US intel chief thinking ‘optimistically’ for Ukraine forces
AdminsThe head of U.S. intelligence says Russia’s war against Ukraine is running at a “reduced tempo” and suggests Ukrainian forces may have the upper hand in coming months KYIV, Ukraine…
Black rhino populations are starting to thrive in Zimbabwe for the first time in decades, experts say
One orphaned calf is flourishing after being re-released into a preserve. Rhinoceros populations are beginning to rebound in the species' native home of Zimbabwe, a sign that efforts to preserve…
Scientists discover fossils of new predatory dinosaur species in Mongolia
The species was named Natovenator polydontus: "Swimming hunter with many teeth." Scientists have discovered a new predatory dinosaur fossil in Mongolia that was likely a semiaquatic diving predator. A near-complete…
Puerto Rico extends power contract amid outages, objections
A heavily criticized private company that operates the transmission and distribution of power in Puerto Rico has secured a last-minute extension on its contract despite widespread objections SAN JUAN, Puerto…
4 appear in court over terror attack at Ivory Coast beach
Four men charged in connection with a 2016 terror attack on a beach in Ivory Coast have appeared in court ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast -- Four of the defendants arrested in connection…
IS says leader Abu al-Hassan al-Qurayshi killed in battle
The spokesman for the Islamic State group says its leader Abu al-Hassan al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi was killed in battle recently BEIRUT -- The leader of the Islamic State group, Abu al-Hassan al-Hashimi…
German parliament labels 1930s Ukraine famine as genocide
Germany’s parliament has approved a resolution recognizing as genocide Ukraine’s 1930s “Holodomor” — a famine believed to have killed more than 3 million Ukrainians under the repressive rule of Soviet…
US dismisses Chinese objections to South China Sea mission
The U.S. Navy has dismissed Beijing's protests over a “freedom of navigation operation" conducted near a Chinese-held island in the South China Sea BEIJING -- The U.S. Navy on Tuesday dismissed…
Toronto police charge man in 1983 killings of 2 women
Toronto police say a 61-year-old man has been charged in the killings of two women who were found dead in their Toronto homes other almost four decades ago TORONTO -- A…
Australia argues against ‘endangered’ Barrier Reef status
Australia’s environment minister says her government will lobby against UNESCO adding the Great Barrier Reef to a list of endangered World Heritage sites CANBERRA, Australia -- Australia’s environment minister said Tuesday her government…