Fire at Russia’s only aircraft carrier kills one, injures 12 people: agencies
At least one military serviceman was killed and 12 people were injured by a fire at Russia’s only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, Russian news agencies reported on Thursday.
East-West row upsets EU’s grand climate plan
Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic clashed with Western European nations on Thursday over the EU’s bold new push for climate neutrality by 2050, demanding funds for their energy transition to lower emissions, and a role for nuclear power.
Israel bars Gaza’s Christians from visiting Bethlehem and Jerusalem at Christmas
Christians in the Gaza Strip will not be allowed to visit holy cities such as Bethlehem and Jerusalem to celebrate Christmas this year, Israeli authorities said on Thursday.
U.S. Senate unanimously passes resolution recognizing Armenian genocide
The U.S. Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution that recognizes as a genocide the mass killings of Armenians a century ago, a move likely to infuriate Turkey and further strain ties between Ankara and Washington.
Russia court orders deportation of five U.S. university staff
A Russian court said on Thursday it had ordered the deportation of five employees of the United States’ University at Buffalo after finding them guilty of violating the terms of their visas.
Chile’s Congress rejects move to impeach President Pinera over rights abuses
Chilean lawmakers voted on Thursday to reject a move to impeach President Sebastian Pinera over allegations that he had failed to prevent human rights abuses over weeks of protests.
Ukraine detains five, including pediatric surgeon, for killing journalist in 2016
Ukrainian police have detained five people, including a pediatric surgeon and a rock musician, over the killing of an investigative journalist in a car bomb in July 2016, law enforcement officials said on Thursday.
U.S. Senate confirms John Sullivan as next U.S. ambassador to Russia
The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed the nomination of John Sullivan, President Donald Trump’s pick to be Ambassador to Russia, at a time when ties between Washington and Moscow have been strained.
U.S. tests ground-launched ballistic missile after INF treaty exit
The Pentagon on Thursday tested a conventionally configured ground-launched ballistic missile, a test that would have been prohibited under the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty.
Libyan commander urges forces to advance toward central Tripoli: TV
Libyan Commander Khalifa Haftar urged his forces to advance toward the center of Tripoli on Thursday in what he said would be the “final battle” for the capital, in a speech broadcast on Al Arabiya TV.
