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Check out the nations that opposed Ghana-Led slavery vote at UN
The United States, Israel and Argentina have voted against a landmark United Nations General Assembly resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity”, setting them apart from the overwhelming majority of member states that backed the Ghana-led initiative. The resolution, whi...
Stepson of Norway’s crown prince convicted of rape, sentenced to 4 years in prison
The stepson of Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon was found guilty on Monday of rape and domestic violence and sentenced to four years in prison after a seven-week trial that has further dented the royal family’s once picture-perfect image.
Two Scots charged in Australia over 107kg ketamine raids
Two Scots have been arrested and charged in connection with drug offences in Australia after police seized more than 100kg of ketamine.
Kharg Island: Why does the US have it in its sights?
But any US operation to seize the island would be challenging, according to Aaron Maclean, host of the School of War podcast and a CBS News national security analyst.
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of Ann Widdecombe
A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of former MP and government minister Ann Widdecombe.
Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels
The price of oil has fallen to levels not seen since before the Iran war as traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route gradually resumes.
I was applying for hundreds of jobs – this tip helped me get one
Trying to find your first job right now can be a struggle.
Trump seeking edits to US-Iran deal, US media report
President Donald Trump has requested edits to the US-Iran deal to bring an end to fighting that began earlier this year, US media reported.
‘It was either killed or be killed’ – ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia
Shopkeeper Yusuf Ali still battles with memories of his time as a child soldier fighting on the streets of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu.
Trump asks Congress for $87.6bn for Iran war after Republican showdown
The White House has asked lawmakers to approve $87.6bn (£66.5bn), mostly for "urgent needs" connected with the US war on Iran, a day after Congress passed a resolution rebuking the military action.
Fuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukraine targets oil facilities
Russian-backed authorities have suspended fuel sales to the public in the occupied region of Crimea as Ukraine continues its attacks on the peninsula. Fuel had already been rationed due to shortages caused by Ukraine’s recent campaign against supply routes in Russian-occupied territories. Governor Sergey Aksyonov said...
FAA delaying flights at New York, Philadelphia airports
The Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday it was slowing flights into three New York City area airports and Philadelphia International Airport due to severe weather and air traffic staffing shortages.