France's waning influence in coup-hit Africa appears clear while few remember their former colonizer
The era of France’s arm-twisting interventionism in Africa may finally be over
1970-01-01 08:00
1st Africa Climate Summit opens as hard-hit continent of 1.3 billion demands more say and financing
The first African Climate Summit is opening as heads of state and others assert a stronger voice on a global issue that affects the continent of 1.3 billion people the most, even as they contribute to it the least
1970-01-01 08:00
Upward of 20,000 Ukrainian amputees face trauma on a scale unseen since WWI
Ukraine is facing a future with upward of 20,000 amputees, many of them soldiers who are also suffering psychological trauma from their time at the front
1970-01-01 08:00
Roads out of Burning Man may reopen Monday for the tens of thousands of people still trapped there after rain deluged the area with mud
Roads out of the Burning Man festival may reopen Monday for the tens of thousands of people trapped for a third day in the Nevada desert after heavy rains covered the grounds with ankle-deep mud too thick to drive on and forced organizers to impose shelter-in-place orders.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sudan’s top general heads to South Sudan for talks with its president on the war
Sudan’s top military general is headed to South Sudan to talk to its president on his second trip abroad since the war in his country started in April
1970-01-01 08:00
Four astronauts return to Earth in SpaceX capsule to wrap up six-month station mission
Four astronauts are back on Earth after a six-month stay at the International Space Station
1970-01-01 08:00
One year out, here's what we know about how the presidential race will look on Labor Day 2024
Much remains unknown of course about the presidential general election whose traditional kick-off will come one year from today on Labor Day, 2024.
1970-01-01 08:00
In the pivotal South Carolina primary, Republican candidates search for a path against Donald Trump
Several campaigns are placing a huge emphasis on South Carolina, where the Republican primary is traditionally the last chance for many White House hopefuls to break through before Super Tuesday
1970-01-01 08:00
Vice President Kamala Harris to face doubts and dysfunction at Southeast Asia summit
Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting Indonesia this week for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit
1970-01-01 08:00
Iga Swiatek's US Open title defense ends with a loss to Jelena Ostapenko in the fourth round
Iga Swiatek’s U.S. Open title defense has ended with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 loss to Jelena Ostapenko in the fourth round
1970-01-01 08:00
Stock market today: Asian shares surge after Wall St gains on signs the US jobs market is cooling
Stocks are higher in Asia after Wall Street was boosted by a report that signaled the U.S. jobs market, while still healthy, is showing some signs of cooling
1970-01-01 08:00
Jordan Travis accounts for 5 TDs and No. 8 Florida State thumps No. 5 LSU 45-24 in marquee matchup
Jordan Travis accounted for five touchdowns, including three to Michigan State transfer Keon Coleman, and No. 8 Florida State throttled fifth-ranked LSU 45-24 in the most anticipated matchup of college football’s opening weekend
1970-01-01 08:00