Erdogan admits ‘shortcomings’ as quake death toll hits 15,000
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday conceded "shortcomings" after criticism of his government's response to the massive earthquake that has killed over 15,000 people in Turkey and Syria.
Earthquake kills more than 4,300 in Turkey, Syria as buildings collapse
Rescuers in Turkey and Syria dug with their bare hands through the freezing night Tuesday hunting for survivors among the rubble of thousands of buildings felled in a series of violent earthquakes.
Australia to remove British monarch’s image from banknotes
Australia will remove the British monarch from its banknotes, replacing the late Queen Elizabeth II's image on its $5 note with a design honouring Indigenous culture, the central bank said Thursday.
Australian Cardinal Pell’s funeral sparks protests in Sydney
Protesters denounced late Australian cardinal George Pell for his "bigoted" views on Thursday, as the Catholic Church remembered his "remarkable legacy" with a grand funeral mass in Sydney.
Germany’s ‘animal’ tweet on Africa angers AU before policy launch
Germany, an ally of Ukraine, has been lambasting Russia since it invaded Ukraine last year and often criticises comments by Moscow’s leaders seeking influence abroad or defending the war.
Biden rejects F-16s for Ukraine as Russia claims advances
President Joe Biden said Monday the United States would not provide F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, as Kyiv expands the list of weaponry it needs to be better able to drive Russia forces from occupied territories.
US, Germany poised to send tanks to Ukraine after Kyiv’s pleas
The United States and Germany are poised to boost Ukraine's war effort with the delivery of heavy tanks, sources said, support Russia condemned as a "blatant provocation".
Yellen heads to Africa as US seeks closer ties amid China inroads
Yellen's travel to Senegal, Zambia and South Africa from Wednesday onwards comes after a detour to Switzerland where she is set to meet Chinese Vice Premier Liu He on macroeconomic issues.
Jailed drug kingpin ‘El Chapo’ sends ‘SOS’ to Mexico president
Notorious drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has appealed to Mexico's president for help due to alleged "psychological torment" he is suffering in a US prison, his lawyer said Tuesday.
Vietnam president Phuc resigns amid anti-graft purge
Vietnam President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has resigned, state media said Tuesday, after days of rumours he was about to be sacked amid a major anti-corruption drive that has seen several ministers fired.
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