Olympics threaten to erase a symbol of Paris, say riverside booksellers
By Ardee NAPOLITANO and Clotaire Achi PARIS Booksellers along the river Seine say the Olympics threaten to erase
2023-07-30 00:52
Nine killed in Thailand fireworks warehouse explosion
At least three children have died and 115 seriously injured after a warehouse blast on the Malaysian border.
2023-07-30 00:52
US Mulls Freezing Aid to Niger as Coup Condemnation Grows
The US will freeze economic and security assistance to Niger if the country fails to restore its president
2023-07-30 00:26
Blinken snubs Australian call to end Assange case saying he’s accused of ‘very serious’ crime
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday pushed back against Australian demands for an end to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s prosecution, saying the Australian citizen was accused of “very serious criminal conduct” in publishing a trove of classified documents more than a decade ago. Australia’s centre-left Labor Party government has been arguing since winning the elections last year that the United States should end its pursuit of the 52-year-old, who has spent four years in a British prison fighting extradition to the United States. Mr Assange’s freedom is widely seen as a test of Australia’s leverage with President Joe Biden’s administration. Mr Blinken confirmed on Saturday that Mr Assange had been discussed in annual talks with Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Brisbane, Australia. “I understand the concerns and views of Australians. I think it’s very important that our friends here understand our concerns about this matter,” Mr Blinken told reporters. “Mr Assange was charged with very serious criminal conduct in the United States in connection with his alleged role in one of the largest compromises of classified information in the history of our country,” he added. Ms Wong said Mr Assange’s prosecution had “dragged for too long” and that Australia wanted the charges “brought to a conclusion.” Australia remains ambiguous about whether the United States should drop the prosecution or strike a plea bargain. Mr Assange faces 17 charges of espionage and one charge of computer misuse over WikiLeaks’ publication of hundreds of thousands of classified diplomatic and military documents in 2010. American prosecutors allege he helped US Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning steal classified diplomatic cables and military files that WikiLeaks later published, putting lives at risk. Australia argues there is a “disconnect” between the US treatment of Mr Assange and Ms Manning. Then-US President Barack Obama commuted Ms Manning’s 35-year sentence to seven years, which allowed her release in 2017. Read More Pope meets with wife and family of Julian Assange, who says pontiff 'concerned' by his suffering Julian Assange’s wife says ‘it is now or never’ at US extradition protest Australian prime minister says he is working effectively to free WikiLeaks founder
2023-07-30 00:25
NBA rumors: Zach LaVine trade, Knicks extensions, Kawhi future
NBA Rumors: All is quiet on the Zach LaVine trade front for nowZach LaVine has been a staple of NBA trade rumors all summer. The Chicago Bulls finished last season as the No. 9 seed and there's little reason to believe the product will meaningfully improve in 2023-24. That said, don't ex...
2023-07-30 00:22
Sean Payton has a horrible excuse for his blasting of Nathaniel Hackett
Sean Payton's excuse for why he blasted Nathaniel Hackett earlier this week was a weak one.The October 8th matchup between the Denver Broncos and New York Jets is already gaining incredible amounts of hype. It would have been a hot game on the schedule even without added controversy, but Se...
2023-07-30 00:22
Plaintiffs in high-profile redistricting case urge judges to toss out Alabama's controversial congressional map
Civil rights groups representing plaintiffs in a high-profile congressional redistricting case are urging a federal court in Alabama to reject a controversial new map crafted by the Republican-dominated legislature, saying it perpetuates a violation of the nation's landmark voting rights law.
2023-07-30 00:19
Historically Black fraternity drops Florida for convention because of DeSantis policies
The oldest historically Black collegiate fraternity in the U.S. says it is relocating a planned convention in two years from Florida because of what it described as Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration’s “harmful, racist and insensitive” policies towards African Americans
2023-07-30 00:17
The 'Few and the Proud' aren't so few: Marines recruiting surges while other services struggle
Marine Corps leaders say they'll make their recruiting goal this year, at a time when the active-duty Army, Navy and Air Force expect to fall short
2023-07-30 00:16
African Union gives 15-day ultimatum to Niger junta to end regime but soldiers seek continuity
The African Union has asked the junta that overthrew the democratically elected government of Niger to return to barracks within 15 days just as the soldiers, facing growing international pressure, met with senior civil servants to discuss how to run the West African country
2023-07-29 23:57
Ex-Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon joins push for third-party presidential bid as Democrats try to stop it
Former Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon of Missouri is joining No Labels’ effort to lay the groundwork for a centrist third-party presidential ticket in 2024
2023-07-29 23:47
Granit Xhaka opens up on emotional decision to leave Arsenal
Granit Xhaka reflects on his decision to leave Arsenal for Bayer Leverkusen.
2023-07-29 23:46