Election observers return to Guatemala for ballot review

By Sofia Menchu GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) -International election observers will return to Guatemala to monitor a court-ordered review of ballots

2023-07-04 10:57

How does Hamas get its weapons? A mix of improvisation, resourcefulness and a key overseas benefactor

The brutal rampage by Islamist militant group Hamas on Israel last weekend involved thousands of rockets and missiles, drones dropping explosives, and untold numbers of small arms and ammunition.

2023-10-12 14:57

Singapore Defends Climate Commitment After Kempen ESG Exclusion

The government of Singapore has defended its commitment to climate action following a decision by Van Lanschot Kempen

2023-06-21 13:22

U.S. Attorney Nick Brown announces resignation ahead of Washington AG race

Nick Brown, U.S. Attorney for Western Washington, announced Tuesday that he is stepping down — a resignation that arrives amid expectations that he is planning to run for state attorney general

2023-06-21 06:53

Small town near Seattle declares state of emergency over false alarms from dam warning system

A state of emergency was declared in a small city in Washington state this week after a warning system for a dam protecting the city from being flooded by a reservoir falsely went off a fourth time since 2020, city officials said.

2023-09-02 09:26

Exhausted Jokic scores 35 points, Nuggets hold off Curry, Warriors 108-105

An exhausted Nikola Jokic had 35 points and 13 rebounds in more than 36 minutes of action to help the Denver Nuggets hold off the Golden State Warriors 108-105 on Wednesday night

2023-11-09 14:22

Millions of Chinese tourists are going on holiday again. Many of them are headed for Thailand

Thailand's golden beaches, shopping districts and ornate temples are filling with tourists once again and Chinese vacationers are getting an especially VIP welcome under a new visa-free scheme.

2023-09-29 10:24

'The school is like a light for me:' The secret classrooms giving Afghan girls a chance to learn despite Taliban rules

Parasto Hakim was startled by a knock at the front gates. Heart pounding, she opened the door to find several Taliban members demanding to check if she was breaking any rules. She was. This was a secret school, set up to teach girls in Afghanistan despite a ban by the militant group.

2023-10-05 17:49

Climate envoy John Kerry is in China for talks the U.S. hopes will raise relations from historic low

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry is holding talks with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing as the U.S. seeks to restore contacts with China that were disrupted by disputes over trade, Taiwan, human rights and territorial claims

2023-07-17 16:26

Ground battles rage in Gaza as concern grows for hospitals

Israeli ground forces fought deadly battles with Hamas militants inside Gaza on Monday and sent tanks to the outskirts of the biggest city while air strikes kept raining...

2023-10-30 22:51

US single-family starts drop; building permits hit 12-month high

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. single-family homebuilding fell in June, but permits for future construction rose to a 12-month

2023-07-19 22:22

How rich is Adin Ross? Exploring Kick co-owner's earnings after inking 3-year contract with streaming platform

Adin Ross said, 'I just signed the biggest streaming deal of any creator of all time, as far as I know, it feels amazing, I’m blessed'

2023-08-26 19:46