Lebanese Lawmakers Choose a President After 2 Years of Gridlock
Lawmakers elected Joseph Aoun, the commander of the Lebanese military, the first step in forming a government to lead a country recovering from economic crisis and a devastating war.
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White powder sent to Belgian PM’s office identified as poison strychnine
Powder can be fatal and led to aide of Alexander De Croo being hospitalised after they opened letter containing it A white powder in a letter that hospitalised an aide to Belgium’s prime minister, Alexander De Croo, has been identified as strychnine, a poison that can be fatal. The Brussels prosecutor’s office revealed on Wednesday…
Who is Joseph Aoun, Lebanon’s new president?
After years of gridlock, Lebanon’s parliament elected Aoun, the chief military commander, as president. His win could unlock money for postwar reconstruction.
Jimmy Carter funeral: mourners gather at Washington national cathedral – US politics live
39th president’s funeral service to be held at Washington national cathedral before he is laid to rest in Georgia You can read our obituary for Jimmy Carter here: 7am: Public visitation of Carter’s lying in state ends. Continue reading…
Powerful photos reveal dramatic scenes as LA fires rage
The fires have been spreading rapidly because of high winds and very dry conditions.
As Venezuela detains Americans, their families are left in the dark
The Maduro government says it has arrested at least nine U.S. citizens in the months since Venezuela’s widely discredited presidential election.
Russia keeping close eye on Trump’s claim to Greenland
The Kremlin reacts to the US president-elect’s remarks saying the Arctic is in Russia’s sphere of interest.
Jimmy Carter to receive state funeral in Washington DC before burial in Georgia
Service marks end of 39th president’s lying in state, with all five living presidents expected to attend procession Jimmy Carter’s six-day farewell to the nation culminates on Thursday as the 39th president receives a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral before returning to his home town of Plains, Georgia, for burial beside his wife, Rosalynn….
Two lynx captured after being illegally released in Scottish Highlands
The wild cats were humanely trapped using cameras near baited traps and are in quarantine Two lynx that were illegally released into the Scottish Highlands have been captured overnight and are said to be in good health. Police had issued a warning to the public on Wednesday evening not to approach the wild cats, after…
Wildlife groups urge UK government to ban lead ammunition
Environment secretary Steve Reed urged to bring in ‘full and swift ban’ to protect health of people, wildlife and pets Wildlife charities have called on the government to ban the sale and use of lead in ammunition used for outdoor shooting. The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT), RSPB, Wildlife and Countryside Link, Chem Trust and…