Congo boat tragedy death toll climbs to 52, dozens still missing
The bodies of at least 52 people have been recovered from the Congo River after their boat capsized late last week, a provincial minister said on Monday, warning that the death toll could rise further with many still missing.
2023-10-17 19:18
Why Egypt remains reluctant to open Rafah crossing to Gaza
Hundreds of lorries carrying aid are parked up on the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing.
2023-10-17 18:56
Ronnie Wood eyes Rolling Stones Glasto return in 2024 or 2025
Ronnie Wood is hoping the band will return to Worthy Farm next year.
2023-10-17 17:24
Biden heading to Israel and Jordan, focused on ground offensive and humanitarian crisis
By Steve Holland WASHINGTON U.S. President Joe Biden leaves on Tuesday on a whirlwind trip to Israel and
2023-10-17 17:15
Exclusive-China tells banks to roll over local government debts - sources
BEIJING (Reuters) -China has instructed state-owned banks to roll over existing local government debt with longer-term loans at lower interest
2023-10-17 16:48
Baidu says its AI is in the same league as GPT-4
Chinese tech giant Baidu is officially taking on GPT-4.
2023-10-17 14:17
Despite 0-2 deficit, Framber Valdez gives the Rangers bulletin board material
Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez put his foot in his mouth by saying the Texas Rangers lucky in their Game 2 win in the ALCS.
2023-10-17 12:56
With win in NLCS Game 1, Phillies just keep making MLB history
Just how good have the Philadelphia Phillies been in Game 1 play when opening a series? The answer may surprise you.
2023-10-17 12:51
Nick Castellanos refuses to give Diamondbacks even a sliver of bulletin board material
Nick Castellanos provided another legendary postgame interview after the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks in NLCS Game 1.
2023-10-17 12:50
3 Diamondbacks to blame for Game 1 loss to overbearing Phillies
The Arizona Diamondbacks can walk away from this one thankful it's a best-of-7 series against the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLCS.
2023-10-17 12:47
As the holidays approach, shoppers are in a mood to spend -- on their homes and themselves
Spending on the holiday season is expected to rebound to -- and even surpass -- pre-pandemic levels this year for the first time. But, surprisingly, it's not gifts that consumers will be splurging on the most in the runup to Christmas, according to a new report Tuesday from Deloitte.
2023-10-17 12:24
Wadea al-Fayoume: Last words of knifed US Muslim boy were 'Mom, I'm fine'
Wadea al-Fayoume was laid to rest in a Chicago suburb as the family's landlord was charged with murder.
2023-10-17 10:51