Calm in Sierra Leone despite contested election outcome
The streets of Sierra Leone's capital were quiet on Wednesday, a day after President Julius Maada Bio was sworn in for a second term following an election his main...
1970-01-01 08:00
Kaliningrad profile
Provides an overview of Kaliningrad, including key facts about this Russian territory on the Baltic.
1970-01-01 08:00
Belarus country profile
Provides an overview of Belarus, including key events and facts about this east European country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ron DeSantis voted for the First Step Act and hailed its 'successes.' He now calls it 'the jailbreak bill'
On the campaign trail, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has attacked Donald Trump's signature prison reform bill, calling it a "jailbreak bill" and claiming it "allowed dangerous people out of prison who have now reoffended and really, really hurt a number of people."
1970-01-01 08:00
Hajj: Price rises making pilgrimage increasingly unaffordable
The pilgrimage to Mecca is becoming increasingly unaffordable for many Muslims across the world.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sierra Leone media guide
An overview of the media in Sierra Leone, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sierra Leone country profile
Provides an overview of Sierra Leone, including key dates and facts about this west African state.
1970-01-01 08:00
Madras high court: A new India verdict recognises value of women's work
The judgement in a domestic dispute case allowed a housewife equal share in her husband's property.
1970-01-01 08:00
Greece country profile
Provides an overview of Greece, including key dates and facts about this southeast European country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Supreme Court rejects novel legislative theory, but leaves a door open for 2024 election challenges
The U.S. Supreme Court shot down a controversial legal theory that could have changed the way elections are run across the country, but left the door open to more limited challenges that could increase its role in deciding voting disputes during the 2024 presidential election
1970-01-01 08:00
Brewery leak turns sea red in Japan
Visitors to a beach resort city in southwest Japan got a shock on Tuesday when they woke to discover the usually crystal-clear sea had turned an ominous shade of red -- after a local brewery sprung a leak.
1970-01-01 08:00
Exonerated member of “Central Park Five” takes lead in New York City Council primary
A man who was part of a group of teenagers wrongly accused and imprisoned for the rape of a woman in Central Park has taken a commanding lead in a Democratic primary for a New York City Council seat
1970-01-01 08:00