Hachiko: The world's most loyal dog turns 100
The Akita Inu has been lionised in Japan and beyond as a symbol of devotion and fidelity
2023-07-02 06:17
US State Department report details damning failings around chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal
The US State Department on Friday released its long-awaited Afghanistan After Action Review report, which outlines damning findings and criticizes both the Trump and Biden administrations for decisions that led to the deadly and chaotic US withdrawal from that country after nearly two decades on the ground.
2023-07-01 02:45
U.S. farm agency told to investigate worker complaints at Maryland research complex
By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) has ordered the Department of Agriculture to
2023-06-30 22:50
Biden administration approves potential $440 million arms sales to Taiwan
The Biden administration has approved two potential arms sales totaling $440 million to Taiwan amid ongoing tensions between the self-governing island and Beijing, the State Department announced Thursday.
2023-06-30 19:29
British soldier Shareef Amin returns to Ukraine after life-changing injury
Shareef Amin was lucky to survive shrapnel and bullet wounds but is still "going back to help".
2023-06-30 13:48
US FDA approves BioMarin's gene therapy for hemophilia A
By Nathan Gomes (Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved BioMarin Pharmaceutical's gene therapy for hemophilia A,
2023-06-30 04:28
Analysis-Where are Russia's top generals? Rumours swirl after mercenary mutiny
By Andrew Osborn LONDON (Reuters) -Russia's most senior generals have dropped out of public view following a failed mercenary mutiny
2023-06-29 15:47
Mushroom farms that employed Half Moon Bay mass shooting suspect cited for 'serious' health and safety violations
Two mushroom farms that employed the Half Moon Bay mass shooting suspect were cited for "serious" health and safety violations in an investigation stemming from the January workplace attacks, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health announced in a news release Monday.
2023-06-28 22:49
Janitor heard 'annoying alarms' and turned off freezer, ruining 20 years of school research worth $1 million, lawsuit says
A university janitor who turned off a freezer after hearing multiple "annoying alarms," ruined more than 20 years of research, according to a lawsuit filed against his employer by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in upstate New York.
2023-06-27 15:53
General Dynamics, Rheinmetall to compete for potential $45 billion US Army vehicle contract
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Army said on Monday it had selected General Dynamics and American Rheinmetall to compete to replace
2023-06-27 06:26
Biden administration to spend $450 million on higher-blend biofuels
By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Agriculture will spend $450 million to expand the production and
2023-06-27 02:29
Pakistan army general among three sacked over violence by Imran Khan's party
By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -Pakistan's army has sacked three senior officers, including a lieutenant general, for failing to avert
2023-06-26 21:23