Brittney Griner arrives in US after prisoner exchange with Russia
Basketball star lands at Texas airbase after being swapped for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout
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![Germany arrests 25 accused of plotting coup]()
Germany arrests 25 accused of plotting coup
Thousands of police officers carried out raids across much of Germany on Wednesday against suspected far-right extremists who allegedly sought to overthrow the government in an armed coup. Officials said 25 people were detained.
![The Democratic incumbent, Raphael Warnock, won the Georgia Senate runoff on Tuesday, securing his first full term and delivering a 51st seat to bolster his party’s majority in the chamber.]()
Democratic Sen. Warnock wins Georgia runoff against Walker
With Warnock’s second runoff victory in as many years, Democrats will have a 51-49 Senate majority, gaining a seat from the current 50-50 split with John Fetterman’s victory in Pennsylvania.
![Argentine court sentences VP Fernandez de Kirchner to 6 years in prison in graft case]()
Argentine court sentences VP Fernandez de Kirchner to 6 years in prison in graft case
A federal court in Argentina has found Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner guilty in a high-profile corruption case, sentencing the influential politician to six years in prison and disqualifying her from holding public office.
![Iran to disband morality police]()
Iran to disband morality police
The move appeared to be a concession to the protest movement that erupted after the death of Mahsa Amini, a young woman who was being held by the morality police for supposedly violating Islamic dress rules.
![Kylian Mbappé leads France past Poland 3-1 at World Cup]()
Kylian Mbappé leads France past Poland 3-1 at World Cup
Defending champion France defeated Poland 3-1 in the Round of 16 to advance in the 2022 World Cup.
![USVisaDelays.com Exposes Consequences of Excessive Visitor Visa Wait Times on Travelers, Business, U.S. Economy]()
USVisaDelays.com Exposes Consequences of Excessive Visitor Visa Wait Times on Travelers, Business, U.S. Economy
“There are no better voices to tell the personal toll of America’s de facto border closure than the people, families and American businesses directly impacted by egregious visa wait times,” said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman.
![WTTC closed its largest ever Global Summit]()
WTTC closed its largest ever Global Summitn in Saudi Arabia
Rwanda announced as next WTTC Global Summit host
![España en el WTTC: Reyes Maroto firmó acuerdos de cooperación con Arabia Saudita]()
España en el WTTC: Reyes Maroto firmó acuerdos de cooperación con Arabia Saudita
España y Arabia Saudita han aprovechado la cumbre global de turismo del WTTC que celebra en Riad para estrechar lazos en el ámbito turístico.
![WTTC Announces 2023 Global Summit In Rwanda]()
WTTC Announces 2023 Global Summit In Rwanda
The dates of the Summit will be announced in January next year.
Latest news
Brittney Griner freed from Russian prison in exchange for Viktor Bout
Basketball star released as US agrees to free convicted arms dealer in dramatic prisoner swap
![Brittney Griner freed from Russian prison in exchange for Viktor Bout]()
G7 begins to press Russia on Ukraine with oil price cap
The G7 nations and Australia on Friday agreed a $60 per barrel price cap on Russian seaborne crude oil after European Union members overcame resistance from Poland which wanted it even lower. Russia is the world's second-largest oil exporter.
![G7 begins to press Russia on Ukraine with oil price cap]()
Biden not planning to speak to Putin for now, G7 agrees oil price cap
U.S. President Joe Biden does not intend to speak to his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, about ending the Ukraine war as conditions for such discussions currently do not exist, the White House said.
![U.S. President Joe Biden does not intend to speak to his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, about ending the Ukraine war as conditions for such discussions currently do not exist, the White House said.]()
WTTC's annual Global Summit: “Our planet is on fire", said Ban Ki-moon
“The travel and tourism sector has a crucial role to play in ensuring cross-border collaboration, which will result in a peaceful and sustainable future, underpinned by justice, solidarity and prosperity,” Ki-moon added.
![WTTC's annual Global Summit: “Our planet is on fire", said Ban Ki-moon]()
China Covid: Police clamp down after days of protests
China police move to deter zero-Covid demonstrations and trace protesters
![China Covid: Police clamp down after days of protests]()
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![WTTC unveils world-first global Travel & Tourism climate footprint data]()
WTTC unveils world-first global Travel & Tourism climate footprint data
WTTC and Saudi-based Sustainable Global Tourism Center launch inaugural Environmental & Social Research
![The World Travel & Tourism Council's 22nd Global Summit in Riyadh set to be biggest ever]()
The World Travel & Tourism Council's 22nd Global Summit in Riyadh set to be biggest ever
Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO said: "Our Global Summit will be our biggest ever in terms of business leaders, international media and governments from around the world.
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Taylor Swift dominates again at American Music Awards
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Shah Rukh Khan turns 57 today, November 2
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Smashing success: Nasa's Dart spacecraft 'changed path of asteroid'
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England sweep past Senegal to set up World Cup quarter-final with France
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Beach body ad edited out my prosthetic leg, British model said
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Opinion
Six months after the russian invasion of Ukraine, Putin recalls the misadventures of General Pyrrhus
How the ruling of the US Supreme Court that annulled the federal right to abortion can affect Europe
A New World Order and India
Ddl Zan - Italy towards its first law on hate crimes against LGBT people
Approaches
ABC MUNDIAL celebrates its ninth anniversary by expanding its news coverage around the world
"Tourism is part of an unprecedented transformation that Saudi Arabia is experiencing," says Gloria Guevara
Earth Day: Building a More Sustainable Future of Travel
How Taiwan triumphed over Covid as the UK faltered
