US could begin withdrawing troops from Niger in coming weeks, US officials say
The US could begin withdrawing troops from Niger in the coming weeks, according to two US officials, which would mark a significant change to the American military presence in the country following a coup that toppled the democratically elected government in Niamey in late July.
2023-09-09 04:53
Disney drops part of its lawsuit against DeSantis to focus on free speech claims
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has amended its lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his hand-picked oversight board, dropping all of its claims except one.
2023-09-08 07:59
DR Congo's deadly anti-UN protest: Soldiers go on trial in Goma
More than 40 people were killed after troops opened fire on protesters in Goma last week.
2023-09-06 20:55
Nagorno-Karabakh: 'People are fainting queuing up for bread'
Azerbaijan's nine-month blockade of disputed territory Nagorno-Karabakh takes its toll on residents.
2023-08-30 08:55
Terry Gou: Why is Foxconn billionaire running for Taiwan president?
The electronics billionaire has charisma and China experience - but the opposition vote is divided.
2023-08-29 05:22
Wagner in Africa: Precarious future after Prigozhin's reported death
Its leader followed a long line of mercenaries in Africa, but his group faces an uncertain future.
2023-08-26 09:48
Inside Mali: What now for the country that bet its security on Wagner?
Fears over Mali's future are growing - it relies on Wagner for security but the group's leader is now believed to be dead.
2023-08-25 13:16
Whirlpool is fined $11.5 million by US agency over hazardous cooktops
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) -Whirlpool agreed to pay an $11.5 million civil fine to resolve U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
2023-08-25 03:58
Ukraine war: Brit was killed while trying to rescue Ukrainians - inquest
Simon Lingard, 38, was struck by artillery fire while fighting with the Ukrainian army, a coroner hears.
2023-08-24 01:29
Fukushima disaster: What happened at the nuclear plant?
A tsunami struck the Japanese plant in 2011, leading to the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl.
2023-08-23 16:27
Nigeria's ex-oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke charged with bribery in the UK
Diezani Alison-Madueke is alleged to have accepted financial rewards for awarding oil contracts.
2023-08-22 23:49
What does OPS mean in baseball?
"Moneyball" popularized advanced statistics in baseball, including one oft-used stat known as OPS. What exactly does OPS measure?Of all American sports, baseball might have the most complicated terminology. MLB metrics start at a basic ground level -- home runs, RBIs, batting average -...
2023-08-22 03:56