Albania’s Earthquake Search, Rescue Operation Ends
The search and rescue operation for earthquake survivors in Albania has ended, Prime Minister Edi Rama said Saturday.The small town of Thumane, experienced the highest death toll from Tuesday’s quake with 26 people killed, six of whom belonged to one…
People Convicted of Terror Offenses Must Serve Full Prison Terms: UK PM
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said people convicted of terrorism offenses should not be allowed out of prison early after it was revealed the London Bridge attacker was released from jail last year before the end of his sentence.Wearing a…
Facebook Places Label on User’s Post Under Singapore ‘Fake News’ Law
Facebook said Saturday it had issued a correction notice on a user’s post at the request of the Singapore government, but called for a measured approach to the implementation of a new “fake news” law in the city-state.“Facebook is legally…
Protests, Warnings, US Retreat Add Urgency to UN Climate Talks
Mass protests, a last-minute venue change and talk of climate tipping points are adding some unplanned drama to this year’s international talks on tackling global warming.Delegates from almost 200 countries had planned to put the finishing touches to the rules…
Twitter CEO Pledges to Live in Africa for Several Months in 2020
Twitter Chief Executive Jack Dorsey has wrapped up of a trip to Africa by pledging to reside on the continent next year for up to six months. Dorsey tweeted this week: “Africa will define the future (especially the bitcoin one!). Not…
France Summons Turkish Envoy Over Erdogan jab at Macron
The French government summoned the Turkish ambassador Friday to seek explanations after his president described French President Emmanuel Macron as “brain dead.”Ahead of a NATO summit next week that both men will attend, tensions have mounted around Turkey’s military operation…
After Devastating Earthquake, Albania Begins to Bury Victims
Albanians began the week on a high note, as they prepared to celebrate the country’s Independence Day, and finished it in heartbreak, Friday burying loved ones who perished in the worst earthquake to hit the Balkan country in decades.Forty-nine people…
Dutch Police: 3 People Wounded in Hague Stabbing
Three people were wounded in a stabbing in The Hague’s main shopping district Friday night, and police were searching for at least one suspect, authorities said.Police spokeswoman Marije Kuiper told The Associated Press in a telephone interview that it was…
Poland’s Leaders Want New Top Auditor to Go Amid Scandal
Poland’s government is calling for the resignation of the head of the audit office amid a swelling scandal over his contacts and dealings.Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said Friday he has read a classified report on the dealings and financial status…
Міжбанк: гривня йде на новий рекорд щодо долара
На українському міжбанківському валютному ринку короткочасне посилення долара знову змінилося послабленням американської валюти. Як повідомляє сайт Finance.ua, станом на 13:25 котирування становили 23 гривні 94–96 копійок. Опівдні посилення гривні частково відбив Національний банк України у своєму довідковому значенні курсу 23…
Several Stabbed Near London Bridge; Man Detained
British police cleared the area around London Bridge in the center of the British capital on Friday following a stabbing and shooting incident that left several people wounded.Police said one man had been detained, and witnesses reported seeing a man…
NATO Seeks to Head Off Budget Row Saying Spending is Rising
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Friday that European allies and Canada are spending even more than previously thought on defense, just days before U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to demand once more that other leaders boost their military budgets.Trump…
Surge in New Voters Sparks Talk of UK Election ‘Youthquake’
In a British election dominated by Brexit, young voters who had no say in the country’s decision to leave the European Union could hold the key to victory. That is, if they can be bothered to vote.It has long been…
NATO at 70: Internal Tensions, External Threats as Leaders Set to Gather
NATO leaders are preparing to gather in London for a two-day meeting Tuesday to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the alliance, but growing tensions among members could overshadow the celebrations.The war in Syria and the ongoing Russian…
Aftershocks Rattle Albania, Leaving Residents on Edge
Residents remained on edge Thursday in the earthquake-stricken areas of Albania, as aftershocks continued to rattle the area.Thursday afternoon, another 5.0-magnitude quake was registered near the city of Thumane just hours after authorities called off search-and-rescue operations in the area…
Ban Black Friday? French Activists, LAwmakers Want to Try
Dozens of French activists blocked an Amazon warehouse south of Paris in a Black Friday-inspired protest, amid increased opposition to the post-Thanksgiving sales phenomenon that has seen a group of French lawmakers push to ban it altogether.Protesters from climate group…
НБУ послабив курс гривні щодо долара на 5 копійок
Офіційний курс гривні 29 листопада знизиться на 5 копійок – такі дані Національного банку України. Офіційний курс у п’ятницю становитиме 24 гривні 5 копійок порівняно з 23,98 гривні 28 листопада. Курс щодо євро також послабиться: з 26,40 гривні 28 листопада…
UK Police Explain Decision on Prince Andrew Case
London police are defending the decision not to pursue a full investigation of allegations made against Prince Andrew by a woman who says she was trafficked by the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Police acknowledged Thursday that they received a…
NATO at 70: Internal Tensions, External Threats as Leaders Set to Gather in London
NATO leaders are preparing to gather in London for a two-day meeting Tuesday to mark the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the alliance. The war in Syria and the ongoing threat from Russia will serve as the backdrop to…
Міжбанк: долар розвернувся і знову дорожчає
На українському міжбанківському валютному ринку змінився тренд. Після посилення гривні щодо долара до рекордного за останні 46 місяців значення (23 гривні 98 копійок за долар) американська валюта частково відіграє втрачені позиції. Як повідомляє сайт Finance.ua, станом на 12:30 котирування склали…