Argentina’s President Javier Milei Signs Decree Slashing 5,000 Government Jobs
Javier Milei plans to lay off 5,000 state employees hired this year as part of efforts to slash government spending amid backdrop of Argentina's troubled economy.
Shooting at Prague University Leaves at Least 14 Dead and 25 Injured
David Kozak, a 24-year-old student from Kladno in central Bohemia, was the attacker. After killing 14 people and wounding others, the attacker shot himself.
Pope Says Catholic Priests Can Bless Same-Sex Couples, but Not Their Union
In a document issued on Dec. 18, 2023 by the Vatican, Pope Francis clarifies that Catholic priests can bless same-sex couples but not their union.
Javier Milei Braces Argentines for Economic Shock as He Takes Office
Javier Milei was inaugurated as Argentina’s new president on Dec. 10 as thousands of enthusiastic Argentines gathered to hear his first speech.
US Military Grounds Entire Osprey Fleet After Deadly Training Crash in Japan
U.S. military is grounding entire fleet of CV-22 Osprey aircraft following deadly U.S. Air Force crash off Japan's Yakushima Island coast leaving 8 airmen dead.
Japan’s First-Ever Conviction for Illegal Organ Trafficking Shines a Light on Forced Organ Harvesting
In a landmark ruling, a Japanese court has convicted a non-profit executive of facilitating illegal overseas organ transplants for Japanese citizens.
Russia Draws Western Ire After Top Court Dubs LGBT Movement ‘Extremist’
Russia’s Supreme Court is drawing condemnation from Western rights groups after effectively banning pro-LGBT “activism.”
Pope Says Church Leaders Can Baptize Some ‘Transsexual’ Catholics, Allow Some LGBT Godparents
A letter from Pope Francis provides guidelines on LGBT acceptance under church law. An American priest expects the result to be 'messy' problems for Catholics.
Netherlands’ Rightward Shift Likely to Impact Western Aid to Ukraine
Geert Wilders’ surprise electoral win may see Amsterdam’s approach to Ukraine move closer to that of Hungary and Slovakia.
Argentina Elects Javier Milei as President, Economy Minister Concedes Defeat
Classical liberal economist Javier Milei has won Argentina's presidential election, with Economy Minister Sergio Massa conceding defeat on Sunday, Nov 19, 2023.
Calls to Counter-Terrorism Hotline Have Doubled Since Hamas Attack
Britain's counter-terrorism hotline received 1,350 calls between Oct. 7 and Oct. 25, more than twice the number it recorded in the same period in...
EXCLUSIVE: Communist China’s Infiltration of the Solomon Islands ‘Getting Stronger,’ MP Says
Communist China is infiltrating the Solomon Islands, seeking to create favorable economic, diplomatic, and military advantages for itself, one MP says.
