US condemns Sudan freeing man convicted in diplomat’s death
AdminsThe United States has asked the Sudanese government to re-arrest a man convicted of killing a U.S. diplomat in the country 15 years ago CAIRO -- The United States asked the…
IOC details Russia stance for Olympics, cites human rights
The International Olympic Committee has stepped up efforts to explain its position on trying to help Russian athletes qualify for the Paris Games GENEVA -- The IOC stepped up efforts Thursday…
Australia pulls out of Afghanistan cricket series
Australia has pulled out of its upcoming men’s one-day international cricket series against Afghanistan, citing further restrictions on women’s rights imposed in the country by the ruling Taliban government MELBOURNE,…
Police press ahead with clearance of condemned German hamlet
Police are pressing ahead with the clearance of a condemned village in western Germany where activists are vowing to hold out against its demolition to make way for the expansion…
Davos report: Cost-of-living crisis overshadows climate
A 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,…