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SANTIAGO, Chile — Yelena Monroy was 3 years outdated when she was imprisoned for greater than a 12 months alongside together with her youthful sister and her mom, a socialist activist focused by the regime of Gen. Augusto Pinochet after he got here to energy in Chile in a army coup in September 1973. ...

The West was unified in its condemnation of Russia's unlawful invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022.Although not a member of NATO, Ukraine was supplied with an unprecedented stage of navy help to fight Russian aggression. However, with the warfare stagnating, are the strategic aims of the West and Ukraine nonetheless aligned? If not, what subsequent?Despite political rhetoric, most nations are pushed by parochial self-interest.Wars rage around the globe, however the worldwide group not often intervenes. So why the help for a non-NATO nation within the fast aftermath of a global pandemic and amidst a home cost-of-living disaster?Russia has lengthy been recognized as a possible menace to Western pursuits, and defence budgets have been targeted accordingly. Following the h...

RABAT, Morocco — A strong earthquake struck Morocco late Friday evening, killing a whole lot of individuals and damaging buildings and historic landmarks in main cities. ...

At least 296 folks have been killed following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Morocco, officers have stated.Many of the fatalities are stated to be in hard-to-reach areas south of Marrakech. The earthquake struck late on Friday - damaging buildings in main cities and sending panicked folks pouring into the streets.Witnesses in Marrakech instructed the Reuters information company that some buildings have collapsed within the metropolis, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Local tv stations broadcast photos of a fallen mosque minaret, with rubble mendacity on smashed vehicles. According to the al Arabiya information channel, 5 of these killed had been members of the identical household.Hamid Afkir, a trainer in a mountainous space west of the epicentre, stated: "The earth shook...

PANAMA CITY — Panama will enhance infrastructure within the jungle space alongside its shared border with Colombia often known as the Darien Gap - in addition to ramp up deportations - to comprise a record-breaking circulation of migrants passing by means of there this yr, Panama’s immigration chief stated Friday. ...

The Spanish prosecutor has filed a lawsuit towards the Spanish FA chief Luis Rubiales for sexual assault and coercion. Marta Durantez Gil's determination comes after Jenni Hermoso filed a criticism with the prosecutor's workplace on Wednesday. With the criticism, Rubiales might face legal costs, along with the continuing inquiry by Spain's prime sport court docket for "serious misconduct" and an investigation by FIFA, which has provisionally suspended him.It is as much as the court docket to current formal costs. A sexual assault cost carries a jail time period of between one and 4 years in Spain.Hermosa has accused Rubiales of sexual assault after he grabbed her head and kissed her on the lips following Spain's 1-0 victory over England final month on the Women's World Cup. T...

UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations doubled down on its pledge to revive stalled negotiations over the disputed Western Sahara throughout a go to to the area this week through which its high negotiator met with officers on all sides earlier than the discharge of a extremely anticipated U.N. report subsequent month. ...

French President Emmanuel Macron was booed through the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup.It started when he walked onto the pitch on the Stade de France in Paris. While chants of "Allez Les Bleus" additionally rang out across the stadium, a number of the jeering continued. Image: Emmanuel Macron on the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony Earlier this 12 months, there have been giant demonstrations towards controversial pension reforms.Mr Macron, arms folded, applauded World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont as he completed his speech. Then, when it was his flip to handle the group, the boos elevated in quantity and at first the president was barely audible.But when he declared the tenth version of the match open...

PARIS — Moments after the opening ceremony for the Rugby World Cup, French President Emmanuel Macron was jeered by followers at Stade de France when he walked onto the sphere. ...

Manchester United participant Antony is going through recent accusations of violent behaviour towards two extra girls.It comes after the 23-year-old winger was dropped from the Brazil squad earlier this week following the preliminary allegations of abuse made by former girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin.Now experiences within the Brazilian media have stated Rayssa de Freitas claimed she wanted hospital remedy after being assaulted by Antony and a girl in May final yr.Various retailers stated Ms De Freitas reported the alleged incident to the Sao Paulo Civil Police, Sky Sports stated.Another lady, Ingrid Lana, has claimed in a Brazilian TV interview she was pressured by Antony to have intercourse whereas on a enterprise journey to England final yr.Ms Lana alleged Antony invited her ...