Gun salutes and reflection as UK remembers Queen Elizabeth II
September 09, 2023 3:29 AM Commemorations of the queen’s death a year ago were low key. Read More
New York says Trump inflated net worth by up to $4.9b; Trump seeks dismissal
September 09, 2023 2:57 AM Attorney-General says Trump lied about his assets and net worth to obtain better terms on loans and insurance. Read More
Porous concrete that triggered UK school closures is found at London airports
September 09, 2023 2:28 AM In August, the building material caused the closure of hundreds of British schools over safety fears. Read More
Ecuador youth choosing gangs as route out of poverty, UN expert says
September 09, 2023 2:27 AM Poor young Ecuadoreans are choosing to join criminal gangs as an easy way to escape poverty due to a lack of opportunity, according to a…
Nancy Pelosi, 83, says she will run for re-election to US Congress
September 09, 2023 1:55 AM SAN FRANCISCO – Former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi, one of the most influential – and at 83 years old, longest-serving – Democrats, said on…
Zelensky says ‘slower’ Western supplies threaten Ukraine counteroffensive
September 09, 2023 1:16 AM He calls for more “powerful and long-range” weapons to push back Russian forces. Read More
Panama announces new measures to curb record migration through Darien Gap
September 09, 2023 1:14 AM Panama announced on Friday new measure to curb rising migrant crossings through the Darien Gap jungle region linking the country with Colombia, which reached an…
World Bank announces $340 million support for Chad over refugees, other crises
September 09, 2023 12:45 AM The World Bank on Friday announced $340 million in new financing to help Chad address several crises, including $90 million to respond to the influx…
Russia issues ‘harsh’ protest to Armenia over range of ‘unfriendly’ actions
September 09, 2023 12:23 AM Russia on Friday summoned the Armenian ambassador for a “harsh” protest about a list of what it termed “unfriendly steps”, the latest sign of strain…
Mexican president says operations at capital airport ‘very risky’
September 09, 2023 12:18 AM Operations at Mexico City’s principal airport are “very risky,” President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Friday. Read More