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Türkiye's Pegasus Airlines says to buy 200 Boeing 737 aircraft 19 Dec 2024 - 07:56 pm

Istanbul: Türkiye's Pegasus Airlines said Thursday it would buy 200 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft in its largest-ever order worth some $36 billion....

Spain seeks curbs on sugary drinks in schools 19 Dec 2024 - 07:43 pm

Madrid: Spain's leftist government on Thursday said it wanted school canteens to only serve water to drink and ban sugary alternatives as part...

Putin ready to meet Trump to talk Ukraine deal 19 Dec 2024 - 06:35 pm

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he was ready for talks at "any time" with US President-elect Donald Trump, who has touted...

Suspect in US health CEO slaying in court for transfer hearing 19 Dec 2024 - 06:22 pm

Hollidaysburg, United States: The man accused of gunning down a top US health insurance executive was in court on Thursday for a hearing...

No French please: Train conductor's 'bonjour' causes stir in Belgium 19 Dec 2024 - 06:13 pm

Brussels, Belgium: The bilingual greeting of a train ticket inspector to a Flemish passenger has sparked a political war of words -- and...

Human Rights Monitor calls for international investigations to ensure accountability for Occupation crimes against civilians in Gaza 19 Dec 2024 - 05:17 pm

Gaza: The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor called today for independent international investigations to ensure accountability for crimes committed against Palestinian civilians in the...

Amazon workers in US strike days before Christmas 19 Dec 2024 - 05:09 pm

New York: Thousands of workers at Amazon facilities across the United States went on strike Thursday, the Teamsters Union said, halting work at...

UK court hikes sentences of presumed youngest knife murderers 19 Dec 2024 - 04:57 pm

London: A UK appeals court on Thursday increased the sentences of two boys believed to be Britain's youngest knife murderers. The pair, now...

MSF accuses Israel of 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza 19 Dec 2024 - 03:18 pm

Paris: Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has accused Israel of "ethnic cleansing" in the Gaza Strip in a report documenting the 14-month conflict published...

Scent of success? Samaranch bids to emulate father in IOC presidency race 19 Dec 2024 - 03:12 pm

Paris: Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior says his previous career as a perfume salesman taught him how to sell, a valuable lesson he could...

S. Korean leader's legal team says Yoon 'did not commit insurrection' 19 Dec 2024 - 02:49 pm

Seoul: The legal team for South Korea's impeached president argued on Thursday that Yoon Suk Yeol did not commit insurrection during his dramatic...

Japan farmer who stole 200 kg spring onions blames summer heat 19 Dec 2024 - 02:33 pm

Tokyo: A Japanese court on Thursday convicted a man who stole more than 200 kilogrammes (440 pounds) of spring onions from a rival...

US Secretary of State praises Qatar's efforts to resolve regional conflicts 19 Dec 2024 - 01:35 pm

Washington:US Secretary of State Antony Blinken praised the prominent role played by the State of Qatar in mediating regional conflicts, highlighting its tireless...

44 dead in traffic accidents in southeastern Afghanistan 19 Dec 2024 - 01:34 pm

Kabul:Forty four people were killed and more than 70 others were injured in two accidents that occurred in southeastern Afghanistan. The head of...

Philippines VP Duterte hit by third impeachment complaint 19 Dec 2024 - 01:30 pm

Manila: Philippine Catholic priests filed an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday, the third bid to oust her following an...

Italy govt makes 700-mn-euro offer for Telecom Italia unit 19 Dec 2024 - 01:26 pm

Rome: The Italian finance ministry said Thursday it had made a binding offer for 100 percent of Telecom Italia (TIM) submarine cable unit...

Arab League officials, Egyptian Ministers congratulate Qatar on National Day 19 Dec 2024 - 09:31 am

Cairo: Several Arab League officials and ministers from the Arab Republic of Egypt extended their heartfelt congratulations to the State of Qatar, its...

Permanent occupation of Golan Heights is violation of international law: German Foreign Minister 19 Dec 2024 - 12:18 am

Berlin: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said Wednesday that the permanent Israeli occupation of the Golan Heights is a violation of international law....