Biden calls for immediate release of Nigerien President Bazoum
President Joe Biden on Thursday called for the immediate release of Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum in a written statement commemorating Niger's Independence Day, saying the US "stands with the people of Niger" as the country faces a "grave challenge to its democracy."
2023-08-04 10:16
Fired New Mexico State basketball coach says he was made the scapegoat for toxic culture
Former New Mexico State University basketball coach Greg Heiar says he was made the scapegoat for hazing and other problems within the program that administrators chose to ignore
2023-08-04 09:58
The Women’s World Cup featured eight new teams that treasured the experience gained on global stage
This year's Women's World Cup featured eight nations making their tournament debut
2023-08-04 09:56
Myanmar poet turned rebel leader seeks new territory; worries about 'ephemeral revolutionaries'
By Shoon Naing and Poppy McPherson Poet turned militia leader Maung Saungkha, one of the most prominent figures
2023-08-04 09:53
Two members of the 'Tennessee Three' will win back remainder of their terms in special elections, CNN projects
The two young, Black Tennessee state House Democrats whose expulsion sparked a nationwide controversy in April, will win reelection on Thursday, CNN projects.
2023-08-04 09:52
Appeals court allows Biden asylum restrictions to temporarily stay in place as case plays out
An appeals court is allowing a rule restricting asylum at the southern border to temporarily stay in place in a major win for the Biden administration
2023-08-04 09:28
Putin foe Navalny expects to be jailed for many more years
By Andrew Osborn MOSCOW Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny expects a court to extend his prison sentence by
2023-08-04 09:24
US weighing proposal to put troops on commercial vessels to prevent Iranian seizures
The US is considering putting troops on commercial vessels in critical Middle East waterways to prevent Iranian seizures, a US official familiar with the plans said Thursday, a decision that could bring US and Iranian forces closer to direct confrontation.
2023-08-04 09:20
Factbox-What are Russia's new charges against jailed Putin foe Navalny?
Russian state prosecutors have asked a court to sentence jailed opposition politician Alexei Navalny to a further 20
2023-08-04 09:15
New Zealand to boost its defense capabilities as it faces increasing tensions in the Pacific
New Zealand plans to boost its defense capabilities as tensions rise in the Pacific, due in part to a military buildup by China
2023-08-04 08:58
Appeals court allows Biden administration to keep controversial asylum policy in place for now
The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals will allow the Biden administration to carry out a controversial asylum policy that a district court judge had blocked last week, putting that injunction -- a ruling the judge had put on hold for two weeks -- on pause for longer while the case is appealed.
2023-08-04 08:48
Biden asylum restrictions at Mexico border can stay in place for now, appeals court says
By Ted Hesson (Reuters) -President Joe Biden's new regulation restricting asylum access at the U.S.-Mexico border can remain in effect
2023-08-04 08:46