‘He was my monster’: Actress Salma Hayek alleges Harvey Weinstein misconduct
Mexican-born actress Salma Hayek has joined the ranks of Hollywood women accusing movie producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct, calling him a “monster” in an article published by the New…
Muslim leaders call on world to recognise East Jerusalem as Palestinian capital
Muslim leaders on Wednesday condemned US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and called on the world to respond by recognising East Jerusalem as the…
Cold, hungry and lost: Ukrainian pensioners face fourth winter on the frontline
Ukrainian pensioner Mariya Semiriad has a cold house, a painful hernia, little to eat and no money to buy enough food, wood and painkillers for the winter. Her barren home…
Prince Harry’s fiancee Meghan Markle to spend Christmas with UK royals
Prince Harry’s fiancee, American actress Meghan Markle, will join Queen Elizabeth and other senior Windsors for their family Christmas celebrations in what commentators said was a break with royal protocol.…
No evidence NY bomb suspect linked to Bangladesh militants – security chief
Bangladesh has found no evidence linking a Bangladeshi man charged with an attempted suicide bombing in New York with militants in Bangladesh, its counter-terrorism chief told Reuters on Wednesday. US…
US prepares to open doors on billion-dollar London embassy
The United States’ diplomatic team in London, custodians of one of the most significant bilateral relationships of the last 100 years, will next month move into a new home: a…
Thai PM says no trade with North Korea, ahead of U.S. envoy’s visit
No trade takes place between Thailand and North Korea, Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Tuesday, ahead of an expected visit by a US envoy seeking to step up…
S.Korea’s Moon, China’s Xi to talk N.Korea, trade in Beijing summit
Curbing North Korea’s nuclear ambitions will top South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s agenda in Beijing during a visit this week aimed at breaking the ice after a furious row over…
Explosion rocks New York commuter hub, suspect in custody
A Bangladeshi man with a homemade bomb strapped to his body set off an explosion at a New York commuter hub during rush hour on Monday, wounding himself and three…
Pope prays for nuclear disarmament
Pope Francis on Sunday called on world leaders to work in favour of nuclear disarmament to protect human rights, particularly those of weaker and underprivileged people. The pontiff said that…
