Investigation into Berlin truck attack turns to terrorist network

A man mourns at a makeshift memorial for the victims of the Christmas market attack near the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedaechtniskirche in Berlin on December 24. MILAN-Investigators on Saturday sought to hunt down where the Berlin Christmas market attacker got possible logistical support to cross at least two European borders and evade capture for days before being killed in a police shootout during a routine stop in a Milan suburb. Tunisian fugitive Anis Amri ‘s fingerprints and wallet were found in a truck that plowed into a Christmas market in Berlin on Monday night, killing 12 people and injuring 56 others.

Vote on Israel could spur further action – or trouble for UN

The U.S. green light that allowed the U.N. Security Council to condemn Israeli settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem could spur moves toward new terms to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But it also poses dangers for the United Nations with the incoming Trump administration and may harden Israel’s attitude toward concessions.

Vote on Israel could spur further action – or trouble for UN

The U.S. green light that allowed the U.N. Security Council to condemn Israeli settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem could spur moves toward new terms to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But it also poses dangers for the United Nations with the incoming Trump administration and may harden Israel’s attitude toward concessions.

LETHBRIDGE: Catching up to rural Vietnam

In November, I was in Vietnam – way, way out there in the Northern province of Ha Giang on the border with China. There were ethnic peoples in traditional dress, dangerous mountain passes, very few tourists and not a lot of modern conveniences.

LETHBRIDGE: Catching up to rural Vietnam

In November, I was in Vietnam – way, way out there in the Northern province of Ha Giang on the border with China. There were ethnic peoples in traditional dress, dangerous mountain passes, very few tourists and not a lot of modern conveniences.

India’s Modi lays foundation of huge statue amid criticism

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for a massive memorial of a medieval warrior king that’s expected to cost billions of rupees and has come under criticism from environmental activists and others. The memorial, which includes a proposed 192-meter -tall statue of Shivaji, a 16th century ruler from western India, will be built off the coast of Mumbai on land reclaimed from the Arabian Sea.

Fight to restore DST goes on

Turkish Cypriot Teachers’ union boss Sener Elcil said he will continue to fight until the re-introduction of Daylight Saving Time and three senior members of the coalition are dismissed. “The separatist political regime created by Turkey in the north of our island is regulated by commands coming from Turkey,” Elcil told the Cyprus Weekly.

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Television pictures showed two men being led from the aircraft in handcuffs. The prime minister of the tiny Mediterranean island, Joseph Muscat, tweeted: “Hijackers surrendered, searched and taken in custody”.

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Television pictures showed two men being led from the aircraft in handcuffs. The prime minister of the tiny Mediterranean island, Joseph Muscat, tweeted: “Hijackers surrendered, searched and taken in custody”.

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Winnersa Elections around the world have a single characteristic: they declare winners and losers. In Cyprus, though, elections have a unique outcome: only winners emerge from the ballot boxes.

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Winnersa Elections around the world have a single characteristic: they declare winners and losers. In Cyprus, though, elections have a unique outcome: only winners emerge from the ballot boxes.

Vietnam says recovery from Formosa industrial disaster could take a decade

Vietnam’s central region is expected to take a decade to completely recover from an industrial accident caused by a unit of a Taiwan conglomerate, which led to Vietnam’s worst ever environmental disaster, the government said. Formosa Ha Tinh Steel, a unit of Taiwan’s Formosa Plastics that runs an $11 billion steel plant, sullied more than 200 km of coastline in April, killing more than 100 tonnes of fish and devastating the environment, jobs and economies of four provinces.

Thousands flee coastal villages as typhoon approaches Philippines

Philippine authorities on Saturday evacuated thousands in coastal villages in the country’s central region where a category 4 typhoon is expected to make landfall later this weekend, bringing strong winds and heavy rains. The weather bureau said typhoon Nock-ten, locally known as Nina, had earlier packed winds of 130 kmh but has since slowed to 15 kmh, moving west-northwest and was on target to hit Camarines Sur province in the Bicol peninsula.

Reaction to US Vote at UN Security Council is Swift, Mixed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a statement in the Jewish settlement known to Israelis as Har Homa and to Palestinians as Jabal Abu Ghneim, in an area of the West Bank that Israel captured in 1967. The United States abstained from voting Friday at the U.N. Security Council on a resolution calling for Israel to stop its “settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory.”

Reaction to US Vote at UN Security Council is Swift, Mixed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a statement in the Jewish settlement known to Israelis as Har Homa and to Palestinians as Jabal Abu Ghneim, in an area of the West Bank that Israel captured in 1967. The United States abstained from voting Friday at the U.N. Security Council on a resolution calling for Israel to stop its “settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory.”

The year of the fentanyl crisis: How we got here

Marchers carried a coffin to remember friends, family and community members during a procession to mark Overdose Awareness Day in Vancouver in August. The highly potent opioid fentanyl was detected in more than 370 drug overdose deaths in British Columbia between January and October 2016.

The year of the fentanyl crisis: How we got here

Marchers carried a coffin to remember friends, family and community members during a procession to mark Overdose Awareness Day in Vancouver in August. The highly potent opioid fentanyl was detected in more than 370 drug overdose deaths in British Columbia between January and October 2016.

Kanyeihamba applauds government on Security

Edwin Mugumya the president Uganda law student’s society, Justice George Kanyeihamba and one of the publishers from Panamaline Books Uganda Limited during the press conference to launch the book. Photo by Agnes Nantambi Retired Supreme Court Justice George Kanyeihamba, has applauded President Yoweri Museveni for ensuring that his security is guaranteed, saying retired judges and magistrates find hard time staying in society especially with people they once condemned.

Kanyeihamba applauds government on Security

Edwin Mugumya the president Uganda law student’s society, Justice George Kanyeihamba and one of the publishers from Panamaline Books Uganda Limited during the press conference to launch the book. Photo by Agnes Nantambi Retired Supreme Court Justice George Kanyeihamba, has applauded President Yoweri Museveni for ensuring that his security is guaranteed, saying retired judges and magistrates find hard time staying in society especially with people they once condemned.

All-night talks fail to reach DR Congo deal

Kabila’s second and final five-year term ended on December 20, but he has shown no intention of leaving office soon, sparking violent protests that have left at least 40 people dead this week, according to the United Nations. President Joseph Kabila.

Rangers V Inverness CT at Ibrox Stadium : Match Preview

Rangers V Inverness CT – view commentary, squad, and statistics of the game live. Andy Halliday: Rangers don’t need strengthening in the January transfer window Andy Halliday believes Mark Warburton should ignore the January sales – because his Rangers squad is already good enough to clinch second spot in the Ladbrokes Premiership.

Sport24.co.za | Moyes: United have lost their traditions

Sunderland manager David Moyes has taken a veiled swipe at former employers Manchester United, claiming the Red Devils have given up the traditions that set them apart. The Scotsman, who was famously labelled the ‘Chosen One’ after being named as Sir Alex Ferguson’s successor in 2013, was at the Old Trafford helm for just 10 months before being sacked by the club.

Sport24.co.za | Moyes: United have lost their traditions

Sunderland manager David Moyes has taken a veiled swipe at former employers Manchester United, claiming the Red Devils have given up the traditions that set them apart. The Scotsman, who was famously labelled the ‘Chosen One’ after being named as Sir Alex Ferguson’s successor in 2013, was at the Old Trafford helm for just 10 months before being sacked by the club.

AC Milan beat Juventus on penalties to win Italy’s Super Cup15 min ago

Doha: A highly-spirited AC Milan hoisted their seventh Supercoppa Italiana football trophy after prevailing against heavy favourites Juventus via a penalty shoot-out 4-3 at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium here. Seventeen-year-old goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was the hero for the historic club Rossoneri, making a superb stop against Juventus’ Paulo Dybala with the sides knotted at 3-3 in the shoot-out on Friday, reports Efe.

AC Milan beat Juventus on penalties to win Italy’s Super Cup15 min ago

Doha: A highly-spirited AC Milan hoisted their seventh Supercoppa Italiana football trophy after prevailing against heavy favourites Juventus via a penalty shoot-out 4-3 at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium here. Seventeen-year-old goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was the hero for the historic club Rossoneri, making a superb stop against Juventus’ Paulo Dybala with the sides knotted at 3-3 in the shoot-out on Friday, reports Efe.

Cambodia’s explanation for killing of activist draws doubt

In this April, 6, 2016, file photo, Cambodian prominent political analyst Kem Ley smiles as he celebrates the 67th anniversary to commemorate the Kampuchea Krom territory’s return to Vietnam by the French government at Chroy Changvar in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Kem Ley, a poor farmer’s son turned champion of Cambodia’s have-nots, was killed in a still-unresolved case that has both silenced opposition figures and ignited a pro-democracy surge.

India beat Lanka by 34 runs, clinch U-19 Asia Cup24 min ago

Colombo: Skipper Abhishek Sharma led from the front to help India beat Sri Lanka by 34 runs and clinch the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup title here on Friday. Opting to bat after winning the toss, India posted a competitive 273/8 in their 50 overs and then rode on a clinical display by the spinners to bowl the hosts out for 239 in 48.4 overs at the R. Premadasa Stadium here.

Anirban Lahiri hits out at Indian Olympic Association, says didn’t…

Just two days after SSP Chawrasia hit out at the Indian Olympic Association and the sports ministry for not receiving the full amount of the promised Rs 30-lakh earmarked during the preparatory phase of the Rio Olympics, now country’s top pro, Anirban Lahiri has backed Chawrasia’s comments. “Everything that SSP had said is accurate, he is not embellishing any facts,” the 29-year-old Lahiri, who is gearing up for the season ahead on the PGA Tour, told Times of India.

Nusli Wadia files defamation suit against Tata Sons

Industrialist Nusli N Wadia has filed a criminal defamation case against Tata Sons, its interim chairman Ratan Tata and some directors for alleged “defamatory and offending” contents in a special resolution moved to seek his removal from three Tata Group firms. Wadia, who has been accused of siding with ousted Tata Group chairman Cyrus P Mistry, filed the defamation suit in the court of additional chief metropolitan magistrate in Mumbai.

New rules to ease passport application woes for single parents, sadhus

New Delhi: Sadhus and sanyasis can now mention names of their spiritual gurus instead of biological parents under new passport rules announced here today which also eliminate the mandatory requirement of the birth certificate as the proof of date of birth . The rules, which were announced by Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh, also provides a provision for government servants, who are not able to get “no objection certificate” from their respective ministries/departments.