Anglican Church Leader Urges 'Penitence' Amid Abuse Row
The incoming head of the world's Anglicans urged the Church of England to "kneel in penitence" in a Christmas Day sermon as its leadership faces criticism over the handling of sexual abuse scandals.
Russian Court Reduces Sentences For Playwright, Director
A Russian court slightly reduced prison sentences Wednesday on a playwright and a theatre director convicted of "justifying terrorism" in a play.
Pope Calls For 'Arms To Be Silenced' Across World
Pope Francis called Wednesday for an end to the war in Ukraine and for talks for a just peace as the country was pummelled by 170 Russian missiles and drones on Christmas morning.
Lebanon Says Israeli Air Strike Hits Target In East
Lebanon's state media said an Israeli air strike targeted the Baalbek region in the east of the country before dawn on Wednesday, branding it a "violation" of the fragile ceasefire between Israel and ...
Suriname Ex-dictator And Fugitive Desi Bouterse Dead: President
Desi Bouterse, the former dictator of Suriname who was a fugitive from justice for the murder of political opponents four decades ago, has died at age 79, the government said Wednesday.
Romania Says No Violation Of Airspace By Russian Missile
NATO member Romania said Wednesday it had not detected any Russian missile passing through its airspace to target Ukraine as claimed by Kyiv.
Hamas Says 'New' Israeli Conditions Delaying Agreement On Gaza Ceasefire
Hamas said Wednesday that "new conditions" imposed by Israel had delayed the finalisation of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, but acknowledged that negotiations were still proceeding.
25 Survivors From Plane Crash In Kazakhstan: Ministry
Kazakhstan's emergency situation ministry on Wednesday said 25 people had survived the crash of a passenger jet with 67 people on board in the west of the country.
Pakistan Air Strikes Kill 46 In Afghanistan: Taliban Spokesman
Pakistan air strikes in an eastern border province of Afghanistan killed 46 people, the Taliban government spokesman told AFP on Wednesday, as the defence ministry vowed retaliation.
Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crashes In Kazakhstan
An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet flying from the capital Baku to Grozny in Russia crashed on Wednesday in western Kazakhstan, the Kazakh transport ministry said on Wednesday.
Ukraine Reports Massive Christmas Day Attack By Russia
Russian missiles killed at least one person and damaged energy infrastructure across Ukraine, according to officials, who reported a massive Christmas attack.
Sweeping Vietnam Internet Law Comes Into Force
New Vietnamese internet rules requiring Facebook and TikTok to verify user identities and hand over data to authorities came ...