Dec 16 Slovak leader sets framework for early election after coalition government collapses By Associated Press Slovakia's president has formally dismissed the country's government a day after it lost a parliamentary no-confidence vote and set the framework for holding an early election by mid-2023. Continue reading
Dec 16 Malaysia campground landslide kills 21 people, leaves 12 more missing By Eileen Ng, Syawalludin Zain, Associated Press A thunderous crush of soil and debris has killed 21 people, including several children, at a campground in Malaysia. Continue reading
Dec 16 As regional threats rise, Japan shifts away from defense-only strategy By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japan on Friday adopted a national security strategy declaring plans to possess preemptive strike capability and cruise missiles within years to give itself more offensive footing against threats from neighboring China, Russia and North Korea. Continue reading
Dec 16 Netherlands expected to apologize for its role in slavery in the Caribbean By Dánica Coto, Gerold Rozenblad, Associated Press Dutch colonizers kidnapped men, women and children and enslaved them on plantations growing sugar, coffee and other goods that built wealth at the price of misery. Continue reading
Dec 16 Peruvian judge orders 18-month detention for ousted president By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press The ruling Thursday came a day after the government declared a state of emergency as it struggles to calm violent protests that have led to at least 14 deaths. Continue reading
Dec 16 While Africa's sports betting industry grows, many worry about who will lose By Rodney Muhumuza, Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press In at least five African countries, gamblers and experts said that many see the growing sports betting industry as a source of regular income, and a hope out of leaving poverty. Continue reading
Dec 16 Flood of devastation unleashed after huge Berlin aquarium bursts By Emily Schultheis, Frank Jordans, Associated Press Berlin's fire service said two people were slightly injured when 1 million liters of water (264,000 gallons) poured out of the tank shortly before 6 a.m. on Friday. Continue reading
Dec 16 Africa faced extreme weather and an international community distracted by Ukraine in 2022 By Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press Elections, coups, disease outbreaks and extreme weather are some of the main events that occurred across Africa in 2022. Continue reading
Dec 16 Russia launches another major missile attack across Ukraine By Hanna Arhirova, Vasilisa Stepanenko, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Gunfire from air defense systems and thudding explosions combined with the wail of air raid sirens as the barrage targeted critical infrastructure in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Kryvyi Rih and Zaporhizhzhia. Continue reading
Dec 15 Watch 5:22 News Wrap: Three killed by tornadoes in Louisiana, including mother and child In our news wrap Thursday, a storm system impacted the South with tornadoes killing three people in Louisiana, stocks dropped sharply on fears that the Federal Reserve will keep raising interest rates to break inflation even it causes a recession,… Continue watching