Apple watches help patients monitor a common heart disorder
It is proving useful in screening for the common heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation. Read More
US approves approves major arms deals to Israel, Saudi
The United States sends billions of dollars worth of military supplies per year to Israel, largely in aid. Read More
Trump expects Iran to seek deal to avoid US strikes
Washington’s allies in the region are concerned that any US strike on Iran could cause instability and economic chaos. Read More
Epstein notes suggested Bill Gates engaged in extramarital sex
Epstein wrote the messages after his attempt to broker a venture between Gates’ foundation and JPMorgan Chase fizzled out. Read More
More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in east Congo, official says
Jan 30 – More than 200 people were killed this week in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Lumumba Kambere Muyisa, spokesperson for…
US judge temporarily blocks end of Ethiopians’ deportation protections
BOSTON, Jan 30 – A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration from ending protections from deportation that had been granted to thousands of Ethiopians living…
Historic Alexandria tramway prepares to shut ahead of contested overhaul
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt Jan 29 – As the blue-and-white tram carriages rattle into a large square in the heart of Alexandria, doors creak open to a crush of passengers, many of…
Argentina in advanced talks to become destination for US deportations, New York Times reports
BUENOS AIRES, Jan 30 – The United States and Argentina are in advanced talks to sign an agreement that would allow the U.S. to deport immigrants from other countries to…
US Justice Dept opens civil rights probe into Alex Pretti shooting, official says
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 – The U.S. Justice Department has started a civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, a senior…
European crisis fund worth over $500 billion could be used for defence, says ESM chief
FRANKFURT, Jan 30 – A European crisis fund with more than 430 billion euros ($514 billion) of firepower could lend money to countries for defence, the head of the European…