Pope Francis, tackling wars in Gaza and Ukraine in his yearly address to diplomats, said on Monday that “indiscriminately striking” civilians is a war crime because it violates international humanitarian law. Francis, 87, made his comments in a 45-minu…
At least nine Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza, military says
At least nine Israeli soldiers were killed in three separate incidents in the Gaza Strip, the military said on Tuesday. The Israeli army said the incidents occurred on Monday. Six of the soldiers died in an explosion intended to destroy a workshop used…
Germany’s Galeria Karstadt department stores file for bankruptcy
German department store chain Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof (GKK) has filed for insolvency at the Essen District Court, the company announced on Tuesday. Galeria is therefore looking for a new owner. Talks with potential investors have already begun and the…
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FOOTBALLBeckenbauer death: Munich arena memorial service, Cup rebrand proposed, moving \- ‘One of the greatest footballers’ – Germany’s Beckenbauer dies at 78, moved \- ‘A sporting legend far beyond football’ – Beckenbauer tributes, moved \- League Cup…
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ISRAEL-PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES-CONFLICT At least nine Israeli soldiers have been killed in three separate incidents in the Gaza Strip. Moving \- Baerbock calls for more humanitarian ceasefires for Gaza aid, moving under ISRAEL-PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES-C…
Beckenbauer death: Arena memorial service and Cup rebrand proposed
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge wants a memorial service for Franz Beckenbauer in Bayern Munich’s home stadium, and Berti Vogts has proposed to name the German Cup after the football great who died on Sunday at age 78. Rummenigge, who played with Beckenbauer at …
Macron appoints 34-year-old Gabriel Attal as new French premier
President Emmanuel Macron has appointed 34-year-old former education minister Gabriel Attal as France’s new prime minister, the Élysée Palace announced on Tuesday, after Élisabeth Borne’s centrist government resigned the previous day. Macron is eager t…
BAI-REC to fund 28 shuttlers for international tournaments
New Delhi [India], January 9 (ANI): The Badminton Association of India (BAI), with support from Rural Electrification Corportation (REC), will fund the country’s 28 talented shuttlers for top-level international badminton tournaments in order to help t…
Macron appoints 34-year-old Gabriel Attal as new French premier
President Emmanuel Macron has appointed 34-year-old former education minister Gabriel Attal as France’s new prime minister, the Élysée Palace announced on Tuesday, after Élisabeth Borne’s centrist government resigned the previous day. Macron is eager t…
Amaechi has not resigned from APC – Eze to Wike, Abe
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Eze Chukwuemeka Eze has informed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike and former Rivers senator, Magnus Abe, that Chibuike Amaechi has not resigned from the party. Eze accuse…