(BEIRUT) — The shadowy leader of the Islamic State group claimed to appear for the first time in five years in a video released by the extremist group’s propaganda arm on Monday, acknowledging defeat in the group’s last stronghold in Syria but vowing a “long battle” ahead. The man said to be Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi…
Unvaccinated individuals have been the focus of attention during this year’s measles outbreaks. A record 704 cases of the illness have been confirmed in 22 states so far in 2019, and the CDC says the majority of those diagnoses have been in unvaccinated people. Health officials have repeatedly warned nearly everyone to get the shot…
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionOpposition leader Juan Guaidó is appealing to the military for support Three members of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s inner circle agreed with the opposition that he “had to go”, but then backtracked, US officials have said. It comes after the opposition leader Juan Guaidó called on the…
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Crown Prince Naruhito is Japan’s 126th emperor Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito is set to formally mark his ascension to the Chrysanthemum throne on Wednesday, a day after his father became the first emperor to abdicate in two centuries.In his first act as emperor, he will inherit Japan’s Imperial Treasures…
Image copyright MANDEL NGAN/Getty Image caption The Trump administration reportedly decided to pursue sanctions against the Muslim Brotherhood after an April meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi The Trump administration is working to designate the Muslim Brotherhood a foreign terrorist organisation, the White House said on Tuesday.The designation will bring economic and travel sanctions…
Image copyright Keystone/Getty Image caption Queen Wilhelmina (C in fur coat) spent the war in exile in London before returning as her country was liberated As World War Two neared an end, Dutch Queen Wilhelmina sought a deal with the Nazis to save the Belgian royal family, according to the newly published diaries of her…
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionViola Desmond is the first Canadian woman to appear on the face of a banknote. A Canadian $10 bill has won the top prize in an international banknote competition. The bill, featuring Canadian civil rights activist Viola Desmond, beat 15 other banknotes to win the International Bank…
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionOpposition leader Juan Guaidó is appealing to the military for support Venezuelan authorities say they are putting down a small coup attempt after opposition leader Juan Guaidó announced he was in the “final phase” of ending President Nicolás Maduro’s rule.He appeared in a video with uniformed men,…
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The court said the Canadian was the leader of a drug production and trafficking ring (file pic) A court in China has sentenced a Canadian citizen to death for producing and trafficking methamphetamine.Fan Wei is the second Canadian to be sentenced to death this year. Ten others, including five…
Image copyright EPA Image caption John Singleton became the first African-American nominated for a best director Oscar Stars from around the world of music, film and beyond have paid tribute to Oscar-nominated director John Singleton, who has died aged 51.Singleton, best known for 1991’s Boyz N The Hood “passed away peacefully” after being removed from…