Oscar-nominated Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56
The French-Iranian author and illustrator was known for her graphic novel series and Oscar-nominated film.
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‘Embarrassing’: pressure on Merz after Germany’s failure to win UN security council seat
Criticism comes from across political spectrum after blow to Friedrich Merz’s government
Germany’s unprecedented failure to win one of the rotating seats on the UN security council has prompted an intense round of soul searching in Berlin, and raised questions about its claims to international leadership under Friedrich Merz.
The council vote on Wednesday, which elected Austria and Portugal to a two-year term along with Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe, was a blow to Merz’s struggling government, which has sought to position itself as a leading European voice on the world stage.
Continue reading...Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalates
The opposition has called for protests after the president's term in office was extended by a year.
Guide missing for a week on Mount Everest found crawling to base camp: “Nothing short of a miracle” – CBS News
- Guide missing for a week on Mount Everest found crawling to base camp: "Nothing short of a miracle" CBS News
- Everest guide survived six-day ordeal by eating chocolate and 'chewing ice' BBC
- Guide missing for a week on Everest crawls back to base camp: 'Nothing short of a miracle' KOAT
- Miraculous story of survival high on Everest as Sherpa guide missing for a week found alive CNN
- Family questions rescue efforts for Sherpa guide found alive on Everest Click2Houston
Experts criticise plan for American-only Ebola quarantine centre in Kenya
Plan departs from policy of bringing CDC staff back to US for treatment and offering support to all health workers
Former top US officials and other experts are urging the Trump administration to abandon plans for an Ebola quarantine and treatment centre in Kenya, as the union for workers with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) calls for Americans exposed to Ebola to be brought home for treatment.
Soon after the US revealed it was setting up a field hospital in Kenya for the Ebola quarantine and treatment of Americans, the Kenyan high court blocked the order – but the Kenyan and US governments moved forward anyway, with the first American responders reportedly landing at the Laikipia airbase on Saturday.
Continue reading...Ukraine accused of killing four in occupied Crimea
At least 10 people have been injured in the attacks, according to Russian-backed officials.
‘Nothing left to chance’ for Bayeux Tapestry’s journey to London
The 950-year-old work will be as safe "as a baby" during its move to London, French officials say.
Grim mood in Berlin after Germany loses Security Council bid – DW
- Grim mood in Berlin after Germany loses Security Council bid DW
- Germany blames Russia for 'bitter defeat' in UN Security Council bid BBC
- Germany's UN defeat: What went wrong? DW
- Did Germany lose its UNSC seat because of support for Israel? Al Jazeera
- ‘Embarrassing’: pressure on Merz after Germany’s failure to win UN security council seat The Guardian
Tasmanian devil named Mary still missing 3 days after escaping wildlife park in Australia: “A mystery” – CBS News
- Tasmanian devil named Mary still missing 3 days after escaping wildlife park in Australia: "A mystery" CBS News
- 'Shy' Tasmanian Devil Named Mary Captured on Camera Escaping Australian Wildlife Park People.com
- Tasmanian devil escapes Australian wildlife park upi.com
- Tasmanian devil named Mary thwarts Australian search team RTE.ie
- ‘Found around Coles’: Fake sightings of Tassie devil Gold Coast Bulletin
Bondi Beach shooting hero charged with assault
Ahmed al Ahmed disarmed one of the alleged shooters during the deadly attack at a Jewish event.
Hezbollah mortar hit UNIFIL position in Lebanon – Israel National News
- Hezbollah mortar hit UNIFIL position in Lebanon Israel National News
- UN peacekeeper killed, two wounded in shelling in Lebanon Reuters
- Lebanon: Another peacekeeper dies in new attack UN News
- Launch trajectory shows Hezbollah fired mortars that struck UNIFIL post, IDF says The Times of Israel
- UNIFIL peacekeeper killed and two others injured in shelling in southern Lebanon Euronews.com
Five Eyes security alliance warns of Chinese spy threat on job sites – NBC News
- Five Eyes security alliance warns of Chinese spy threat on job sites NBC News
- China Uses LinkedIn to Lure Spy Recruits in West, U.S. and Allies Warn WSJ
- U.S. and intelligence allies issue rare joint warning about China The Washington Post
- MI5 warns Chinese spies using job websites to target government staff BBC
- Five Eyes security alliance warns of Chinese espionage threat Reuters
Watch: Lebanon-Israel ceasefire deal made in ‘hope rather than expectation’
BBC correspondent John Sudworth reports from the Beirut stronghold of Hezbollah support, Dahieh.
Bondi attack hero Ahmed al-Ahmed charged with assaulting his father
Police allege the 44-year-old lauded for disarming one of the gunmen in December’s attack put his father in a headlock
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The Sydney man who disarmed one of the Bondi terror attackers has been charged with assaulting his father.
Ahmed al-Ahmed, 44, is accused of allegedly putting his father in a headlock on 9 March at a house in Bankstown, in the city’s west.
Continue reading...Police warn families of Tiananmen crackdown dead not to visit graves on 37th anniversary – AP News
- Police warn families of Tiananmen crackdown dead not to visit graves on 37th anniversary AP News
- China, US clash over Tiananmen anniversary; Taiwan says face up to history Reuters
- Hong Kong artist who tried to mark Tiananmen massacre with red thread intercepted by police The Guardian
- China: ‘Heartless’ ban on Tiananmen Mothers visiting cemetery signals escalating repression Amnesty International
- The 37th Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau (.gov)
‘Unparalleled discovery’: Gold Roman ring unearthed by amateur metal detectorist – CNN
- ‘Unparalleled discovery’: Gold Roman ring unearthed by amateur metal detectorist CNN
- See the 'Spectacular' Gold-and-Gemstone Ring a Roman Likely Buried for Safekeeping 1,700 Years Ago Smithsonian Magazine
- 'Rare' ring sheds light on how Romans navigated unrest BBC
- Somerset detectorist strikes gold with ‘spectacular’ Roman ring find The Guardian
- Ancient gold ring found in Somerset dates back to the third century WSVN
Trump says Eiffel Tower-like UFC structure may stay
President Donald Trump says he may choose to leave a purpose-built UFC arena standing at the White House because it is "attractive to a lot of people".
Hezbollah’s Fiber-Optic Drones Expose Cracks in Israeli Defenses – The New York Times
- Hezbollah’s Fiber-Optic Drones Expose Cracks in Israeli Defenses The New York Times
- IDF northern chief Rafi Milo narrowly escaped Hezbollah drone strike The Jerusalem Post
- Four IDF Soldiers Wounded in South Lebanon Drone Strike, Military Says Haaretz
- IDF probing Hezbollah use of drones with possible night-vision cameras The Times of Israel
- Hezbollah launches cross-border attack as Israeli strikes kill nine in Lebanon France 24
Mount Everest: Sherpa guide found alive after going missing for six days – BBC
- Mount Everest: Sherpa guide found alive after going missing for six days BBC
- Guide missing for a week on Mount Everest found crawling to base camp: "Nothing short of a miracle" CBS News
- Sherpa guide missing for a week on Mount Everest rescued while crawling to base camp ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Everest Sherpa Still Missing as Outfitter Faces Questions Explorersweb »
- Update: A Sherpa Guide on Mount Everest Has Been Rescued Six Days After Going Missing Outside Magazine
Missing Sherpa guide found on Mount Everest after ‘miracle’ self-rescue
Cleaners found Dawa Sherpa crawling towards Base Camp six days after he went missing at a higher altitude.