Davos report: Cost-of-living crisis overshadows climate
AdminsA report by the World Economic Forum says climate change is the global economy’s biggest long-term challenge but one the world is least prepared to tackle because of short-term problems…
Policeman burned to death amid antigovernment unrest in Peru
Authorities say a police officer on patrol was attacked and burned to death by protesters in the Peruvian region of Puno as the death toll from demonstrations in the wake…
In Ukraine, power plant workers fight to save their ‘child’
When Ukraine was at peace, its energy workers were largely unheralded A POWER PLANT, Ukraine -- Around some of their precious transformers — the ones that still work, buzzing with electricity…
Only 7 House speaker votes in history have taken more ballots than this one
The race for House speaker race remains undecided on Wednesday as Republican leader Kevin McCarthy continues to fail to win a majority in the first six rounds of voting. It has been nearly a…
House adjourns without resolving speaker election after McCarthy loses on 6th ballot
The House of Representatives adjourned for a second day without electing a House speaker, after Rep. Kevin McCarthy fell short on three more ballots, failing to win a majority of…
U.S. to expand Title 42 border expulsions while opening legal path for some migrants
The Biden administration is planning to announce on Thursday a "carrot and stick" migration management strategy that officials hope will reduce the historically high levels of unlawful crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border,…
U.S. warns Israel against “unacceptable” moves after new far-right cabinet member Itamar Ben-Gvir visits holy site
The U.S. spoke out Tuesday against "any unilateral actions that undercut the historic status quo" in the heart of the Middle East after a member of Israel's new ultranationalist cabinet visited a…
AP PHOTOS: New Delhi’s homeless shiver in biting cold
NEW DELHI -- When midnight approaches in New Delhi and a freezing fog settles over the Indian capital, thousands of homeless people spread torn mattresses and blankets on the pavements and…
India’s top court upholds legality of 2016 currency ban
India’s top court says the government’s surprise decision in 2016 to demonetize high-value bills was legal and taken after consultation with India’s central bank NEW DELHI -- India’s top court said…
Floods in Philippines leave 51 dead, over a dozen missing
The death toll in the massive floods that devastated parts of the Philippines over the Christmas weekend has climbed to 51, with 19 others missing MANILA, Philippines -- The death toll…