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World food crisis drives up U.N. aid funding need

Wed, 2024-11-27 20:47
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The global food crisis is largely responsible for driving up the United Nations' need for funding to confront disasters and emergencies around the world this year by one-fifth, the U.N. said on Wednesday.

U.N. humanitarian chief to visit Myanmar next week

Wed, 2024-11-27 20:47
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. humanitarian chief John Holmes said on Wednesday he would visit Myanmar next week to check on aid delivery to the isolated country that initially shut out foreign relief workers after a deadly cyclone in May.

Generator fumes kill 17 at Nigeria prayer meeting

Wed, 2024-11-27 20:47
UMUAHIA, Nigeria (Reuters) - At least 17 people died at a prayer meeting in rural Nigeria after apparently breathing noxious fumes from their power generator while asleep, police and witnesses said on Wednesday.

Turkey rapporteur recommends AKP not be closed: TV

Wed, 2024-11-27 20:47
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey's Constitutional Court rapporteur has recommended that the ruling AK Party not be closed for Islamist activities, broadcaster CNN Turk reported on Wednesday.

Colombia misused Red Cross emblem in hostage rescue

Wed, 2024-11-27 20:47
BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia misused the symbol of the Red Cross in this month's military rescue of politician Ingrid Betancourt and 14 other rebel-held hostages, it said on Wednesday, admitting a possible violation of the rules of war.

Peacekeeper shot and killed in Darfur: U.N.

Wed, 2024-11-27 20:47
KHARTOUM (Reuters) - A U.N.-African Union peacekeeper was shot and killed in Sudan's western Darfur region, a week after militiamen killed seven peacekeepers, a U.N. spokeswoman said on Wednesday.

Sudan's Bashir could escape war crimes indictment

Wed, 2024-11-27 20:47
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Sudan's president, accused of masterminding genocide in Darfur, might escape war crimes charges if he brings to justice two men suspected of mass killings, Western envoys said on Wednesday.

Hezbollah chief welcomes prisoners, Israel mourns

Wed, 2024-11-27 20:47
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, in a rare public appearance, welcomed five Lebanese freed from captivity in Israel on Wednesday after his guerrilla group returned the bodies of two captured Israeli soldiers.

Karzai sacks attorney-general after presidency bid

Wed, 2024-11-27 20:47
KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai fired the attorney-general on Wednesday after the country's top prosecutor announced he intended to run for the presidency in elections next year.

Raid on French car magazine refuels press debate

Wed, 2024-11-27 20:47
PARIS (Reuters) - A raid by French prosecutors on the offices of a specialist magazine that published unauthorized pictures of one of carmaker Renault's new models has refueled simmering controversy over press freedom in France.

Mugabe lashes out at Britain as inflation soars

Wed, 2024-11-27 20:47
HARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Wednesday accused Britain of trying to seize control of resources in the devastated African nation, as his government announced inflation had risen to 2.2 million percent.

China worker stabs 10 after fake money switch

Wed, 2024-11-27 20:47
BEIJING (Reuters) - A Chinese migrant worker killed one person and stabbed nine others after discovering his savings of 2,600 yuan ($380) had been swapped for counterfeit notes while he visited a prostitute, state media said on Wednesday.

Thai general calls for calm over temple row

Wed, 2024-11-27 20:47
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand and Cambodia moved on Wednesday to ratchet down tensions on their border where hundreds of troops faced off over a disputed ancient temple.

Zimbabwe inflation hits 2.2 million percent

Wed, 2024-11-27 20:47
HARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabwe's annual inflation rate, already the highest in the world, has hit 2.2 million percent, central bank Governor Gideon Gono said on Wednesday.

Iran says has "red lines" ahead of meeting

Wed, 2024-11-27 20:47
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's highest authority said on Wednesday his country would retain its disputed nuclear work, voicing defiance ahead of a meeting of world powers to be attended by the United States in a shift of policy.

Afghan NATO force hits targets inside Pakistan

Wed, 2024-11-27 20:47
KABUL (Reuters) - NATO forces in Afghanistan hit targets inside Pakistan with artillery and attack helicopters after coming under rocket fire from across the border, the alliance said on Wednesday.

Turkish military says killed 11 Kurdish militants

Wed, 2024-11-27 20:47
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish soldiers have killed 11 Kurdish guerrillas in an operation in the southeastern Turkish province of Hakkari, Turkey's military said on Wednesday.

Arab League criticizes ICC charges against Sudan

Wed, 2024-11-27 20:47
CAIRO (Reuters) - The Arab League said on Wednesday a decision by the International Criminal Court's prosecutor to charge Sudan's president with genocide may not have been well thought out, and it was concerned about repercussions.

Karzai sacks Afghan attorney-general after presidency bid

Wed, 2024-11-27 20:47
KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai fired the attorney-general on Wednesday after the country's top prosecutor announced he intended to run for the presidency in elections next year.

Iraq eyes full security control by year-end

Wed, 2024-11-27 20:47
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq hopes to have security control of all its provinces by the year-end, the national security adviser said on Wednesday, underscoring the government's growing confidence in its own forces.