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Burkina Faso releases four French nationals after detaining them for a year
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — France said Thursday that Burkina Faso released four French nationals it had detained for a year, following negotiations mediated by Morocco.France’s Elysee Palace said in...
Influential ex-defence minister jailed for corruption in Guinea
A court in Guinea has sentenced a former highly influential defence minister to five years in prison for corruption, illicit enrichment, embezzlement and money laundering.Mohamed Diane served as defence...
Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen after missile attack
Israel has said its fighter jets conducted a series of attacks against military targets in Yemen belonging to the Iran-backed Houthi movement.An Israeli military spokesman said the targets included...
As Russia’s threat looms, guns and defense training surge in Finland
KERAVA, Finland (AP) — Unsettled by Russia's expansionism and emboldened by its recent accession to NATO, Finland is rallying to strengthen its national self-defense beyond its traditional military capabilities.The...
Putin holds annual press conference and televised call-in show
Russian President Vladimir Putin is to hold his annual end-of-year press conference and televised call-in show on Thursday.The question-and-answer session for journalists is combined with the television programme "Results...
Harland & Wolff set to be saved in deal with Spanish firm
Spain's state-owned shipbuilder is expected to confirm on Thursday that it is buying Harland and Wolff, the Belfast shipyard best known for Titanic.Navantia has been in exclusive negotiations since...
Spanish firm expected to announce Harland & Wolff deal
Navantia already has a business relationship with Harland and Wolff [PA Media] Spain's state-owned shipbuilder is expected to confirm on Thursday that it is buying Harland and Wolff, the...
We’re dreaming of a wet Christmas
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A rain/snow mix will keep it wet in our overnight. Thursday we have a small window to dry out from this latest area of low...
‘Hot Purple Wiggle’ Is a Dad! John Pearce Announces Birth of First Baby with Wife and Reveals His Son’s Name
"Big Strong John" is now a dad!John Pearce, who stars as the Purple Wiggle in the beloved kids' act The Wiggles, and his wife Jessie Adamo Pearce have welcomed...
Eighteen in court after pro-Palestine protest
Eighteen people have appeared in court in connection with protests in Cardiff in June against the war in Gaza.The 10 women and eight men are charged with offences including...
