German Court Convicts Former Syrian Official of Crimes Against Humanity
Eyad al-Gharib, a former secret police officer, was sentenced to four and a half years in prison in a case that rights groups have hailed as a landmark. Read more...
Health Women experience 'significantly faster' declines in cognition than men
Researchers analysed data on the cognitive decline of26,088 people who were repeatedly tested for global cognition, executive function and memory. Read more...
Emma Thompson wears a padded brown coat and blue dungarees as she enjoys a stroll
The actress, 61, was seen enjoying a relaxing stroll through Londonas she spoke on the phone to someone on Wednesday afternoon. Read more...
The Best States for Retirement in 2021
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Maya, the only female porter in Ludhiana, carries bags for a few rupees to pay for her son, 12
Maya Devi, 40, is the only woman railway porter in the Punjab city of Ludhiana. As the mother of a 12-year-old, she has no choice but to keep working. Read more...
500 vehicles in flames after fuel tanker explodes on Afghanistan-Iran border
More than 500 vehicles burst into flames at the Afghanistan-Iranian border Saturday afternoon after a fuel truck there exploded, provincial officials told Afghanistan's TOLO News. Read more...
ALEX BRUMMER Everyone a loser in battle for G4S
If investors approve the 3.8billion offer from Allied Universal, then command and control of the world's largest security company, employing 530,000 people, would pass to the Pennsylvania firm. Read more...
Kate Miller-Heidke delivers a heavenly performance in front of Sydney'sSt Mary's Cathedral
On Thursday night, Kate Miller-Heidke, 39, once again did what she does best, when she took to the stage at Sunset Piazza in Sydney. Read more...
Unemployment Claims Dropped Last Week as Coronavirus Cases Eased
The Labor Department is scheduled to release its weekly report on applications for government unemployment insurance. Read more...
Haaland, With a Key Vote in Her Column, Appears Headed for Confirmation
Senator Joe Manchin III, who oversees the confirmation hearing, said he would support Representative Deb Haaland, President Bidens nominee to lead the Interior Department. Read more...
Mars Mission From U.A.E. to Arrive and Orbit Red Planet
The Hope spacecraft fired its engines on Tuesday and was grappled by the planets gravity to begin its atmospheric science studies. Read more...
Britons' top takeaway choices during lockdown 3.0 revealed - and it's fish and chips that's No1
The single most popular item is chips, followed by fish, with haddock (44 per cent), then cod (35 per cent) the two varieties Britons want to reel in. Read more...
Youre New Here, Arent You? Digital Theaters Unexpected Upside
Companies and venues that put work online are finding big, new and younger audiences but little revenue. Read more...
The incredible panoramic photos by Hans-Georg Esch in new book Advancing Horizons
The tome is called Advancing Horizons and it contains 60 photographs byGerman photographer and filmmaker Hans-Georg Esch. Here we present a sneak preview of the book's delights. Read more...
Flight Centre boss wants Australian interstate travel to resume next month
Flight Centre CEO Graham Turner believes travel could begin once those most at risk have been vaccinated for coronavirus in Australia. Read more...