Blinken announces $150M in aid for Syria, Iraq at Saudi conference on combatting Islamic State group
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. will provide nearly $150 million in aid for areas in Syria and Iraq that were liberated from the Isamic State extremist group
2023-06-08 17:23
Europe's economy has shrunk. For households that are hurting, it's just numbers
The European economy has contracted slightly at the end of last year and beginning of 2023
2023-06-08 17:20
Zelenskyy visits area flooded by destroyed dam as five reported dead in Russian-occupied town
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in the flood-hit region of Kherson to evaluate response to damage caused by a dam breach
2023-06-08 16:55
Mines uprooted in Ukraine dam disaster could pose danger for years to come - Red Cross
By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW (Reuters) -Mines uprooted and dispersed by floodwaters surging downstream from the breached Kakhovka dam across swathes
2023-06-08 16:50
Japan's denial of same-sex marriage, other LGTBQ+ protections looks unconstitutional, judge rules
A Japanese court says the lack of legal protections for LGTBQ+ people appears to be unconstitutional in the latest ruling that may push the country toward allowing same-sex marriage
2023-06-08 16:24
Finland's Foreign Minister Haavisto to run for president
HELSINKI Finland's Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said on Thursday he will run for president in next year's election,
2023-06-08 16:15
Pope Francis doing well after first night in hospital, Vatican says
By Philip Pullella ROME (Reuters) -Pope Francis was doing well on Thursday morning after his first night in hospital following
2023-06-08 15:55
Raging wildfires in Quebec drive intense smoke and hazy skies farther across the eastern US and Canada
Millions across the US and Canada will remain at risk of inhaling potentially harmful air from wildfires in Quebec on Thursday as more officials urge people to limit time spent outdoors and mask up for enhanced protection.
2023-06-08 15:53
Why skies in the Northeast are turning orange from the smoke
The photos and videos out of the Northeast look like scenes from "Mad Max," as a monstrous cloud of smoke spewed by Quebec's wildfires engulfed communities.
2023-06-08 15:52
Malaysia, Indonesia end 18-year sea border disputes, vow to cooperate in defending palm oil industry
Malaysia and Indonesia have signed agreements to end longstanding sea border disputes and vowed to bolster cooperation to fight “highly detrimental discriminatory” measures against palm oil
2023-06-08 15:30
South Korean inquiry to look into 237 more foreign adoptions suspected to have laundered origins
South Korea's Truth and Reconciliation Commission will investigate 237 more cases of South Korean adoptees who suspect their family origins were manipulated to facilitate their adoptions in Europe and the United States
2023-06-08 15:30
Indian wrestlers demanding arrest of sports official for sexual abuse suspend protests
Elite wrestlers who are demanding the resignation and arrest of India's wrestling federation president for allegedly sexually harassing young athletes have suspended their protests after the country’s sports minister promised a swift investigation
2023-06-08 15:21