World Archive
Latest Posts
Number of missing in California wildfire jumps to 631, while death toll reaches 63
on: by Fernil News
At least 63 are now dead from a Northern California wildfire, and officials say they have a missing persons list with 631 names on it in an ever-evolving accounting of the missing after the nation’s deadliest wildfire in a century. The
UK’s May appeals to public on Brexit deal to avoid government’s collapse
on: by Fernil News
British Prime Minister Theresa May appealed directly to voters to back her Brexit plan Friday as she waited to see whether rivals within her party have gained enough support to launch a leadership challenge. May answered questions from callers on a
US sanctions 17 Saudis for role in Khashoggi murder
on: by Fernil News
The U.S. Treasury announced Thursday punishing sanctions on 17 Saudis for their role in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Those sanctioned include Saud al-Qahtani, a former top aide to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman,
Bangladesh cancels Rohingya repatriations as refugees resist going back
on: by Fernil News
The head of Bangladesh’s refugee commission said plans to begin the repatriation of Rohingya Muslim refugees to Myanmar yesterday were scrapped after officials were unable to find anyone who wanted to return. The refugees “are not willing to go back now,”
North Korea tests ‘new high-tech weapon’
on: by Fernil News
North Korean state media on Friday said leader Kim Jong Un had overseen the testing of a “newly-developed high-tech weapon,” according to South Korean Yonhap news agency. “Kim Jong Un inspected the testing of a newly-developed high-tech tactical weapon at the