Channel migrants: France arrests four people over fatal sinking
The suspects have been charged with involuntary manslaughter after six people died last weekend.
2023-08-18 04:57
Biden administration searching for ways to keep US forces in Niger to continue anti-terror operations despite overthrowing of government
The Biden administration is searching for ways to keep US forces and assets in Niger to continue anti-terror operations, even as it becomes increasingly unlikely that the military junta that overthrew the country's government last month will cede power back to the democratically elected president.
2023-08-17 21:25
Dominican Republic blast kills dozens, including a baby
Firefighters are still searching for people missing after a powerful explosion rocked San Cristóbal.
2023-08-17 00:50
China's defense minister warns against 'playing with fire' on Taiwan during Russia meeting
China's defense minister Li Shangfu on Tuesday warned against "playing with fire" when it comes to Taiwan in a veiled jab at the United States as he addressed a security conference in Russia.
2023-08-16 13:22
At least 12 dead in Dominican Republic after explosion near capital - CNN
The death toll after an explosion near the Dominican Republic capital on Monday has risen to at least
2023-08-15 18:24
At least 12 dead after explosion in Dominican Republic
At least 12 people died and 65 more were injured in an explosion in the Dominican Republic, the Dominican Red Cross said in a statement.
2023-08-15 17:49
Biden administration releases 'legal resources' for colleges in response to Supreme Court's affirmative action decision
The Biden administration is releasing new guidance and "legal resources" for colleges and universities that want to ensure student diversity in the admissions process after the Supreme Court gutted affirmative action in June.
2023-08-15 00:54
Madagascan presidential aide charged with seeking £225,000 bribe in UK
Madagascan chief-of-staff and a French associate arrested in London after meeting with mine company.
2023-08-14 18:29
Ukraine condemns 'provocative' Russian actions in Black Sea
KYIV Ukraine on Monday condemned what it called "provocative" Russian actions and called for decisive countermeasures by the
2023-08-14 15:15
Cambodia: Thousands of war-era explosives found buried at high school
Thousands of unexploded munitions were discovered buried in the grounds of a high school.
2023-08-14 04:46
Biden administration to invest $1.2 billion in projects to suck carbon out of the air
The Biden administration will announce on Friday its first major investment to kickstart the US carbon removal industry -- something energy experts say is key to getting the country's planet-warming emissions under control.
2023-08-11 17:15
Biden administration defends communications with social media companies in high-stakes court fight
The Biden administration on Thursday defended its communications with social media giants in court, arguing those channels must stay open so that the federal government can help protect the public from threats to election security, Covid-19 misinformation and other dangers.
2023-08-11 07:15