sisters, and he wants it to be different for girls around the world.
Bring Your Own Pen: Lithuania Votes Amid Pandemic
Lithuanians will be encouraged to bring their own pens to minimize infection risk at Sunday's parliamentary election seen as a vote of confidence on Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis' handling of the coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus Cases In Colombia Pass 900,000
Coronavirus cases in Colombia topped 900,000 on Saturday, as deaths from COVID19 closed in on 27,700, the Ministry of Health said.
Mexico Asks Pope For Loan Of Ancient Books Held In Vatican Library
The Mexican government has formally asked Pope Francis for the temporary return of several ancient indigenous manuscripts held in the Vatican library ahead of next year's 500year anniversary of the Spanish conquest of Mexico.
Hurricane Delta Leaves Louisianans Reeling And Out Of Power, As The Clean-up Begins
Weary residents of coastal Louisiana began cleaning up on Saturday from wind and water damage inflicted by Hurricane Delta to their already stormbattered region, even as it weakened and moved northeast.
Australian Navy Ship Tows Unexploded Bomb Out To Sea
Australian navy divers have removed an unexploded 45kilogram (100pound) bomb on a reef off the southeastern coast and a ship towed it to deeper waters because it posed a significant risk to the public.
Pope In TED Talk: Earth Cannot Be Squeezed 'Like An Orange’
Pope Francis on Saturday issued an urgent call to action to defend the planet and help the poor in his second TED talk.
Mideast Wildfires Kill 2, Force Thousands To Flee Homes
Wildfires around the Middle East triggered by a heatwave hitting the region have killed two people, forced thousands of people to leave their homes and detonated landmines along the LebanonIsrael border, state media and officials said Saturday.
Aid Group Says Libyan Militia Is Holding Hostage 60 Migrants
A Libyan armed group is holding hostage at least 60 migrants, including two dozen children, in appalling conditions after abducting them over two weeks ago, an aid group aid on Saturday.
Police Detain Protesters In Russian City Of Khabarovsk
Police in a far eastern Russian city detained several dozen protesters on Saturday, the first such crackdown since rallies against the arrest of the provincial governor started three months ago.