Leading politician says victory for Niger's coup leaders would be 'the end of democracy' in Africa
A high-ranking member of Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum’s political party is warning that if mutinous soldiers succeed in their coup, it will threaten democracy and security across the region and the continent
2023-08-18 16:19
Ukrainian drone damages building in Moscow disrupting air traffic, Russia says
MOSCOW (Reuters) -A Ukrainian drone smashed into a building in central Moscow on Friday after Russian air defences shot it
2023-08-18 14:57
Arrest made in connection with July block party mass shooting in Baltimore, officials say
Authorities in Baltimore have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a July mass shooting that killed two and injured 28 people, according to a news release from the city.
2023-08-18 14:49
In Hawaii, concerns over 'climate gentrification' rise after devastating Maui fires
The fires that broke out on Maui last week have exacerbated Hawaii’s housing crisis as more than more than 3,000 buildings in Lahaina were damaged or destroyed, leaving many wondering if homeowners can afford to rebuild
2023-08-18 14:46
Palestinian police struggle to control a militant hotbed. Their efforts show a region on the brink
Palestinian police are struggling to control a militant hotbed in the occupied West Bank after a major Israeli military raid last month prompted the Palestinians to turn their wrath on their own security forces
2023-08-18 14:20
It's Coming Home: England looks to bring Women's World Cup trophy back to birthplace of soccer
A World Cup trophy may indeed be coming back to the birthplace of soccer for the first time in 57 years
2023-08-18 14:20
Hurricane Hilary expected to strengthen to Category 4 before dumping rain over Southern California and Southwest this weekend
Hurricane Hilary is expected to intensify into a lashing Category 4 storm as it advances toward Mexico's Baja Peninsula on Friday and threatens to bring rain and flooding to parts of the Southwest US as it weakens over the weekend.
2023-08-18 13:28
Agreement central to a public dispute between Michael Oher and the Tuohys is being questioned
A court agreement signed by Michael Oher when he was 18 that allowed a Memphis couple to make medical and financial decisions for him is under scrutiny
2023-08-18 13:27
Belarus would use nuclear weapons in the event of 'aggression,' Lukashenko says
Belarus would be willing to use the nuclear weapons given by close ally Russia in the face of foreign "aggression," President Alexander Lukashenko said Thursday, as tensions rise around the country's borders with NATO nations.
2023-08-18 13:23
Moscow court arrests U.S. national for 'espionage' -Russian news agencies
(Reuters) -A Moscow court has arrested an already imprisoned Russia-born U.S. citizen on charges of espionage, Russian news agencies reported
2023-08-18 13:18
'Blue Beetle' actors may be sidelined by the strike, but their director is keeping focus on them
Normally, the weeks heading up to Friday’s release of the DC film “Blue Beetle” would be a triumphant, celebratory time for its filmmakers and Latino-led cast
2023-08-18 12:59
China's Xi calls for measures to mitigate disastrous flooding amid economic slowdown
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called for measures to mitigate the effects of this year’s disastrous flooding which has left scores dead and inflicted massive damage on crops, homes and infrastructure, including in and around Beijing
2023-08-18 12:56