UN steps up criticism of IMF and World Bank, the other pillars of the post-World War II global order
From the ashes of World War II, three institutions were created as linchpins of a new global order
2023-06-17 12:28
Manhattan man arrested after raping, giving drugs to a 14-year-old girl who overdosed in hotel room, prosecutors say
A 54-year-old Manhattan man was arrested after he allegedly raped and gave drugs to a 14-year-old girl who overdosed in a New York City hotel room, according to prosecutors.
2023-06-17 12:22
Trump's legal travails anger some GOP voters, but that doesn't guarantee that they'll vote for him
Some Republican-leaning voters in early-voting states say they are angry about President Donald Trump’s indictment on charges that he mishandled classified documents
2023-06-17 12:19
Dedicated service and therapy dogs receive honorary 'dogtorate' degrees from the University of Maryland, Baltimore
If every dog has its day, graduating with honorary "dogtorate" degrees marked that moment for a group of service and therapy dogs who have gone above and beyond.
2023-06-17 12:18
IMF sees Honduran economic growth slowing to about 3% in 2023
TEGUCIGALPA Honduran economic growth is seen slowing to about 3% in 2023, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimated
2023-06-17 12:17
Dominican Republic, Canada disagree over Haitian police aid office
By Harold Isaac PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) -As Haiti's police struggle to contain powerful armed gangs, a disagreement between the Dominican Republic
2023-06-17 11:46
World Bank green lights $500 million loan to boost Costa Rica's budget
SAN JOSE The World Bank approved a new $500 million loan to Costa Rica aimed at strengthening support
2023-06-17 10:57
Family of Jayland Walker files federal lawsuit against Akron, Ohio after his traffic stop death
The family of Jayland Walker, who was shot dead by eight police officers after a traffic stop last summer, is taking the City of Akron to federal court.
2023-06-17 10:48
US to send satellite data to Canada to help detect wildfires
The U.S. Department of Defense began sending real-time satellite and sensor data to Canadian authorities on Friday, technology
2023-06-17 09:23
Why Japan is rethinking its rape laws and raising the age of consent from 13
Japan is finally changing its age of consent and definition of rape, after previous attempts were blocked by government inertia and opponents who deemed the amendments unnecessary.
2023-06-17 08:45
Chiefs: Brett Veach gives positive update on Chris Jones contract
The Chiefs "feel good" about contract negotiations with defensive lineman Chris Jones, who is awaiting an extension before the 2023 season.Coming off a second Super Bowl victory in four years, the Chiefs are focused on making the necessary moves to snag a third.The biggest of those...
2023-06-17 08:24
Republicans tout conservative credentials in lieutenant governor primary
Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and state Sen. Chris McDaniel, the fellow Republican trying to unseat him in a primary challenge, are seeking to burnish their conservative credentials on the campaign trail
2023-06-17 07:56