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Israel October 3, 2023

Jailed terrorist's illicit acts with prison guard leads to ban on female workers: reports

Israeli police launched an investigation into claims a female prison guard had an intimate relationship with an imprisoned terrorist, though her lawyer says the woman is the victim.

Europe October 2, 2023

World Trade Organization chief warns against trade fragmentation trends

World Trade Organization's leader warned that early indications of global trade division were emerging, expressing concerns about practices.

United Kingdom October 2, 2023

Crime-fighting mom tracks down alleged thief, helps land him in court with simple tactic

A mom in the UK who held sit-in protests outside the home of a man who allegedly stole her son's bike helped land the suspect in court, according to local reports.

Middle East September 28, 2023

Iran's Defense Ministry car battery factory hit by second fire in 1 week

A fire incident occurred on Thursday at an automobile battery factory owned by Iran's Defense Ministry, marking the second such incident in less than a week.

Germany September 27, 2023

Germany bans far-right extremist group that tried to spread Nazi ideologies in children

German authorities have raided dozens of residences tied to the Artgemeinschaft, a far-right extremist group known for indoctrinating children with Nazi ideology.

Middle East September 25, 2023

Bahraini officer and soldier killed in drone attack on Yemeni-Saudi border

A drone strike launched by Yemeni rebels resulted in the deaths of a Bahraini officer and a soldier while they were patrolling the Yemeni-Saudi border.

Japan September 25, 2023

Japan's Kishida teases new economic package amid waning support for conservative government

Right-wing Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday revealed the general idea behind a new economic package, which comes as his Cabinet grapples with dwindling support.

Japan September 22, 2023

Ambassador Rahm Emanuel slams Chinese ban on Japanese seafood

Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel slammed China's ban on Japanese seafood imports as "economic coercion" during a Friday speech in Tokyo.

United Kingdom September 17, 2023

'Catch Me If You Can'-style conman exposed after decades of bizarre lies, scams: report

Jody Francis Oliver was an unemployed married dad living in the U.K. who was discovered to be a prolific liar who swindled millions of dollars from people using false identities.

Mexican Cartel Violence September 17, 2023

Mexican cartel bases used to spy on enemies, dispatch hitmen

Mexican cartels have set up so called "intelligence centers" in parts of the country. The centers also work as communications hubs so the criminal organizations can keep a watch on authorities and others.