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The head of the Catholic Church pays his respects to his predecessor Benedict, who resigned from his post in 2013.

Two Syrian Servicemen Injured in Drone Attack in Latakia Province - Russian Military

UN seeks top court opinion on Israeli occupation

The vote has been hailed a victory by Palestinians and described as "despicable" by Israel.

Biden praises Benedict's 'devotion to the Church'

North Korean Drones Fail to Obtain Meaningful Information - South Korean Military

Rashford hits United winner at Wolves after 'disciplinary' benching

US Concerned by China's Alignment With Russia, Monitoring Beijing's Activity - State Dept.

Andrew Tate: Romanian police to hold influencer for 30 days

The controversial influencer is detained in an investigation into rape and human trafficking.

Russian Automobile Industry Considers EU, Africa, Asia as Priority Markets - Strategy

Buffalo man hailed a hero for saving lives during deadly blizzard

After breaking into a school, he went back to help others stranded by the road in the storm.

Afrochella: Shock at end of Ghana music festival

The festival is extremely popular with African Americans who like to see in the New Year in Africa.

Belarusian Prosecutor General's Office Sends Case of Nexta Founder Protasevich to Court

Ivorian troops on trial in Mali as deadline looms in row

Biden Says Looks Forward to Working With Israel's New Government to Address Challenges

Pele: A sporting icon who never liked his nickname

The life of the man regarded by many as the finest ever player of the "beautiful game".

Chinese Pilot Performed 'Unsafe Maneuver' While Intercepting US Aircraft - USINDOPACOM

Tech billionaires see wealth shrink amid 2022 stock crunch

Construction work on gigantic Kohala Hydropower Project to start soon: Geelani

Russia, Cuba Committed to Implement Agreements Reached on November 19-22 - Kremlin

Lavrov Thanks Saudi Counterpart for Seeking Resolution to Ukraine Conflict - Moscow

Bangladesh: Densely-populated Dhaka gets first metro line

Bangladesh's PM says the metro will reduce traffic in the city with a population of 22 million.

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Flights resume between Addis Ababa and Mekelle

Passenger flights resume between Addis Ababa and war-devastated Tigray, following a peace deal.

Prime Minister underlines significance of continued global support for Pakistan's post-flood plans

US Not Planning to Send Specialists to Ukraine Along With Patriot Systems - Lavrov

Biden's holiday plans: deciding if he'll run again

Switzerland Calls on Serbia, Kosovo to Refrain From Escalation - Foreign Ministry

Texas Sent Some 16,000 Migrants to 'Sanctuary Cities' Across US Since Spring - Governor

Markets mostly rise after China scraps travel quarantine

US House Prices Rose Nearly 10% Year-Over-Year in October - Federal Housing Finance Agency

Musk Says Number of Starlink Devices in Iran Approaching 100

December 26, 2022

Iran protests: Family of football legend Ali Daei stopped from leaving

December 26, 2022

The wife and daughter of Ali Daei, who has backed protesters, are taken off a flight out of Iran.

Five Pakistani Military Killed by IED Explosion in Balochistan Province - Armed Forces

Austria avalanche buries at least 10 people at ski resort

Helicopters and rescue teams with dogs are searching for survivors at a ski resort in western Austria.

US winter storm: Severe weather continues to cause disruption

Strong winds and freezing temperatures cause power cuts and travel chaos across North America.

Assemblies to complete tenure, election to be held in October 2023: Interior Minister

Amir Muqam pays rich tribute to Quaid-e-Azam

Nation pays tribute to martyred soldiers in Balochistan: PM

UK Prince Harry, His Spouse Call The Sun's Apologies Over Clarkson's Article 'PR Stunt'

Hatate and Furuhashi at the double as Celtic sweep past St Johnstone

A powerful winter bomb cyclone continues to pummel North America

Nick Miller has the latest forecast.

Quaid-e-Azam Day to be celebrated countrywide on Dec 25 with full zeal

President urges nation to uphold vision of Quaid

Quaid-e-Azam's principles essential for uplifting country: Balochistan CM

Death Toll From Nursing Home Fire in Russia's Kemerovo Up to 11 - Emergency Services

Biden Signs Bill to Avert US Government Shutdown Through December 30 - White House

Climate weather extremes in 2022, such as Pakistani floods, call for more action: UN

Chinese Envoy to EU Says Ukrainian Crisis Put Beijing in 'Difficult Position'

Sindh High Court orders Sindh finance department to submit funds' details released for Dadu

FTX founder released to parents on $250m bail

Prosecutors have accused Sam Bankman-Fried of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US history".

US Senate Passes $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill With $45 Billion in New Ukraine Military Aid

Speaker PA promises to abide by law, constitution

Kiev Blocking Resumption of Russian Ammonia Supplies - Russian Foreign Ministry

US Senate Approves Omnibus Amendment Allowing Transfer of Seized Russian Funds to Ukraine

Suspected Russian spy held by German intelligence

The man, named only as Carsten L, is arrested in Berlin in a possible case of treason.

Trump business losses sharply reduced his tax bill

In 2020, the then US president reported negative income and paid no income tax.

Biden Says Putin Trying to 'Use Winter As A Weapon'

World Cup: Chaotic scenes in Buenos Aires after celebrations

Millions of people had attended a victory parade in the streets of the capital.

Russia May Create Scientific Centers for Training of Cyberathletes - Document

US to provide Patriot missile system to Ukraine

Russia to hone combat readiness of nuclear forces: Putin

Pentagon Says Sees No Imminent or Pending Cross-Border Activities From Belarus to Ukraine

Higher Education Ministry of Afghanistan Prohibits Girls From Attending Universities

Elon Musk at Twitter: Who could replace him as chief executive?

We look at the runner and riders to take over as the social media firm's chief executive.

UK ambulance workers ready to join widening strikes

Ramaphosa vows to unite ANC, tackle graft after re-election

Turkish Defense Ministry Says Military Planes Stuck in Ukraine in February Returning Home

Lionel Messi named BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year

Lionel Messi is named BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year after inspiring Argentina to World Cup glory.

Since 2018, 6 die per day trying to reach Spain: NGO

US House January 6 Panel Refers 4 Lawmakers to Ethics Committee for Dodging Subpoenas

UN Adopts Milestone Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework - Secretary-General

Germany Halts Purchase of Puma Armored Vehicles After Breakdowns

Russia's Putin Congratulates Argentine President on 2022 World Cup Victory - Kremlin

Salang tunnel: 19 killed, dozens injured in fire

Officials say an oil tanker overturned and caught fire in a tunnel linking Kabul to the north.

Hurst hails Mbappe on joining World Cup final hat-trick club

Canada's polar-bear capital Churchill warms too fast for bears

The amount of time without sea-ice is becoming too long for the bears to survive, experts say.

Next mayor of Hyderabad to be from PPP: Nasir Hussain Shah

VC, AJk University stresses for skilled human resources

The Amazon reef that may be threatened by oil drilling

Scientists say a rare reef habitat near the mouth of the Amazon is at risk from oil exploration.

Seven Far-Right Activists Detained After France-Morocco Match to Face Trial - Reports

'Coward Imran' does not need to give dates but should have courage to dissolve Punjab & KP assemblies: Marriyum

Taraneh Alidoosti: Top Iran actress who supported protests arrested

Taraneh Alidoosti is accused of "spreading falsehoods" about the protest movement gripping Iran.

Croatia beat Morocco to finish third at World Cup

Peru protests: Ministers quit as death toll mounts

Eight more people have died after the impeachment of former president Pedro Castillo.

Toddler survives being swallowed by hippo

The two-year-old in Uganda was rescued by a local man, who threw stones to fight it off.

US Botched Over 1 in 3 Executions in 2022 - Death Penalty Information Center

Austria to Provide Ukraine With $5.3Mln for Repair of Energy Infrastructure - Kiev

Egypt, Lukoil Talk Expansion of Cooperation - Ministry

Brittney Griner vows to play this season after prisoner swap

The basketball star speaks for the first time since her release from Russian custody last week.

Power cuts in seven states as deadly winter storm and tornadoes hit US

Thousands of people remain without power as a devastating storm system sweeps across the US.

Customs officials seized foreign currency, huge quantity of medicines at Jinnah International Airport

France grants 0.3 million for Babu Sabu water treatment Project

Polish police chief in hospital after gift from Ukrainian officials explodes

A gift the officer received from a senior Ukrainian official explodes at police headquarters in Warsaw.

US sues Arizona over shipping container border wall

The government seeks a court order to stop the building of the barrier and to remove the containers.

US Expects China, India to Negotiate 'Very Good' Prices on Russian Oil But Under Price Cap

France without Rabiot, Upamecano for Morocco World Cup semi

US Concerned Over Istanbul Mayor Sentencing - Statement

Kyiv says 64 Ukrainians, US citizen released in prisoner swap with Russia

Ukraine Crisis One Element of Multidimensional Crisis That Formed 3 Decades Ago - Nebenzya

Four in EU-Qatar bribery inquiry to stay in custody

The arrests follow a year-long investigation into an alleged bribery affair involving Qatar.

US Has No Expectation Fighting in Ukraine Will End During Winter Months - White House

French Unions Announce New Strikes in January - Reports

Anger as Roma teen shot by Greek police dies

The 16-year-old was shot in the head in the city of Thessaloniki after allegedly stealing €20 of petrol.

Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa president faces MP vote over cash-in-sofa scandal

South African MPs are due to debate a report which said Cyril Ramaphosa may have broken the law.

Kremlin Denies Reports That Putin Will Address Federal Assembly on December 27

Tropical vineyards put India on the wine map

With little history of wine-drinking and unfavourable weather, developing vineyards in India is tough work.

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern caught on mic insulting MP in parliament