CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia is removing the British monarchy from its bank notes. The country’s central bank said Thursday that its new $5 bill will feature an original design rather than a portrait of King Charles III. But the monarch is still expected to appear on coins that currently bear the image of the … Read more
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A suicide bomber blew up a crowded mosque inside a police compound in Pakistan on Monday, causing the roof to collapse and killing at least 59 people and wounding more than 150, officials said. Most of the victims were police officers. It was not clear how the attacker managed to infiltrate … Read more
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Friends and volunteers gathered Sunday at St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv to say goodbye to Andrew Bagshaw.New Zealand scientist killed in Ukraine With another volunteer as they try to evacuate people from a frontline town. Bagshaw, 48, a British New Zealander, and British volunteer Christopher BarryThe 28-year-old went missing this month … Read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AFP) – Bomb-laden drones targeted an Iranian defense factory in the central city of Isfahan, causing some damage to the plant, authorities said early Sunday, amid escalating regional and international tensions gripping the Islamic Republic. . Iran’s defense ministry gave no information on who was suspected of carrying out the attack, … Read more
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Three people have died and at least one is missing after record levels of rain battered New Zealand’s largest city, causing widespread disruption, authorities said Saturday. Prime Minister Chris Hepkins flew to Auckland on a military plane after declaring a state of emergency in the region. “Our priority is ensuring … Read more
Written by Fabiano Mesonaff and Diane Giantet January 22, 2023 GMT https://apnews.com/article/brazil-amazon-deforestation-indigenous-people-44ae576b9010a8f11795f8b1ad9e5b2d RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rocking a traditional rattlesnake, Brazil’s new chief of indigenous affairs recently walked every corner of the agency’s headquarters — even the coffee room — as she sought help from her ancestors during purification rituals. The ritual had additional … Read more
BEIJING (AP) — Two years after separating from his wife in mainland China, Hong Kong resident Cheung Sing-pun made sure he was among the first in line after border crossing points reopened Sunday. The ability of residents of the semi-autonomous southern Chinese city to cross is one of the most visible signs of China’s easing … Read more
