Tbilisi (AFP) – Thousands of Georgians renewed pro-EU protests Tuesday, vowing to win a “game of nerves” with the government, which faces a legitimacy crisis and mounting international outcry over human rights violations.
'Game of nerves': Georgians vow to outlast govt in pro
Vinicius and Bonmati named FIFA Best players of the year
Doha (AFP) – Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men’s player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women’s prize for the second time.
Bolivia's Morales slams 'brutal judicial war' after warrant issued
La Paz (AFP) – Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales accused his successor on Tuesday of launching a “brutal judicial war” against him after prosecutors issued an arrest warrant over his alleged relationship with a minor while in office.
Netanyahu holds security briefing atop strategic Syrian peak
Jerusalem (AFP) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a security briefing Tuesday atop a strategic Syrian mountain inside the UN-patrolled buffer zone on the Golan Heights that Israel seized this month, the defence minister said.
Syrian conflict 'has not ended': UN
United Nations (United States) (AFP) – Syria’s conflict has not ended even after the departure of Bashar al-Assad, the UN’s envoy to the country warned Tuesday, as the Security Council called for an “inclusive” political transition.
US Fed begins final 2024 rate meeting with cut expected
Washington (AFP) – The US Federal Reserve began its last interest rate meeting of the year on Tuesday, with expectations high for another rate cut and a signal from policymakers that the pace of cuts will slow next year.
UN envoy to Syria warns 'conflict has not ended yet'
United Nations (United States) (AFP) – Syria’s “conflict has not ended yet,” even after the departure of former president Bashar al-Assad, the UN’s envoy to the country warned Tuesday, highlighting clashes between Turkish-backed and Kurdish groups in the north.
Ronaldo confirms wants to take reins of Brazilian football
Brasília (AFP) – Brazil legend Ronaldo has confirmed he wants to become president of the country’s football governing body to address a “deep crisis” the sport is facing nationally.
Arsenal cup glory could be springboard for more trophies, says Arteta
London (AFP) – Mikel Arteta said on Tuesday winning the League Cup could be a launchpad for more silverware as he celebrates five years in charge at Arsenal this week.
After Assad's fall, Erdogan enjoys moment 'in the sun': analysts
Istanbul (AFP) – After backing the rebels who overthrew Bashar al-Assad and brokering a key Horn of Africa peace deal, Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan has boosted his international standing, leaving him well-placed to mediate between Russia and Ukraine, analysts say.
