Kiska, last captive orca in Canada, has died at Marineland
AdminsA killer whale at Marineland and the last captive orca in Canada, who has swam alone in her tank for more than a decade, has died TORONTO -- The killer whale…
4 teachers, 2 students stabbed in Brazilian school
“I have no words to express my sadness,” São Paulo Gov. Gomes de Freitas said. A 13-year-old student stabbed four teachers and two other students at a school in São…
Snowfall, heavy rain in Afghanistan kill at least 3
An Afghan government spokesman says snowfall and heavy rain have killed at least three people, including a child JALALABAD, Afghanistan -- Snowfall and heavy rain killed at least three people in…
‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero Paul Rusesabagina to be released from prison, Rwandan government says
The man who inspired a Hollywood movie has been detained since 2020. LONDON -- The Rwandan government announced Friday that Paul Rusesabagina, who inspired the acclaimed 2004 film "Hotel Rwanda," will…
Israeli leader halts bill against Christian proselytizing
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will prevent the passage of a proposal by a powerful ally in his governing coalition to punish Christian proselytizing with jail time JERUSALEM…
Big jump in migrants crossing Panama’s dangerous Darien Gap
Panama's government estimates 50,000 migrants crossed the treacherous Darien Gap linking Colombia and Panama in the first two months of 2023 PANAMA CITY -- Panama’s government said Wednesday that 50,000 migrants…
Australia sets wording of Indigenous Voice referendum
The Australian government on Thursday released the wording of a referendum question that promises the nation’s Indigenous population a greater say on policies that affect their lives CANBERRA, Australia -- The Australian…
Guatemala seeks to remove opposition candidate’s immunity
A government prosecutor in Guatemala has asked a court to lift the immunity of one of the candidates in the country's June presidential elections, because the candidate asked about a…
Ship dislodges, tips over in Scotland dry dock; 25 injured
Emergency workers say 25 people have been injured after a large ship in a dry dock in Scotland tipped over LONDON -- A large ship tipped over while dry-docked in Scotland, injuring…
IMF approves crucial $3B bailout for bankrupt Sri Lanka
The International Monetary Fund says its executive board has approved a nearly $3 billion bailout program for bankrupt Sri Lanka COLOMBO, Sri Lanka -- The International Monetary Fund said Monday that…