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Turkey fumes at Sweden in NATO membership dispute

Turkey on Tuesday lashed out at Sweden's refusal to extradite a top reporter that Ankara has demanded in exchange for its ratification of Stockholm's NATO membership bid.

Princess Diana's former butler paid damages over phone hacking

Princess Diana's former butler was on Tuesday given a public apology and paid substantial damages by the publisher of the Daily Mirror newspaper over phone hacking and the "repeated invasion of his privacy".

Israel unveils finds from tomb of early Christian figure

Israel on Tuesday unveiled pilgrims' lamps and other finds from the so-called Tomb of Salome, a burial site named for a woman said to have assisted at the birth of Christ.

Five dead as Thai navy continues search for missing sailors

Five bodies have been found and one survivor was rescued Tuesday, after the sinking of a naval vessel two days ago in the Gulf of Thailand, the Thai navy said.

Oscar-winning Iranian filmmaker backs jailed actor Alidoosti

Iranian director Asghar Farhadi on Tuesday urged the release of Taraneh Alidoosti, who has starred in four of his films, after the actor's arrest for supporting the three-month protest movement.

Four dead as Thai navy continues search for missing sailors

Four bodies were recovered in the Gulf of Thailand on Tuesday, the Thai navy chief said, following the sinking of a naval vessel two days ago.

Ex-Nazi camp secretary receives suspended sentence in German trial

A German court on Tuesday handed a two-year suspended sentence to a 97-year-old former Nazi camp secretary over complicity in the murder of more than 10,000 people.

Survivor rescued as Thai navy continues search for 29 sailors

One sailor was found alive Tuesday in the Gulf of Thailand after two nights at sea following the sinking of a naval vessel, giving hope to the families of the dozens of others still missing.

Verdict due in German trial of ex-Nazi camp secretary

A German court is expected to deliver its verdict Tuesday in the case of a 97-year-old former Nazi camp secretary accused of complicity in the murder of more than 10,000 people.

Philippine corpse-whisperer seeks justice for drug war victims

Raquel Fortun whispers to the human skeletal remains spread out in a makeshift morgue in the Philippine capital Manila. She is seeking the truth about their violent deaths -- and justice for their families.

Harvey Weinstein guilty of Hollywood rape, jury finds

Disgraced US movie titan Harvey Weinstein was convicted Monday of the rape and sexual assault of a woman a decade ago, in what prosecutors said was part of his "reign of terror" over aspiring young actresses in Hollywood.

Thai rescuers hopeful for missing sailors as search enters second day

Rescuers in helicopters scoured the Gulf of Thailand on Tuesday for dozens of sailors who went missing when their naval vessel sank, hoping life jackets had helped them survive two nights in the choppy waters.

Afghan survivors get new homes six months after deadly quake

Labourer Rasool Badshah has moved into a new home six months after a deadly earthquake rocked eastern Afghanistan, but without his mother, who was killed by collapsing walls.

US lawmakers call for criminal charges against Trump

Lawmakers investigating last year's assault on the US Capitol recommended Monday that Donald Trump be charged with multiple offenses including insurrection -- raising the stakes in a parallel criminal investigation that could put the former president in jail.

Russia won't 'steal' Christmas: Kyiv mayor unveils festive tree

Kyiv officials on Monday illuminated a Christmas tree in the city centre, refusing to let Russia "steal" the festive season from Ukrainian children.

US lawmakers call for insurrection, fraud charges against Trump

The panel probing last year's assault on the US Capitol on Monday recommended Donald Trump be charged with crimes including insurrection -- raising the stakes in an investigation that could put the former president in jail.

US lawmakers mull charges against 'unfit' Trump

The congressional panel probing last year's deadly assault on the US Capitol branded Donald Trump "unfit for any office" Monday as it prepared to vote on whether to recommend criminal charges against the former president.

US lawmakers mull calling for charges against 'unfit' Trump

Lawmakers probing last year's deadly assault on the US Capitol held a final public meeting Monday that is expected to end in a vote on whether to recommend criminal charges against former president Donald Trump.

Iconic Jewish menorah returns to Germany for Hanukkah

A Jewish heirloom at the centre of one of the most searing images of the Nazis' rise has returned to Germany, as political leaders pledged on Monday to combat a resurgence of anti-Semitism.

Thai navy hunts for 31 sailors after vessel sinks

Thai military frigates and helicopters kept up the search late Monday for more than 30 sailors missing after a naval vessel sank, with dozens of others already hauled from the choppy waters.

Amber Heard settles defamation case with ex Johnny Depp

Actress Amber Heard announced Monday that she had made the "very difficult" decision to settle the multimillion dollar defamation case brought against her by her former husband Johnny Depp.

Tesco faces UK lawsuit over forced labour in Thailand

Tesco is facing a UK lawsuit brought by Burmese migrants in Thailand, who claim that one of the supermarket giant's former clothing suppliers used their forced labour, lawyers said on Monday.

US Capitol riot panel to vote on Trump criminal charges

Lawmakers investigating last year's deadly assault on the US Capitol are set to vote at their final public meeting Monday on whether to recommend criminal charges against former president Donald Trump.

FTX chief Bankman-Fried could accept extradition from Bahamas

Cryptocurrency tycoon Samuel Bankman-Fried could accept extradition to the United States to face charges over the multi-billion dollar collapse of his FTX group when he appears in court Monday in the Bahamas, according to US and local media.

Meta 'breached EU antitrust rules' on Facebook ads

US online giant Meta appears to have "breached EU antitrust rules" in the online classified section of its Facebook social network, the European Commission said Monday in a preliminary finding.

UK judges rule Rwanda deportation plan lawful

Judges in London on Monday ruled that the UK government's controversial plan to deport migrants to Rwanda was lawful, after a legal challenge by migrants and campaigners.

Parents 'beg' Iran judiciary to spare death row son

The parents of a young man who rights group warn is at imminent risk of execution over his involvement in Iran's protest movement issued a video pleading with the judiciary to spare their son's life.

31 Thai sailors missing after vessel sinks: Navy

At least 31 Thai Navy sailors were missing on Monday after their vessel sank off the southeastern coast of Thailand, a naval spokesperson said.

19 killed as oil tanker catches fire in Afghanistan's Salang pass

An oil tanker overturned and caught fire in Afghanistan's high-altitude Salang pass, killing at least 19 people and injuring dozens, officials said on Sunday.

Putin's invasion of Ukraine opened 'gates of hell': Anglican leader

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby on Sunday said Russia's invasion of Ukraine had "opened the gates of hell" unleashing "every evil" force worldwide from murder and rape in occupied territory to famine and debt in Africa and Europe.

Haiti launching cholera vaccination effort hampered by crime gangs

Haiti on Sunday is launching a campaign to vaccinate more than 10 percent of its population against cholera, but gang control of large swaths of territory will complicate the effort.

In New York, previously convicted get first cannabis licenses

Naiomy Guerrero's brother was stopped by police often and was once convicted on drug charges when marijuana was illegal in New York. Now, she is setting up a legal cannabis business, a promising new market fraught with pitfalls.

Once a free icon, indy game Dwarf Fortress finds new life on Steam

Dwarf Fortress, a quirky independent video game that has been free since its 2006 release, is now among the online marketplace Steam's best-sellers -- to the surprise of its US creators.

David Beckham makes first statement on his Qatar World Cup deal

David Beckham has made his first public statement on his controversial multi-million-dollar ambassador's role with World Cup hosts Qatar, telling the New York Times he believed "sport has the power to be a force for good in the world".

Ecuador leader to visit Biden, seek help fighting cartels

Ecuadoran President Guillermo Lasso will meet with President Joe Biden at the White House Monday to discuss security and other issues -- delicately trying to balance his nation's deep interests with both the United States and China.

Peru president refuses to quit as demonstrators seethe

Peru's embattled President Dina Boluarte said Saturday she would not step down in the face of violent protests over her predecessor's ouster as she called on lawmakers to bring forward elections as a way to quell unrest.

Malaysia landslide death toll rises to 24

Rescue workers scoured muddy terrain for survivors and bodies on Saturday as the death toll from a landslide at an unauthorised campsite in Malaysia rose to 24, including seven children, authorities said.

Jordan arrests 44 after deadly fuel protests

Jordan has arrested dozens of people accused of involvement in protests against rising fuel prices in which a senior police officer was gunned down, the country's security agency said Saturday.

Malaysia landslide death toll rises to 23

Rescue workers scoured muddy terrain for survivors and bodies on Saturday as the death toll from a landslide at a Malaysian campsite rose to 23, including six children, authorities said.

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