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U.S. hits North Korea with sanctions over support for Russia, ballistic missile program

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

U.S. hits North Korea with sanctions over support for Russia, ballistic missile program

Dec. 16 (UPI) -- The United States on Monday imposed a new round of sanctions targeting North Korea over its ballistic missile program and support for Russia in the Kremlin's war against Ukraine.

Thailand becomes 51st member of U.S.-led Artemis Accords

Science News // 2 hours ago

Thailand becomes 51st member of U.S.-led Artemis Accords

Western nations blast North Korea-Russia military cooperation, 'dangerous expansion of conflict' in Ukraine

World News // 5 hours ago

Western nations blast North Korea-Russia military cooperation, 'dangerous expansion of conflict' in Ukraine

Hundreds feared dead after Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte in Indian Ocean

World News // 9 hours ago

Hundreds feared dead after Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte in Indian Ocean

Germany's Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote, triggers election early next year

World News // 10 hours ago

Germany's Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote, triggers election early next year

Dec. 16 (UPI) -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote Monday, setting the stage for parliamentary elections next year.

Ousted Syrian President Assad says he didn't consider stepping down or fleeing

World News // 13 hours ago

Ousted Syrian President Assad says he didn't consider stepping down or fleeing

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad said he did not consider stepping down or fleeing the country, but remained until Russia requested his "immediate evacuation," according to a statement published on the Telegram

Israel approves plan to expand Golan Heights settlements

World News // 14 hours ago

Israel approves plan to expand Golan Heights settlements

Dec. 15 (UPI) -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he will double the Israeli population of the Golan Heights following the fall of Syria's Bashar Al-Assad. The Israeli government approved the plan Sunday.

British government approves sale of Royal Mail to Czech billionaire

World News // 15 hours ago

British government approves sale of Royal Mail to Czech billionaire

Dec. 16 (UPI) -- The British government on Monday cleared Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's purchase of the Royal Mail's parent company, the International Distribution Services, for $4.56 billion.

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Syrians search Saydnaya prison in Damascus

Israeli soldiers patrol border with Syria

Archbishop of York pushes back against calls to quit amid abuse scandal

World News // 15 hours ago

Archbishop of York pushes back against calls to quit amid abuse scandal

Dec. 16 (UPI) -- The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, the Church of England's second-highest bishop, hit back Monday at calls for him to resign over alleged failings in dealing with a historical sex abuse case.

United States tells citizens to leave Syria, citing a 'volatile and unpredictable' security situation

World News // 17 hours ago

United States tells citizens to leave Syria, citing a 'volatile and unpredictable' security situation

Dec. 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. Embassy in Syria on Monday urged all Americans in the country to leave due to an ongoing "volatile and unpredictable" security situation with armed conflict and "terrorism throughout the country."

Brazilian President Lula out of hospital after emergency brain surgery

World News // 18 hours ago

Brazilian President Lula out of hospital after emergency brain surgery

Dec. 15 (UPI) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Sunday was discharged from a hospital after emergency surgery Monday for a brain bleed.

Georgian authorities launch investigation after 12 people found dead at ski resort

World News // 20 hours ago

Georgian authorities launch investigation after 12 people found dead at ski resort

Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Authorities in Georgia have launched an investigation into the deaths of a 12 people from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at a ski resort.

Five remaining Bali Nine members return to Australia after 19 years in Indonesian prison

World News // 21 hours ago

Five remaining Bali Nine members return to Australia after 19 years in Indonesian prison

Dec. 16 (UPI) -- The five remaining members of the so-called Bali Nine drug-smuggling ring have returned to Australia after serving nearly two decades in Indonesian prisons.

Seven tourists hospitalized in Fiji after drinking pina coladas at resort bar

World News // 22 hours ago

Seven tourists hospitalized in Fiji after drinking pina coladas at resort bar

Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Seven foreign tourists in Fiji were hospitalized after consuming rum cocktails at a bar in a luxury resort, officials said Monday as they investigate the cause of the poisoning.

Israel closes embassy in Ireland over criticism amid Gaza war

World News // 1 day ago

Israel closes embassy in Ireland over criticism amid Gaza war

Dec. 15 (UPI) -- Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar ordered the closure of Israel's embassy in Ireland on Sunday, over the European nation's recognition of a Palestinian state and criticism of the Middle Eastern country.

Thousands feared dead after Cyclone Chido hits Mayotte in Southeast Africa

World News // 1 day ago

Thousands feared dead after Cyclone Chido hits Mayotte in Southeast Africa

Dec. 15 (UPI) -- Tropical Cyclone Chido struck Southeast Africa, killing "perhaps a few thousand" in France's Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte on Saturday and then hitting Mozambique on Sunday, officials said.

Two Russian oil tankers sink in storm, cause spill in Kerch Strait

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Two Russian oil tankers sink in storm, cause spill in Kerch Strait

Dec. 15 (UPI) -- Two oil tankers carrying nearly 9,000 metric tons of mazut fuel were damaged by a storm, broke in half, sunk and caused oil spills in Kerch Strait, which separates Crimea and Russia.

Hezbollah loses Syrian smuggling route

World News // 2 days ago

Hezbollah loses Syrian smuggling route

Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Hezbollah has lost one of its main supply routes because of the fall of the Syrian government, the group's leader confirmed in a televised statement Saturday.

Hate crimes against Arabs, Muslims spur community and federal action

World News // 2 days ago

Hate crimes against Arabs, Muslims spur community and federal action

Dec. 14 (UPI) -- The Islamic Human Rights Commission seeks to address anti-Arab and anti-Muslim hate crimes during a two-day virtual conference.

New Syrian gov't blasts Israel's seizure of Mount Hermon outpost

World News // 2 days ago

New Syrian gov't blasts Israel's seizure of Mount Hermon outpost

Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Syria's interim government has asked the United Nations to intervene in Israel's occupation of a key site in the strategically important Golan Heights following the collapse of the Assad regime.

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