Australia is appealing for a centralized database to track sperm donors amid fears that the current system could lead to a number of familial complications. “We need a central register across Australia, and a central bank so that everyone operates out of the same one … and it’s not dependent …
Read More »Kyrgyz government seeking to shut down radio station
A court in Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek on Thursday rescheduled for March 15 the hearing of a request by the country’s Culture Ministry to close down Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s local branch, called Radio Azattyk. Radio Azattyk’s website was blocked in Kyrgyzstan in October 2022 and its bank accounts frozen under …
Read More »Nicaragua deports 222 dissident prisoners to US in ‘unilateral’ move
Nicaragua has sent 222 prisoners, including dual citizen Michael Healy, to the U.S. after a unilateral decision by the country’s government. “The release of these individuals, one of whom is a U.S. citizen, by the government of Nicaragua marks a constructive step towards addressing human rights abuses in the country …
Read More »Church of England approves ‘prayers for God’s blessing’ on same-sex couples: ‘A long road’
The General Synod of the Church of England voted Thursday in favor of offering prayers for God’s blessing on same-sex couples following two days of extensive debate. The three houses of the Synod, which serves as a sort of parliament for the U.K.’s established church, voted overwhelmingly to support the …
Read More »China, top fentanyl source, blames US for ‘drug culture’ as Americans die from overdoses
Texas authorities bust Houston fentanyl lab Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin has the latest on how Texas law enforcement have located and broken up a fentanyl lab being operated out of Houston on ‘America’s Newsroom.’ The People’s Republic of China released a report Thursday highlighting drug use in the United …
Read More »Staggering Turkey earthquake death toll includes at least 3 US citizens: State Department
Three American citizens have been confirmed dead in southeastern Turkey following the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked the country and Syria this week, the U.S. State Department tells Fox News. A State Department spokesperson said the agency is “working closely with local authorities and other partner organizations to assist any …
Read More »Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy says European leaders ready to give military aircraft
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Thursday that several leaders of European Union countries have signaled they are ready to provide his military aircraft in its fight against Russia. Zelenskyy made the remark while visiting the European Union headquarters in Brussels. So far, Western nations including the U.S. have agreed to …
Read More »Annual inflation rate in Egypt reaches new high as currency surges
Egypt’s annual inflation surged to a new high in January as the country continues to battle ongoing price hikes and a depreciating currency, the Egyptian statistics bureau said on Thursday. The state-run Central Agency for Mobilization and Statistics published figures showing that the annual inflation stood at 26.5% last month, …
Read More »Tensions rise as Iran threatens Israel, reveals new underground airbase
Iran nuclear deal standoff Fox News correspondent Amy Kellogg interviews a former State Department official and an adviser to Iran’s nuclear negotiating team on the latest news surrounding the JCPOA. Iran officially revealed the first-of-its-kind underground airbase Tuesday dubbed “Eagle 44,” capable of housing fighter jets and long-range cruise missiles, …
Read More »Russia says it ‘cannot accept’ claims that Putin likely approved weapons for Malaysia Airlines shoot-down
Russia on Thursday is saying it “cannot accept” the results of an investigation that found “strong indications” Russian President Vladimir Putin was the person who approved the supply of anti-aircraft weaponry to Ukrainian separatists who shot down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in 2014. The results of the probe were announced Wednesday …
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