2017-12-27

World News

For Trump and Republicans, these red flags are hard to miss

If a Democratic wave ends up washing over Republicans in 2018, history will record that 2017 was full of warning signs.

27/12/2017

North Korea

US places sanctions on two North Korea missile developers

North Korea has defied years of multilateral and bilateral sanctions and this latest standoff between the Washington and Pyongyang has raised fears of a new conflict on the Korean peninsula.

27/12/2017

Russia

Russia’s Foreign Ministry accuses US of election meddling

The comments came after the US state department expressed concern over the decision to bar opposition leader Alexei Navalny from running in the 2018 election

27/12/2017

World News

Down but not out: Why ISIS will still be a threat in 2018

Analysts warn that ISIS is retreating into what some call a "virtual caliphate" from where it will attempt to inspire more lone wolf attacks in the West.

27/12/2017

Kosovo

Kosovo’s PM in a knot over pay rise

Activists are protesting against the prime minister's pay rise after he said he needed the extra money to buy ties and shirts

27/12/2017

Peru

Former Peruvian football boss cleared of corruption

A Peruvian football official accused of racketeering has been cleared. Manuel Burga, who headed the sport in Peru until 2014, was suspected of taking cash in exchange for distributing marketing and media rights to matches.

27/12/2017

Syria

Critical medical evacuations begin in Ghouta, Syria

A UN Humanitarian convoy has been allowed into the rebel-held suburb of Ghouta to begin evacuating the critically ill.

27/12/2017

USA

US town buried under snow

135 cm of snow has fallen in the town of Erie, Pennsylvania

27/12/2017

Germany

Cruise ship crashes in Germany

A cruise ship has crashed into a pillar in Germany

27/12/2017

Economy

Indian economy to overtake UK and France

India looks set to leapfrog Britain and France next year to become the world's fifth-largest economy in dollar terms, while China is predicted to overtake the US as number one by 2032

27/12/2017

World News

Utah officer punches through frozen pond to rescue 8-year-old

The sergeant, who had no special equipment, removed his own gear and punched a path through the ice until he could dive into the frigid water to rescue the boy.

27/12/2017

World News

El Chapo's lawyers need more funds, seek trial delay

Joaquin Guzman, the drug kingpin known as El Chapo, hasn't been able to arrange to get more funds to his private attorneys, court papers say.

27/12/2017

World News

Rep. Jackson Lee suspects United incident had racial tinge

Jackson Lee said she felt was targeted by a passenger accusing her of taking her seat on a United Airlines flight "because I was an African American woman."

27/12/2017

World News

The iPhone X had its moment. Is it now over?

Has the allure of having an iPhone X worn off already? Apple shares fell again on Tuesday amid reports of lukewarm demand.

27/12/2017

World News

Overspend this season? 4 easy ways to recoup some cash

Did your bank account take a hit this season? Here's how to make some quick cash.

27/12/2017