EU And US Condemn Bosnian Serb Lawmakers' Move To Block Institutions
The United States and Europe on Wednesday warned against any blockade of decision-making bodies in Bosnia's Serb Republic, in protest at the trial of its leader Milorad Dodik.
Bridges Outduels Wembanyama As Knicks Beat Spurs
Mikal Bridges and the New York Knicks edged Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 117-114 in a Christmas Day thriller ...
Azerbaijan Airlines Crash In Kazakhstan Killed 38: Kazakh Official
Thirty-eight people were killed when an Azerbaijan Airlines plane with 67 on board crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, a senior Kazakh official said.
Syrians Protest After Video Showing Attack On Alawite Shrine: Monitor, Witnesses
Angry protests broke out Wednesday in several areas of Syria after a video circulated showing an attack on an Alawite shrine in the country's north, a war monitor and witnesses said.
Syria Monitor Says One Killed As Forces Opened Fire To Disperse Protest
A Syria war monitor said one protester was killed and five others wounded on Wednesday in central Syria after security forces opened fire to disperse demonstrators protesting an attack on an Alawite ...
2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: What To Know 20 Years On
Survivors and victims' relatives will this week mark the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, which killed more than 220,000 people across more than a dozen countries.
Hamas, Israel Trade Blame Over Gaza Truce Delay
Hamas and Israel traded accusations on Wednesday over delays in finalising a ceasefire and hostage release deal, after both had reported progress in the latest round of Gaza truce talks.
Kosovo Court Overturns Move To Block Serb Party From Election
A special court panel on Wednesday overturned a decision of the election body to deny registration to the largest Serb party in Kosovo to participate in the upcoming national elections.
Syria Rescuers, Activist Say Site Outside Damascus Believed To Be Mass Grave
A key Syrian rescue group and an activist told AFP on Wednesday a burial site outside Damascus was likely a mass grave for ...
Russian State Owner Says Cargo Ship Blast Was 'Terrorist Attack'
A "terrorist act" sank the cargo ship that went down in international waters in the Mediterranean this week, the Russian state-owned company that owns the vessel said Wednesday.
Israel Accuses Hamas Of Creating 'New Obstacles' To Hostage Deal
Israel refuted Hamas allegations that it was delaying a hostage release and ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip, saying it was the Palestinian militant group that was creating "new obstacles" to an ...
Russian Scientists Criticise Oil Spill Cleanup
Russian scientists criticised Wednesday the effort to clean up oil that has washed ashore from two oil tankers, saying it lacks sufficient equipment.