2020-02-24

USA

Trump praises Pakistan while announcing $3 billion India arms deal

Trump's remark that the U.S. has a "very good" relationship with Pakistan may not be well received by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

24/02/2020

Spain

In pictures: Coronavirus and Greta among themes at Sitges Carnival

Two people who attended the carnival in medical suits and masks said: 'We've got to laugh'.

24/02/2020

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Momentum for change at the COP 26 is building but success is not guaranteed ǀ View

Instead of rhetoric, “greenwashing” and abstract, long-term goals, what is needed is concrete action to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and build resilience. Now.

24/02/2020

USA

Coronavirus updates: 5 dead and 200 infected in Italy as Europe braces for COVID-19

As new hotspots arise in South Korea, Italy and Iran, here is the latest for Monday, Feb. 24.

24/02/2020

USA

Israel targets Islamic Jihad in Syria and Gaza

The hostilities came after militants attempted to plant explosives next to Gaza border, and dozens of rockets were fired at Israel, military says.

24/02/2020

USA

Trump heaps praise on India's Modi in packed stadium

"India will always hold a very special place in our hearts," Trump said.

24/02/2020

France

French ex-presidential favourite François Fillon on trial for fraud

The 2017 scandal sank the career of the then favourite for the Elysée and opened the door for Emmanuel Macron to win the French presidency.

24/02/2020

United Kingdom

Julian Assange faces extradition hearing in London

Supporters of Assange have gathered outside the London court where the US extradition case against the Wikileaks founder is set to begin

24/02/2020

USA

Malaysian PM submits resignation in shock move

It was also not immediately clear what the king's next step would be and whether Prime Minister Mahathir could form another government.

24/02/2020

Spain

Canary Islands sandstorm from Sahara disrupts hundreds of flights

All airports on the Canary Islands were shut on Sunday after a vast sandstorm blew in from the Sahara Desert, shrouding the islands in dust

24/02/2020

USA

Biden to grab second in Nevada, above threshhold to win delegates, NBC projects

Biden is likely to receive some delegates based on his statewide vote total, but Pete Buttigieg remained beneath the 15 percent threshold.

24/02/2020

USA

Federal judge rejects Roger Stone's request for her recusal

Stone's request was nothing more than an attempt to "to disseminate a statement for public consumption that has the words 'judge' and 'biased' in," the judge wrote.

24/02/2020

USA

Auschwitz Memorial criticizes new Amazon Prime show 'Hunters'

"We honor the victims by preserving factual accuracy," the memorial said of a scene it thought was both offensive and dangerous.

24/02/2020