Ahead of Biden visit, US watchdog says Vietnam backsliding on religious freedoms
September 06, 2023 8:08 AM Uscirf said there are growing religious freedom violations. Read More
Nigerian election tribunal to decide if Tinubu stays as president
September 06, 2023 8:05 AM Nigeria’s presidential election tribunal is due to rule on Wednesday on whether Bola Tinubu should stay as president after two rivals challenged his victory in…
Ex-Proud Boys leader sentenced to 22 years for role in US Capitol attack
September 06, 2023 7:10 AM Enrique Tarrio was given the longest sentence so far handed down in connection with the Jan 6 attack. Read More
Schools closed as search for Pennsylvania fugitive expands
September 06, 2023 7:10 AM The fugitive, Danelo Cavalcante, 34, a Brazilian national, fled from the Chester County Prison on Thursday. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 6
September 06, 2023 6:48 AM A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Sept 6, 2023. Read More
Brazil rescues hundreds held in modern-day slave conditions
September 06, 2023 6:45 AM Brazilian authorities rescued 532 workers held in modern-day slavery in August, in the country’s largest joint operation of the kind, labor prosecutors announced on Tuesday…
Swedish criminal gangs laundering money through Spotify: Media
September 06, 2023 6:32 AM The money pays for false Spotify streams of songs published by artists with ties to the gangs. Read More
Ukraine aid optimism marks return of US Senate to Washington
September 06, 2023 6:21 AM Lawmakers return to Washington facing a tight deadline for passing spending Bills. Read More
Commentary: Kinderland preschool abuse cases strike a raw nerve with parents
The arrest of two Kinderland teachers over alleged child abuse has raised anxiety among parents about what happens after they drop their kids off at preschool. Ensuring good reliable childcare…
Biden nominates former US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew as ambassador to Israel
September 06, 2023 6:01 AM Lew, who must be confirmed by the Senate, will face a complicated political situation. Read More