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Philippines convicts journalist on terror charge called 'absurd'
A young Philippine journalist who spent nearly six years in a crowded provincial prison was found guilty of terror financing on Thursday in a case rights groups and a UN expert labelled a "travesty of justice".
Philippine President Marcos hit with impeachment complaint
Members of Philippine civil society groups filed an impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand Marcos on Thursday, accusing him of systematically bilking taxpayers out of billions of dollars for bogus flood control projects.
Trump to unveil 'Board of Peace' at Davos after Greenland backtrack
US President Donald Trump will show off his new "Board of Peace" and meet Ukraine's leader at Davos on Thursday -- burnishing his claim to be a peacemaker a day after backing off his own threats against Greenland.
Hong Kong starts security trial of Tiananmen vigil organisers
The national security trial of three Hong Kong activists who organised annual Tiananmen vigils began Thursday, with the trio facing up to 10 years in prison.
Bangladesh launches campaigns for first post-Hasina polls
Bangladesh begins official campaigning on Thursday for hugely anticipated general elections next month, the first since the 2024 uprising ended the autocratic rule of Sheikh Hasina.
Stocks track Wall St rally as Trump cools tariff threats in Davos
Asian stocks rose Thursday while safe-haven precious metals extended losses after Donald Trump rowed back on his threat to hit key European countries with tariffs over their opposition to the US takeover of Greenland.
'They poisoned us': grappling with deadly impact of nuclear testing
Nuclear weapons testing has affected every single human on the planet, causing at least four million premature deaths from cancer and other diseases over time, according to a new report delving into the deadly legacy.
Greenlanders doubtful over Trump resolution
Greenlanders were sceptical on Wednesday following US President Donald Trump's announcement that he had settled the question of the Arctic island's future.
Interim Venezuela leader to visit US
Venezuela's interim president will soon visit the United States, a senior US official said Wednesday, further signaling President Donald Trump's willingness to embrace the oil-rich country's new leader.
Australia day of mourning for victims of Bondi Beach shooting
Australians will fall quiet in candlelight Thursday on a national day of mourning for the 15 people killed by gunmen who opened fire at a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach.
In Davos speech, Trump repeatedly refers to Greenland as 'Iceland'
US President Donald Trump repeatedly made an apparent gaffe in a speech Wednesday to world leaders assembled in Switzerland by referring to "Iceland" several times instead of his much coveted "Greenland," with the White House furiously denying any confusion on his part.
Trump announces Greenland 'framework', backing off force and tariffs
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had reached a framework of a deal that satisfies him on Greenland, as he backed down both on threats to seize the island by force from Denmark and on imposing tariffs against European allies.
US stocks rise as markets cheer easing of Greenland tensions
Stocks mostly steadied Wednesday as markets digested shifting comments from US President Donald Trump that dialed down tensions with Europe over Greenland.
US Republicans begin push to hold Clintons in contempt over Epstein
A Republican-led US House panel voted Wednesday to launch contempt of Congress proceedings against Bill and Hillary Clinton over their refusal to testify before its probe into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump says agreed 'framework' for US deal over Greenland
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he reached a framework for a permanent deal over his contentious efforts to acquire Greenland, and that he would therefore waive tariffs that were to hit European allies.
Iran says 3,117 killed in protests, activists fear 'far higher' toll
Iranian authorities on Wednesday said 3,117 people were killed during protests that first erupted in late December, but activists said the actual toll risked being many times higher due to a crackdown that suppressed the demonstrations.
Iran says 3,117 killed during protests, activists fear 'far higher' toll
Iranian authorities on Wednesday said 3,117 people were killed during protests that first erupted in late December, but activists said the actual toll risked being many times higher due to a crackdown that suppressed the demonstrations.
Israel says struck Syria-Lebanon border crossings used by Hezbollah
The Israeli military said it struck four crossings along the Syria-Lebanon border on Wednesday that were used by Hezbollah to smuggle weapons, after earlier launching fresh strikes on the militant group in Lebanon.
Spain train drivers call strike after deadly accidents
Spanish train drivers on Wednesday called a three-day strike for February, plunging the country's under-scrutiny railways into further turmoil, after two accidents just days apart killed 44 people.
US begins IS prisoner transfer as Syria govt, Kurds trade attack blame
The United States said it launched an operation Wednesday that could move thousands of Islamic State group jihadists from Syria to Iraq, as Syrian and Kurdish-led forces traded accusations of breaching a fragile ceasefire.
Israel launches wave of fresh strikes on Lebanon
Israel launched fresh strikes on what it said were Hezbollah targets in south Lebanon after raids earlier Wednesday killed two people, the latest violence despite a year-old ceasefire with the militant group.
Huge lines, laughs and gasps as Trump lectures Davos elite
To muted applause and not a few stony faces, US President Donald Trump took the stage before hundreds of the world's rich and powerful Wednesday for the most anticipated speech of this year's Davos forum.
Trump rules out 'force' against Greenland but demands talks
US President Donald Trump for the first time ruled out using force to take Greenland as he addressed world leaders in Davos Wednesday, but demanded "immediate negotiations" to acquire the island from Denmark.
Trump rules out force against Greenland but demands 'immediate' talks
US President Donald Trump ruled out using force to take Greenland for the first time as he addressed world leaders in Davos Wednesday, but demanded "immediate negotiations" to acquire the island from Denmark.
Israeli strike kills three Gaza journalists including AFP freelancer
An Israeli air strike killed an AFP freelancer and two other journalists in Gaza on Wednesday, the territory's civil defence agency said, while the military said it struck "suspects" operating a drone.
Prince Harry accuses tabloids of making wife's life 'absolute misery'
An emotional Prince Harry on Wednesday blasted the publisher of two UK newspapers, accusing them of making his wife Meghan's life "an absolute misery" as he finished testifying at London's High Court.
US Congress targets Clintons in Epstein contempt fight
A US House panel was set to vote Wednesday on whether to launch contempt of Congress proceedings against Bill and Hillary Clinton over their refusal to testify before its politically charged investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Huge lines, laughs and gasps as Trump addresses Davos elites
It looked like a rock concert: hundreds of the world's rich and powerful stood in a massive line for a precious seat to hear US President Donald Trump deliver his speech in the Swiss ski resort of Davos.
Trump at Davos demands 'immediate' Greenland talks but rules out force
President Donald Trump demanded immediate talks on acquiring Greenland in a hardline speech at Davos Wednesday, but said that while the United States possessed "unstoppable force" it would not use it to take the Arctic island from Denmark.
Australia pauses for victims of Bondi Beach shooting
Australians will light candles and fall silent Thursday on a national day of mourning for the 15 people killed by gunmen who opened fire on a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach.
Prince Harry says UK tabloid court battle in 'public's interest'
Prince Harry insisted on Wednesday that his latest legal battle with a UK tabloid publisher was "not just about me" and was in the public interest, as he took the stand in a London court.
Trump lands in Davos to push Greenland claims
US President Donald Trump touched down in a tense Davos on Wednesday to give an "America First" speech that will push his world-shaking bid to seize control of Greenland.