Moscow, Dec 19, 2024 (AFP) - Putin admits security failure over general's killing

NAMPA / AFP

2024-12-19

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday made a rare admission of failings by his powerful security agencies over the Ukraine-orchestrated killing of a senior general in Moscow. Igor Kirillov, the head of the Russian military's chemical weapons unit, was killed by a bomb planted in a scooter in Moscow on Tuesday, the boldest assassination claimed by Kyiv since the start of the conflict. "Our special services are missing these hits. They misse......

Restricted content

Law & Politics

Stockholm, Dec 19, 2024 (AFP) - Denmark expects Chinese ship probed over cut cables to depart

2024-12-19 17:01:48

Jerusalem, Dec 19, 2024 (AFP) - Israel accused of 'acts of genocide', 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza

2024-12-19 17:01:47

Mamoudzou, Dec 19, 2024 (AFP) - Macron announces day of national mourning for Mayotte Monday

2024-12-19 17:01:46

London, Dec 19, 2024 (AFP) - Wall Street stocks rebound despite government shutdown threat

2024-12-19 17:01:45

United Nations, United States, Dec 19, 2024 (AFP) - UN chief sees 'flame of hope' in Syria, calls for end to Israel strikes

2024-12-19 17:01:45

Mamoudzou, Dec 19, 2024 (AFP) - Locals shout out their grievances as Macron visits Mayotte

2024-12-19 17:01:43

Seoul, Dec 19, 2024 (AFP) - 'At least 100 North Koreans killed' fighting for Russia: Seoul

2024-12-19 17:01:41

Brussels, Belgium, Dec 19, 2024 (AFP) - No French please: Train conductor's 'bonjour' causes stir in Belgium

2024-12-19 17:01:38

2024-12-19 17:01:36

Berlin, Dec 19, 2024 (AFP) - German police launch espionage probe against Chinese suspect

2024-12-19 17:01:34

2024-12-19 17:01:33

Latest NAMPA photos

SWAKOPMUND, 11 December 2024 – South African Anglers pictured with their catch during the International Shore Angling Gala tournament which was held between Namibians and South Africans in Henties Bay. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 11 December 2024 – South African Anglers while in action at the International Shore Angling Gala tournament which was held between Namibian and South African anglers in Henties Bay. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 11 December 2024 – A Namibian Female Angler while in action at the International Shore Angling Gala tournament which was held between Namibians and South Africans in Henties Bay. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 15 December 2024 - South Africa’s women’s SPAR Proteas team poses for a photo after defeating Uganda 65-50 in the final of the Africa Netball Cup 2024, to be crowned champions at a competition that was held in Swakopmund, Namibia, from 09 to 14 December 2024. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 15 December 2024 - South Africa’s women’s SPAR Proteas teams pose for a photo after defeating Uganda 65-50 in the final of the Africa Netball Cup 2024, to be crowned champions. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 15 December 2024 - South Africa’s men’s team poses for a photo after defeating Eswatini 60-39 at the Africa Netball Cup 2024, to retain their title in a competition that was held in Swakopmund, Namibia, from 09 to 14 December 2024. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA