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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Lucas Papademos, economist and former prime minister of Greece. Personal Birth date: October 11, 1947 Birth place: Athens, Greece Birth name: Lucas Demetrios Papademos Marriage: Shanna (Ingram) Papademos Education: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, B.S. in Physics, 1970; Massachusetts Institute of Technology, M.S. in

CNN By Kocha Olarn and Chris Lau, CNN Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) — A Thai woman has been rescued by police after being strangled by a python for more than two hours. The 64-year-old woman, who gave her name as Arom, was doing the dishes at home on the outskirts of the Thai capital when she

By Eugenia Yousif, Mick Krever and Jeremy Diamond, CNN (CNN) — A senior adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has presented to the Biden administration a new proposed ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas, an Israeli official told CNN. The proposal from Gal Hirsch, a close Netanyahu ally who serves as Israel’s coordinator for

By Kocha Olarn and Chris Lau, CNN Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) — A Thai woman has been rescued by police after being strangled by a python for more than two hours. The 64-year-old woman, who gave her name as Arom, was doing the dishes at home on the outskirts of the Thai capital when she felt

By Hanna Ziady, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine’s electricity supply risks “severe disruptions” this winter, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned, urging Kyiv’s allies to help address the country’s energy security. Russia has repeatedly attacked Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with missiles and drones since its full-scale invasion in February 2022, but its bombardments have intensified recently,

By Catherine Nicholls, CNN London (CNN) — The high-end London department store, Harrods, said Thursday that it is “utterly appalled” by allegations of abuse – including rape – perpetrated by its former owner, the late billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed. More than 20 female ex-Harrods employees have accused Al Fayed, who died last year at age 94, of sexually assaulting them, according to

By Nectar Gan and Junko Ogura, CNN Hong Kong/Tokyo (CNN) — Japan’s prime minister has demanded an explanation from Beijing over the fatal stabbing of a schoolboy in the second knife attack on Japanese children in China in recent months. The 10-year-old boy was stabbed by a man on his way to class Wednesday about 200

By Associated Press (CNN) — Australian police said Wednesday they have infiltrated Ghost, an encrypted global communications app developed for criminals, leading to dozens of arrests. The app’s alleged administrator, Jay Je Yoon Jung, 32, appeared in a Sydney court Wednesday on charges including supporting a criminal organization and benefitting from proceeds of crime. Jung did

By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — United Nations members voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to demand that Israel end its occupation of Palestinian territories within 12 months. The resolution was adopted in the UN General Assembly after receiving 124 votes in favor. Fourteen countries voted against, including the United States, Hungary, Israel, Argentina, Czechia, Fiji, Malawi,

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. 1. Economy In a significant shift for the US economy, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced a jumbo-sized interest rate cut for the first time in four years. The half-point move is

By Stefano Pozzebon, CNN (CNN) — “Hello,” says the news presenter, as she effortlessly switches from Spanish to English to give her audience a summary of the day’s biggest stories. With her clear intonation, smart appearance, and friendly-yet-serious expression, she seems the very image of a news anchor. Except, perhaps, for her name. As she

CNN By Niamh Kennedy, Maria Kostenko and Victoria Butenko, CNN (CNN) — A Ukrainian drone attack launched overnight destroyed an ammunition depot in the western Russian region of Tver, a source from Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) told CNN on Wednesday, causing a massive blast. The Ukrainian drones targeted the Russian defense ministry-operated warehouse in the

By Rob Picheta, Tamara Qiblawi, Christian Edwards and Mick Krever, CNN (CNN) — Israel said a “new era” of war was beginning Wednesday, tacitly acknowledging its role in shock twin attacks targeting Hezbollah that have pushed the Middle East back to the brink of wider conflict. Almost exactly 24 hours after explosions targeting the pagers

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — A woman has died following a shark attack in the Atlantic Ocean near the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the northwest coast of Africa. The 31-year-old German national lost a leg in the attack, which took place on Monday, a spokesperson for Spain’s Guardia Civil told CNN on

By Niamh Kennedy, Maria Kostenko and Victoria Butenko, CNN (CNN) — A Ukrainian drone attack launched overnight destroyed an ammunition depot in the western Russian region of Tver, a source from Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) told CNN on Wednesday, causing a massive blast. The Ukrainian drones targeted the Russian defense ministry-operated warehouse in the city

By Lauren Said-Moorhouse and Max Foster, CNN London (CNN) — Catherine, Princess of Wales has held her first engagement since revealing that she has completed her chemotherapy treatment. Kate, 42 – who is married to the heir to the British throne, Prince William – resumed work by hosting a meeting at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.

Story by Lex Harvey, photo curation by Noemi Cassanelli, CNN (CNN) — Huge crowds of devotees gathered across India this month to celebrate the Hindu festival Ganesh Chaturthi, marking the birth of the deity Ganesha, the elephant-headed, round-bellied god of prosperity and wisdom. The 10-day festivities saw worshipers hoist elaborately painted clay idols of Ganesha towards

CNN By Tara John, Tamara Qiblawi, Oren Liebermann, Avery Schmitz and Yong Xiong, CNN (CNN) — Hundreds of pagers carried by Hezbollah members in Lebanon blew up nearly simultaneously on Tuesday in an unprecedented attack that surpasses a series of covert assassinations and cyber-attacks in the region over recent years in its scope and execution. The Iran-backed

By Tara John, Tamara Qiblawi, Oren Liebermann, Avery Schmitz and Yong Xiong, CNN (CNN) — Hundreds of pagers carried by Hezbollah members in Lebanon blew up nearly simultaneously on Tuesday in an unprecedented attack that surpasses a series of covert assassinations and cyber-attacks in the region over recent years in its scope and execution. The Iran-backed militant

By Christian Edwards, Gianluca Mezzofiore and Kostyantyn Hak, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian prosecutors have launched an investigation into an alleged Russian execution of a Ukrainian soldier found dead with a sword inscribed with “for Kursk” in his body, in an apparent act of revenge for Kyiv’s recent incursion into the Russian border region. In a