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Jordan to host top diplomats for talks on Syria on Saturday
Jordan said on Thursday it would host talks for top diplomats to discuss developments in neighbouring Syria after Bashar al-Assad's toppling.Foreign ministers of Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Lebanon, Egypt,...
Palestinians report 25 dead in Israeli strike on Nuseirat in Gaza
An Israeli strike in the central section of the Gaza Strip resulted in numerous fatalities on Thursday, according to Palestinian reports.At least 25 Palestinians have lost their lives in...
Don’t get stranded in Illinois this winter, says car expert
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Although it’s still technically fall, arctic weather has arrived in the stateline.And with those nippy days, comes the need to winterize our cars and trucks...
In Lesotho, UN chief Guterres urges rich nations to meet new commitments on climate finance
MASERU, Lesotho (AP) — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday urged rich nations to honor their commitments to help the world's poor countries fight climate change in a...
France’s new prime minister to be announced on Friday
A new French prime minister will be annonced by President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, his office has said.Just over a week after the fall of the centre-right government headed...
Iran agrees to stricter monitoring of uranium facility
Iran is permitting closer surveillance of a controversial uranium facility after agreeing that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) can conduct more frequent and intensive monitoring, IAEA Director General...
Skip the hotel. These vacation apartments in Mallorca are just 3 steps from the sea
Calas de Mallorca is a resort town on the Southeast coast of the island of Mallorca, Spain. Known for its vibrant blue beaches and picturesque coves, it is a...
Frankfurt Airport’s November passenger traffic rises 1 percent
German airport operator Fraport Group reported on Thursday that passenger traffic at Frankfurt Airport in the month of November edged up from last year.Total passenger numbers at all airports...
19 Australian renewable projects add 6.4GW to national electricity market
Australia's renewable energy sector is set for significant growth with the announcement of 19 new projects under the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) Tender 1. The projects will contribute 6.4GW...
German president meets Nigerians behind the Lagos start-up boom
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier got a glimpse of Nigeria's booming start-up scene on Thursday, at the end of a two-day visit to the West African country.In Nigeria's business hub,...
Rescue group saves 11-year-old girl floating alone in the Mediterranean for days after shipwreck
MILAN (AP) — An 11-year-old girl from Sierra Leone was found floating in the Mediterranean Sea off Italy’s southernmost island of Lampedusa, believed to be the only survivor of...
Brussels motor show – Toyota Urban Cruiser world debut
The latest product for the ever-expanding Toyota and Suzuki alliance will premiere at the Brussels Motor Show in January. Looking similar to the Suzuki eVX concept and the new...