North Korea to 'expel' US soldier Travis King, who crossed from South, state media reports
North Korea has decided "to expel" US Army Private Travis King, who crossed into the North from South Korea during a tour of the joint security area in July, state media KCNA reported on Wednesday.
2023-09-27 18:57
'8 Mile' actor Nashawn Breedlove dead at 46
Rapper Nashawn Breedlove, best known for appearing in a rap battle against Eminem in the 2002 movie "8 Mile," has died at age 46.
2023-09-27 17:21
Monsoon rains, Bollywood superstars and a mystery monkey -- India welcomes MotoGP
Briefly in the early 2010s, the Buddh International Circuit on the outskirts of New Delhi was a fitting home for Formula One racing. A vast, purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility, it was a symbol of India's ambition, welcoming a truly global event -- and the eyes of the world with it.
2023-09-27 12:57
Exclusive: Inside Ukraine's offensive in the East
Two Ukrainian soldiers huddle around a drone controller in darkness, their faces illuminated only by its screen.
2023-09-27 12:16
'Truly a David and Goliath case': Six young people take 32 countries to court in unprecedented case
The European Court of Human Rights will hear an "unprecedented" lawsuit on Wednesday, brought by six young people against 32 European countries accusing them of failing to tackle the human-caused climate crisis.
2023-09-27 12:15
The Asian Games' golden ticket: Esports stars target medal success -- and a military exemption
Gaming has achieved an unprecedented milestone by being selected as an official medal sport for the Hangzhou Asian Games in the form of esports, but participating in the competition holds significant importance -- and possibly life-changing implications -- for some players.
2023-09-27 10:17
China has poured billions into Africa's infrastructure. Is it now tightening the tap?
The inauguration of two new electricity-generating units in Zimbabwe's Hwange power station last month was not an unfamiliar scene when it comes to major infrastructure projects in Africa.
2023-09-27 09:24
UN slams France's decision to ban French athletes' hijabs at 2024 Olympics
The United Nations' human rights office has criticized the French government for banning French athletes from wearing the hijab at the Paris Olympics next year.
2023-09-27 07:45
Baseball Hall of Famer and Baltimore Orioles legend Brooks Robinson dies at age 86
Baltimore Orioles legend Brooks Robinson, a third baseman who won 16 consecutive Gold Glove awards and is considered by many to be the greatest fielder at that position ever, has died, according to a statement from the Robinson family and the Orioles organization.
2023-09-27 06:47
Mali junta expects delay to February elections
Mali's military junta on Monday said it would postpone February elections for technical reasons, further pushing back a timeline for a return to democratic rule after two coups.
2023-09-27 03:21
'Severe malnutrition' is growing concern as thousands flee Nagorno-Karabakh, senior US official warns
Fears grew of a humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh Tuesday as a senior US official warned of malnutrition among the tens of thousands fleeing the breakaway region for Armenia.
2023-09-27 02:55
Russian dissident Alexey Navalny's appeal rejected by Moscow court
A Russian court has rejected an appeal by jailed opposition leader Alexey Navalny against a 19-year prison sentence on extremism charges, according to Russian state media RIA, in the latest crackdown on the outspoken Kremlin critic.
2023-09-26 23:49