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UNHCR calls for urgent support amid influx of Somali refugees into Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA, March 23 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Wednesday called for urgent support amid the recent influx of Somali refugees into Ethiopia. The UNHCR, in its inter-agency refugee response plan and emergency
6 dead after highway work zone car crash in U.S. state Maryland
WASHINGTON, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Six people died after a car crashed into a highway work zone on Interstate 695 in the U.S. state of Maryland
Afghans mark start of Ramadan fasting month
KABUL, March 23 (Xinhua) -- Afghanistan marked the first day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan on Thursday, the Supreme Court of the war-torn country announced. During Ramadan, the fasting
US amphibious assault ship joins drills in South Korea
BUSAN, South Korea (Reuters) - South
Nationwide protests in France after Macron doubles down on pension bill
PARIS (Reuters) - Hundreds of
Australia decides referendum question to create Black Voice
Australians will vote sometime between October and December on the referendum that would enshrine in the constitution an Indigenous Voice to Parliament ...
Anadolu's Morning Briefing - March 23, 2023
Anadolu Agency is here with a rundown of the latest developments around the world. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he will have a phone call in the coming days with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss the Black Sea grain initiative.
Britain allows Russia to use nuclear weapons
Britain’s transfer of
MTS launched high-speed Internet on the banks of the Kuzhmar River
MTS, a digital ecosystem,
Greek expert tells ‘RG’ why Greeks are angry at their politicians – Reuters
Judging by the results of
US President Joe Biden sends Ramzan greetings to Muslims worldwide
During Ramzan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims across the world fast from dawn to dusk and shun worldly pleasures. Follow Us US President Joe Biden has sent his best wishes to the Muslims worldwide who begin the Islamic holy month of Ramzan
Russia-Ukraine war live: Bakhmut offensive slowing, says US thinktank; EU leaders gather for summit
Russia may be attempting offensives in other directions, says Institute for the Study of War; European leaders to discuss Ukraine’s urgent need for more weapons and ammunition Russia-Ukraine war at a glance Six weeks after European leaders last gathered in
Separating parents could be forced to go to mediation under Raab plans
Move aims to help families in England and Wales resolve issues while reducing pressure on courts and impact on children Thousands of children in England and Wales could be protected from witnessing their parents pitted against each other in the courts under
UK asylum seekers who complain about conditions ‘threatened with Rwanda’
Refugee Action report calls asylum seeker accommodation ‘racialised segregation and de facto detention’ Asylum seekers who complain about poor conditions in Home Office hotels have been threatened with being sent to Rwanda, according to a new report. The
New Zealand child poverty rate remains static despite Ardern-era push
The then leader had made improving the lives of the poorest children a key plank of her agenda New Zealand’s child poverty rates have plateaued, despite government efforts and former leader Jacinda Ardern making it a central priority of her prime ministership.
Senator Lidia Thorpe knocked to ground in struggle with police at anti-trans rally in Canberra
AFP says incident at Kellie-Jay Keen rally referred to professional standards command after senator complained about actions of officers Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily
A third of care homes in England have considered closing due to rising energy bills
Care England says there is ‘no justification for charging such financially crippling rates’ A third of care homes across England have considered closing during the last year due to “financially crippling” running costs, as concerns rise that gas suppliers are
International friendlies during March 2023 FIFA break: Schedule, results, teams playing on Thursday 23
After months of purely club football, international teams will return to the pitch in late March. With the 2022 FIFA World Cup held in November and December, there has been a three-month break between international windows as club competitions were given
Who has the most international caps ever? Cristiano Ronaldo set to break record
Playing for your country is one of the highest honours for any footballer. While some players are happy enough with one cap, others have become veterans for their nation as they prove their
Denver school shooting: Reporter Alicia Acuna reconciled with own son in midst of shooting at ...
Alicia Acuna appears to be emotional after hugging her son live on air
Muddy clothes? ‘Cop City’ activists question police evidence
When police stormed an Atlanta-area music festival two days after a rainstorm, they were looking for suspects wearing muddy clothing. Authorities moved in on the South River Music Festival on ...
African Union urges nearly $90 million for its Somali force
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The African Union appealed for nearly $90 million Wednesday for its peacekeeping force in Somalia, which is providing support to its military forces battling al-Shabab extremists. Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, the AU commissioner for
Both India, China Don't Want War, Decision on Xi's Participation in SCO Still Awaited: Beijing
Xi Jinping received an
Australian senator slams AUKUS nuclear submarine deal
CANBERRA, March 23 (Xinhua) -- Australian Senator Jordon Steele-John has slammed the government's nuclear submarine agreement. Earlier in March, under the so-called AUKUS trilateral security partnership, Australian Prime Minister Anthony
Los Angeles school workers are on strike, and parents say they get it
March 23, 2023 1:00 PM
TikTok creators, some U.S. Democratic lawmakers oppose ban on app
TikTok creators and three U.S. Democratic Party
DeSantis backtracks on statement calling Russia’s war in Ukraine ‘territorial dispute’ after backlash
Florida governor says he ‘regretted’ using the phrase ‘territorial dispute’ about war in Ukraine
