Kenya's president lifts 6-year logging ban to create jobs. Environmentalists are concerned
Kenyan President William Ruto has lifted a six-year ban on logging over the concerns of environmentalists
2023-07-04 11:51
At least four dead in mass shooting in Philadelphia
At least four were killed after a mass shootout on Monday evening in Philadelphia, according to reports. There were “multiple gunshot victims”, the Philadelphia Police Department said but didn’t reveal the identities or any further details about the victims. Reports said that at least eight people were shot. Six victims were taken to the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and two were taken to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, according to local reports. There was no information available regarding the condition of the injured. The shooting took place on the 5700 block of Warrington Avenue in Philadelphia’s Kingsessing neighbourhood at around 8.30pm local time, police said. The Philadephia Inquirer reported that the bodies of four victims were found at several locations. Police spokesperson Miguel Torres said in a statement to CNN that officers have taken a suspect into custody and recovered a rifle, a handgun, and additional magazines of ammunition from him in the alleyway behind the 1600 block of South Frazier Street. At least two juveniles were among those shot, according to local reports. According to Gun Violence Archive, at least 339 mass shootings – with four or more killed or injured – have occurred in the US so far this year. “Horrified by the reports of a shooting in Southwest Philadelphia,” Philadelphia mayor Jim Kenney tweeted. “My heart is with the loved ones and families of everyone involved, and I send my prayers to the victims. This devastating violence must stop,” he added. Meanwhile, police said that officers did not discharge their firearms during the arrest.
2023-07-04 11:49
China Takes the Trade Fight to Europe, Targeting the Green Transition
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2023-07-04 11:25
Europe’s Top Diplomat to Visit Beijing as Economic Rivalry Grows
The European Union’s top diplomat will head to Beijing next week for meetings with Chinese officials, a trip
2023-07-04 11:15
A 15-year-old boy was bitten by a shark while surfing off the coast of New York's Fire Island
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2023-07-04 10:58
Election observers return to Guatemala for ballot review
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2023-07-04 10:57
Double-Digit Gains Suggest Turning Point for Sri Lanka Markets
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2023-07-04 10:54
Thai Stocks to Rebound on Government Optimism, Analysts Say
Thailand’s stocks may rebound in the fourth quarter as the appointment of a new government will likely bolster
2023-07-04 10:26
Senegal President Macky Sall says he won't run for third term
Rumours he would run again had fuelled several deadly protests over the years.
2023-07-04 10:22
Philadelphia mass shooting: Eight people shot by suspect, police say
A suspect is in custody and a weapon recovered, reports say, after a mass shooting in the US city.
2023-07-04 10:15
UN nuclear chief is visiting Japan to give a final report on release of treated radioactive water
The head of the U.N. nuclear agency is in Japan to meet with government leaders and see final preparations for the release of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant
2023-07-04 10:15
A person is in custody after 8 people were shot in Philadelphia, police say
Eight people have been shot in a southwest neighborhood of Philadelphia, police said Monday evening.
2023-07-04 09:58