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Quake-prone Istanbul not at heightened risk: expert
Fears of another major earthquake have been rekindled in Istanbul since the February 6 disaster that hit Turkey and Syria, but a prominent Turkish seismologist has reassured the risk "hasn't increased".

Walloped by hurricane, Cuba's tobacco sector struggles to its feet
Cuban farmer Maritza Carpio, 62, is optimistic. Five months after Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc on the island nation and its vital tobacco industry, she has started drying leaves for habano cigars again.

First inmates transferred to El Salvador's new gangster prison
The first 2,000 inmates of a new prison built in El Salvador to accommodate more than 40,000 suspected gangsters targeted in President Nayib Bukele's "war" on crime, arrived at the facility Friday.

Syria rebel rescuers urge help after child dies of quake injuries
White Helmets rescuers in rebel-held northwest Syria called on international help Friday to save people with quake-related crush injuries after a boy they rescued died from the condition.

Jill Biden in Kenya on visit focusing on drought
US First Lady Jill Biden arrived in Kenya on Friday, kicking off a visit aimed at focusing attention on the worst drought to hit the Horn of Africa in decades.

Hong Kong martial arts coach jailed for inciting subversion
A martial arts teacher accused of running an armed movement to overthrow Hong Kong and China's governments was jailed for five years on Friday under the city's national security law.

Vast cemetery in Iraq echoes 14 centuries of life and death
Tombstones stretch as far as the eye can see across Iraq's Wadi-al-Salam cemetery, often described as the world's biggest, which bears silent witness to life and death over 14 centuries.

Pakistani brothers released from Guantanamo and sent home
Two Pakistani brothers, Abdul and Mohammed Rabbani, have been freed from the US military prison at Guantanamo Bay after more than 20 years in detention and repatriated, the Pentagon said Thursday.

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years in LA rape case
Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was sentenced Thursday to 16 years in prison for the rape of a woman in a Beverly Hills hotel room a decade ago.

Nicaragua a political headache for Latin American left
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega's move to strip more than 300 critics and political opponents of citizenship, and Chile's forceful condemnation, have shone a spotlight on a deep ideological divide between leftist Latin American leaders.

EU eases Syria sanctions to speed up quake aid
The European Union said Thursday it is temporarily easing sanctions on Syria to speed up aid deliveries to the country two weeks after a devastating earthquake.

Husband held after woman's dismembered body found in Paris park: source
French police on Thursday detained for questioning the husband of a woman whose dismembered body was found in plastic bags at different locations in a popular Paris park, a source close to the investigation told AFP.

Climate change, rampant urbanization fuel Brazil storm disasters
Climate change and unchecked construction in flood- and landslide-prone areas are making disasters like the violent storm that killed at least 48 people in southeastern Brazil ever more frequent, according to a leading expert.

Minute of silence for slain teacher in southwest France
French schools were set Thursday to hold a nationwide minute of silence for a teacher stabbed to death the previous day by one of her pupils with no apparent motive.

French pop star Aya Nakamura and ex fined for brawl
French pop giant Aya Nakamura was fined 10,000 euros ($10,600) on Thursday and her former partner Vladimir Boudnikoff 5,000 euros, over a dispute in which the pair came to blows in August 2022.

French court delays Chilean's appeal for murder of Japanese student
A French court on Thursday granted a request to delay the appeal of Chilean Nicolas Zepeda, convicted of the 2016 murder of his Japanese ex-girlfriend Narumi Kurosaki, after the defendant's lawyer was changed at the last moment.

Three men arrested over N.Ireland police officer's shooting
Police in Northern Ireland said Thursday that they had arrested three men over the shooting of an off-duty officer, after declaring "violent dissident republicans" the "prime focus" of their investigation.

Ukrainian troops seek solace in faith and prayer
God moves in mysterious ways, the Bible says. In eastern Ukraine, one of His representatives drives a Lada 1600, powered by petrol and prayer.

Chinese livestreamers flock outdoors for late-night tips
In the dead of night on a bridge in southern China, around two dozen livestreamers sat crooning and chatting into microphones, their identical ring lights spaced a few metres apart in glowing rows.

Death toll from China mine collapse rises to four, dozens still missing
The death toll from a collapse at a coal mine in northern China rose to four on Thursday, state media reported, as the search for dozens still missing resumed after a massive landslide hindered progress overnight.

Weinstein to be sentenced in LA rape case
Disgraced movie industry tycoon Harvey Weinstein is due to be sentenced Thursday over the rape of a woman in a Beverly Hills hotel room a decade ago.

US seeks custody of Peru ex-president Toledo for extradition
US attorneys asked a California judge on Wednesday to revoke the bail of former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo and prepare for his extradition to Peru, where he is wanted on corruption charges.

Dubai housing boom buoys buyers, burdens tenants
With rents soaring and properties selling fast, the expatriate hub of Dubai is in the throes of a housing boom bolstered by rich emigres that has buoyed investors and burdened tenants.

Search for China mine collapse survivors on hold after landslide
Search and rescue efforts at a coal mine in northern China's Inner Mongolia region have been put on hold after a massive landslide, state media reported Thursday, following a collapse that killed at least two people and trapped dozens.

Japan's rare intimacy coordinators in demand after abuse scandals
On a set outside Tokyo, Momoko Nishiyama sits with the drama's director and watches as a man undresses a woman, guiding the love scene as one of just two "intimacy coordinators" in Japan.

Nipsey Hussle killer jailed for at least 60 years
The man who shot dead Grammy-winning rapper Nipsey Hussle on a Los Angeles street in 2019 was jailed for at least 60 years on Wednesday.

US authorizes extradition of Peru's ex-president Toledo: Lima prosecutors
The United States has authorized the extradition of former Peruvian president Alejandro Toledo, who served from 2001 to 2006, to face charges of corruption in his home country, Peru's prosecutor's office said Tuesday.

Ukraine first lady urges UN to create tribunal for Russian 'crimes'
Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska urged the United Nations Wednesday to establish a special tribunal to try Russia for crimes of aggression to ensure Moscow's invasion "never will be repeated" anywhere.

Online manipulation, hate 'must stop': UN conference
Digital platforms have changed how we interact, and urgent action is needed to stop the manipulation of users and hate speech, a UN conference in Paris heard Wednesday.

Hidden pain: C.Africa's rape epidemic
Camille fixes her gaze on her fingers, fidgeting with the hem of her dress. Her gestures are anxious, and her tender features betray her 15 years of age.

Pupil stabs teacher to death at French school
A teacher at a school in southwest France was killed on Wednesday in a stabbing attack by a teenage pupil in the middle of a lesson, the regional prosecutor said.

Woman loses bid to restore UK citizenship after joining IS group
A woman who was stripped of her British citizenship after travelling to Syria as a teenager to marry an Islamic State group fighter lost her legal battle on Wednesday to reverse the decision.

Game on: Sony re-enters VR headset fray
Consumer tech giant Sony is launching a virtual reality (VR) headset for its PlayStation on Wednesday, six and a half years after its last attempt to crack a market that is still struggling to gain a widespread public following.

Turkey tragedy jolts quake-prone Central Asia
When a devastating earthquake and aftershocks struck Turkey and Syria this month, Klara Imangalieva -- who lives in the Central Asian country of Kazakhstan -- realised she had to move.

Lima: US authorizes extradition to Peru of its ex-president Toledo
The United States has authorized the extradition of former Peruvian president Alejandro Toledo, who served from 2001 to 2006, to face charges of corruption in his home country, Peru's prosecutor's office said Tuesday.

Syria family takes in baby born under quake rubble
Born an orphan under the rubble in north Syria after a devastating earthquake, Afraa al-Suwadi has been given a new lease on life when relatives took her in.

US grand jury to recommend charges in Trump probe: forewoman
A US grand jury probing interference by Donald Trump's campaign in the 2020 election has recommended multiple indictments, the forewoman revealed Tuesday, the strongest signal yet of potential legal jeopardy the ex-president faces as he seeks another term.

Architect of Mexico's drug war convicted in US of trafficking
A once-powerful Mexican government minister was convicted by a US jury Tuesday of aiding the very drug smuggling he was tasked with cracking down on.

US Supreme Court treads carefully on landmark tech law
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments in a landmark case that could transform the internet by scrapping decades-old legal protections for tech companies, but gave no indication that a clear majority would opt to rework the law.