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Category: The World

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has collapsed after he was shot at an event in the city of Nara.
The WorldTOP STORYWORLD

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has collapsed after he was shot at an event in the city of Nara.

Japanese former prime minister Shinzo Abe was taken to hospital on Friday after being shot from behind by what appeared…

byCeylon Independent08/07/2022
Daughter of outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte sworn in as Philippines vice president
Main StoryThe WorldWORLD

Daughter of outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte sworn in as Philippines vice president

Sara Duterte-Carpio, daughter of outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, was sworn in as the country’s 15th vice president on Sunday,…

byCeylon Independent19/06/2022
Ukraine war could last for years, warns Nato chief
Main StoryThe WorldWORLD

Ukraine war could last for years, warns Nato chief

The West must prepare to continue supporting Ukraine in a war lasting for years, Nato’s chief has warned. Secretary-General Jens…

byCeylon Independent19/06/2022
Japan, Switzerland elected to UN Security council for two years
Main StoryThe WorldWORLD

Japan, Switzerland elected to UN Security council for two years

Japan and Switzerland were among five countries elected recently to hold a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council…

byCeylon Independent17/06/2022
Oil tops $120 a barrel
The WorldTOP STORYWORLD

Oil tops $120 a barrel

LONDON – Oil prices topped $120 a barrel in choppy trade on Monday buoyed by Saudi Arabia raising its July…

byCeylon Independent09/06/2022
Mona Lisa: Man dressed as old woman throws cake at da Vinci painting
The WorldTOP STORYWORLD

Mona Lisa: Man dressed as old woman throws cake at da Vinci painting

A man disguised as an elderly woman in a wheelchair has thrown cake at the Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci’s…

byCeylon Independent31/05/2022
Japan opens up to foreign tourists after two years
Main StoryThe WorldWORLD

Japan opens up to foreign tourists after two years

After being closed to tourists for two years, Japan is opening its borders to visitors from 98 countries and regions.…

byCeylon Independent29/05/2022
Nepal aircraft missing
Main StoryThe WorldWORLD

Nepal aircraft missing

A small passenger plane operated by a private airline in Nepal went missing on Sunday with 22 people on board,…

byCeylon Independent29/05/2022
Japanese Red Army founder Shigenobu freed after 20 years
The WorldWORLD

Japanese Red Army founder Shigenobu freed after 20 years

The co-founder of the Japanese Red Army militant group has been freed from prison after serving 20 years for her…

byCeylon Independent29/05/2022
Johnny Depp: Jury deliberations begin in Amber Heard defamation trial
The WorldWORLD

Johnny Depp: Jury deliberations begin in Amber Heard defamation trial

Jury deliberations in the high-profile defamation battle between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have begun after six weeks of trial…

byCeylon Independent29/05/2022

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