Hamas, Israel Trade Blame Over Gaza Truce Delay
Hamas and Israel traded accusation on Wednesday over delays in finalising a ceasefire and hostage release deal, after both had reported progress in the latest round of Gaza truce talks.
Russian State Owner Says Cargo Ship Blast Was 'Terrorist Attack'
A "terrorist act" sank the cargo ship that went down in international waters in the Mediterranean this week, the Russian state-owned company that owns the vessel said Wednesday.
EU And US Condemn Bosnian Serb Lawmakers' Move To Block Institutions
The United States and Europe on Wednesday warned against any blockade of decision-making bodies in Bosnia's Serb Republic, in protest at the trial of its leader Milorad Dodik.
Azerbaijan Airlines Crash In Kazakhstan Killed 38: Kazakh Official
Thirty-eight people were killed when an Azerbaijan Airlines plane with 67 on board crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, a senior Kazakh official said.
Syrians Protest After Video Showing Attack On Alawite Shrine: Monitor, Witnesses
Angry protests broke out Wednesday in several areas of Syria after a video circulated showing an attack on an Alawite shrine in the country's north, a war monitor and witnesses said.
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.
Syria Authorities Say 1 Million Captagon Pills Torched
Syria's new authorities torched a large stockpile of drugs on Wednesday, two security officials told AFP, including one million pills of the amphetamine-like stimulant captagon, whose industrial-scale ...
Crisis-hit Valencia Hire West Brom's Corberan As New Boss
La Liga's relegation-threatened Valencia have appointed Carlos Corberan as their new manager after prising him from English ...
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 ...
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.
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.