East Timor has become a stable democracy after securing independence in 2002. But its finances are precarious, and nearly half of its people live in poverty. Vendors at the Taibesi market in Dili ...

Khalil al-Hayya, leader of Hamas in Gaza, said the bodies of four hostages would be returned on Thursday. Six living hostages would follow on Saturday. Middle Eastcategory Lebanese search for dead ...

“From mudslides in the east to snow in the west, the situation is dangerous. Please plan ahead, avoid travel and stay safe, Kentucky,” the governor said. The deaths include at least one ...

A chain of indoor climbing centres has been given the go-ahead to open its first Midlands venue in Nottingham city centre. The Climbing Hangar will create 30 jobs by renovating a warehouse on ...

February 17, 2025 • An Israeli delegation is in Cairo to hash out details for the second phase of a ceasefire deal with Hamas. February 17, 2025 • After meetings in Israel, Secretary of State ...

Power outages are possible and travel disruptions are likely as heavy snow and widespread ice blanket the Maritimes overnight into Monday A major winter storm arrived in the Maritimes on Sunday ...

The best time to visit Halifax is May through October. Summer and fall experience pleasant weather and usher in numerous festivals. However, these months also attract lots of tourists, so be ...

From 8-10 February 2025, the team of Polish climbers consisting of Michał Czech, Maciek Kimel and Tomek Klimczak made the first free ascent of the classic 'Direttissima' on the east face of Rysy in ...

Discover how researchers including East Asian Studies academic David Tobin are fighting to defend the human rights of 48 Uyghur men facing deportation to China. Dr Yookyeong Im, Dr Derek Kramer, Dr ...

Tonight will remain dry with plenty of clear spells for a time. In the early hours, a few patches of cloud will build in, but lengthy clear intervals will persist throughout. Chilly and breezy ...

Brent Williams, a spokesperson for Halifax Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 268, says at the fire's peak there were 44 firefighters at the scene of the fires in the long-vacant school buildings ...