The US government has declared the polar bear a threatened species because of the loss of Arctic sea ice but also cautioned the decision should not be viewed as a path to address global warming.

A parliamentary panel today debated whether to take the unprecedented step to oust Israel’s president who faces charges of rape and other sexual offences.

ISRAEL’S embattled president gave up his powers temporarily yesterday, but dozens of lawmakers vowed to have him dismissed so he could face a raft of sexual assault charges, including rape.

Israel’s embattled president gave up his powers temporarily today, but dozens of lawmakers vowed to have him dismissed so he could face a raft of sexual assault charges, including rape.

Israeli politicians today debated whether to grant temporary leave to embattled President Moshe Katsav, who called impending rape and other sexual assault charges the product of “poisonous, horrible lies”.

Israeli President Moshe Katsav underwent a second day of police questioning today about sexual harassment allegations, while a politician collected signatures to begin the impeachment process.

Up to 25 Irish republican could have linked up with Marxist rebels in Colombia, it was claimed today.