Biden visits Angolan port city of Lobito to tout railway plans
LOBITO, Angola – U.S. President Joe Biden met African leaders in the Angolan port of Lobito on Wednesday to advance a plan to extend a railway that could channel critical…
Pope Francis receives electric popemobile from Mercedes
Vatican City – German automaker Mercedes-Benz delivered an electric popemobile to the Vatican on Wednesday for use by the pontiff, who has repeatedly called for global action on the climate…
UN General Assembly demands Israel withdraw from Syria’s occupied Golan Heights
Resolution reaffirming inadmissibility of acquiring territory by force passes with 97 votes in favor Agency Report The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution Tuesday demanding “once more” Israel’s withdrawal from…
World Food Program’s troubles in Sudan hurt hunger relief, alienated donors – internal report
Serious problems in the United Nations World Food Program’s response to the Sudan crisis are hampering the organization’s ability to alleviate hunger in the war-torn country and damaging its reputation…
Belgium’s sex workers get maternity leave and pensions under world-first law
Warning – contains descriptions of a sexual nature “I had to work while I was nine months pregnant,” says Sophie, a sex worker in Belgium. “I was having sex with…
ICC president says war crimes tribunal is in jeopardy
THE HAGUE – The president of the International Criminal Court on Monday said threats facing the institution, including possible U.S. sanctions and Russian warrants for staff members, “jeopardise its very…
Redeemed Christian Church of God’s pastor detained abroad for addressing congregation as ‘ladies and gentlemen’, General Overseer Adeboye confirms
Matthew Onocheta A pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has been arrested and detained abroad for addressing attendees at a program with the phrase “Ladies and gentlemen,”…
Trump threatens 100% tariff on BRICS countries if they pursue creating new currency
Agency Report President-elect Donald Trump said he would require countries that are part of BRICS — a China- and Russia-backed group of emerging economies — to commit to not creating…
War has no winners and peace is priceless, Taiwan president says in visit to Hawaii
War has no winners and peace is priceless, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Saturday in Hawaii after visiting a memorial to the attack on Pearl Harbor on a trip…
2034 World Cup can improve Saudi human rights – Fifa
Agency Report Fifa has released its evaluation report for Saudi Arabia’s unopposed bid to host the men’s World Cup in 2034, paving the way for the kingdom to be formally…