Same old story with aging politicians

Whenever a lawmaker who is advancing in years appears infirm or confused in public, or takes some time to convalesce, there are questions about their fitness for office.

2023-07-28 02:53

Activists protest over ship pollution at maritime meet

Environmental campaigners protested Monday outside the London-based International Maritime Organization, which is meeting to discuss curbing carbon dioxide emissions from...

2023-07-03 21:27

World Cup plans in Okinawa unaffected by North Korean spy satellite launch attempt

Plans for the start of the Basketball World Cup in Okinawa, Japan, were unaffected Thursday after a North Korean rocket launch prompted an alert ordering some residents to evacuate

2023-08-24 12:46

Jedidiah Murphy: Jewish murder convict expressed sadness about Hamas attack before Texas execution

Jedidiah Murphy was executed by lethal injection on October 10, which is also the World Day Against the Death Penalty

2023-10-12 18:55

Pro-Russian hackers step up attacks against Swiss targets, authorities say

GENEVA (Reuters) -A pro-Russian hacking group had intensified its cyberattacks against Switzerland, authorities said on Tuesday, with hackers claiming to

2023-06-14 02:23

Mexico announces $3.4 billion plan to rebuild Acapulco after hurricane

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico's government on Wednesday unveiled a $3.4 billion recovery plan for the battered coastal resort of Acapulco,

2023-11-01 23:24

Tense calm in divided Cyprus after UN says peacekeepers attacked

A tense calm held Monday in Cyprus after the United Nations accused Turkish Cypriot forces of assaulting peacekeepers attempting to block road construction in...

2023-08-22 08:55

Spain's acting PM Sanchez says he will seek investiture vote

By Inti Landauro and Charlie Devereux MADRID (Reuters) -Spain's acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday he intended to

2023-08-16 20:55

Robert Downey Jr diss Marvel? 'Avenger' star gives honest opinion about his role in 'Oppenheimer'

Robert Downey Jr said something at the London premiere that would enrage 'Iron Man' movie fans

2023-07-16 15:27

Altmaier wins French Open epic as Andreeva strikes blow for teens

Germany's Daniel Altmaier won the fifth longest ever French Open match on Thursday as 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva made the last 32, providing a tantalising...

2023-06-02 04:47

Strike-hit Venice fest says Hollywood must prize 'art over content'

Hollywood strikes robbed the Venice Film Festival of some of its usual glitz as it launched its 80th edition on Wednesday, but jury president Damien Chazelle said it was a warning that the...

2023-08-31 00:59

Tickets, times, transportation and community outreach among issues F1 must fix in Las Vegas

The The CEO of the Las Vegas Grand Prix was thrilled with Formula One’s first race on the famed Strip, but acknowledged Sunday there were missteps in the $500 million showcase event of the season

2023-11-20 11:24