Syria | EU criticizes Turkey’s offensive in Afrin

The European Union’s top diplomat criticized Turkey yesterday over its military offensive in a northern Syrian town, calling on Ankara to ensure that fighting eases in the

Russia | 77pct voted for re-election: Putin gains massive mandate for nationalist policies

Russian President Vladimir Putin won a fourth presidential term with nearly 77 percent of the vote — his highest score ever and a massive mandate to

Offbeat | Gorilla at Philadelphia Zoo takes stand against dirty hands

A male gorilla at the Philadelphia Zoo is taking a stand against dirty hands by opting to walk on two legs. Apparently, 18-year-old Louis is a

Analysis | What to expect from Putin and a resurgent Russia

Vladimir Putin now has a stronger hold on Russia — and stronger place in the world — thanks to an overwhelming mandate for yet another term

This Day in History | 1974 – Kidnap attempt on Princess Anne

Princess Anne and her husband Captain Mark Phillips have escaped an apparent kidnap attempt in which four people were wounded. The royal couple were returning to

World briefs

RUSSIA Vladimir Putin now has a stronger hold on Russia — and stronger place in the world — thanks to an overwhelming mandate for yet another term

UK art teacher wins USD1M teaching prize for inner city work

A British art teacher won a highly-competitive USD1 million teaching prize yesterday for her work with inner-city children in London, helping students feel welcome and safe

The Buzz | Pope Francis condemns prostitution as torture

Pope Francis has asked forgiveness for all Christians who buy sex from women, saying that men who frequent prostitutes are criminals with a “sick mentality” who

US | Trump-linked data analysis firm taps 50M Facebook profiles

A data analysis firm employed by President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign tapped the Facebook profiles of more than 50 million users without their permission, allowing it to

Amid spy row, UK accuses Russia of stockpiling a nerve agent

Britain’s foreign minister said yesterday that he has evidence Russia has been stockpiling a nerve agent in violation of international law, after a Russian envoy suggested

Russians vote on new Putin term as tensions flare with West

Russians headed to the polls in presidential elections expected to hand Vladimir Putin an easy victory, keeping him in power until 2024. Putin, 65, already Russia’s

Vatican bows to pressure, releases retired pope’s letter

Stung by accusations of spreading “fake news,” the Vatican on Saturday released the complete letter by Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI about Pope Francis after coming under blistering criticism

This Day in History | 1970 Willi and Willy meet in East Germany

The leaders of East and West Germany have met for the first time since the country was divided in 1949. About 2,000 young East Germans greeted West

Offbeat | Dead man walking: Court rejects Romanian’s claim he’s alive

Constantin Reliu learned in January that he was dead. After more than 20 years of working as a cook in Turkey, the 63-year-old returned home to Romania

The Buzz | Manila casino resort fire leaves at least three dead, two trapped

A fire that hit a hotel and casino complex in the Philippine capital yesterday killed least three employees, trapped two others and forced the evacuation of more than

World Briefs

China Members of the Uighur Muslim ethnic group held demonstrations in cities around the world to protest a sweeping Chinese surveillance and security campaign that has

Barbra Streisand says no #MeToo moment marred her life

Barbra Streisand said she’s never suffered sexual harassment but has felt abused by the media. During a tribute to Streisand’s decades of TV music

USA | Gun Control: Today’s debate has echoes of 1934

It was 1934. Mobsters armed with fully automatic “Tommy guns” had left a trail of bloodstained sidewalks and pockmarked walls across the country, and the new president

USA | Gun Control: Students stage huge walkout against firearms violence

They bowed their heads in honor of the dead. They carried signs with messages like “Never again” and “Am I next?” They railed against the

This Day in History | 2001 – Teenage woman guilty of rape

An 18-year-old woman has been convicted of rape after she pinned down a victim during a horrific gang sex attack. Claire Marsh is thought to

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