Tensions flare between Chicago and White House over migrant crisis
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson confronted top White House officials late Sunday, demanding they take fast and concrete steps to address a migrant crisis they believe is about to reach a breaking point in the Windy City, according to two people on the call.
2023-10-03 18:51
US Congress debates Ukraine aid as Pentagon warns money running low
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON A last-ditch weekend spending agreement avoided a U.S. government shutdown but left pro-Ukraine officials
2023-10-03 04:20
Migrants trying to reach the UK cross the Alps on foot
More than 130,000 migrants have entered Italy this year. Many try to head further into Europe.
2023-10-02 08:15
Senegal's navy intercepts boats carrying 600 would-be migrants
They were attempting the treacherous crossing to Spain's Canary Islands - a gateway to Europe.
2023-10-02 04:23
Five new cargo vessels heading for Ukrainian Black Sea ports -MarineTraffic
KYIV Five new ships are on their way to Ukrainian sea ports using a new corridor opened to
2023-10-01 16:23
More than a quarter of US Senate calls on Russia to release US reporter
WASHINGTON The Democratic and Republican leaders of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee announced a resolution on Friday
2023-09-29 23:49
Evergrande: Anxious Chinese home buyers reel from crisis
As China's housing crisis grows, so have fears that dreams of home ownership have been bulldozed.
2023-09-29 16:22
Bangladesh: Nearly 1,000 people die of dengue in severe outbreak
Extraordinarily wet monsoons have given dengue-carrying mosquitoes fertile breeding ground.
2023-09-28 15:57
BBC helps free suspected migrants stuck in refrigerated lorry
A woman spoke to us from inside the lorry in France, saying she was struggling to breathe.
2023-09-28 12:48
Evergrande: China property giant suspends shares amid reports of detained leaders
The stricken Chinese property giant suspends trading as reports emerge of its chairman being taken.
2023-09-28 11:48
Ukraine grain corridor should not replace broader deal - UN trade chief
By Jonathan Saul LONDON Ukraine's move to create a shipping channel for grain exports is a positive step
2023-09-27 23:47
New IMF funds for Sri Lanka may face delay after review sees revenue shortfall
By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund did not reach a staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka in its
2023-09-27 19:54