Syria's Assad to steal spotlight at Arab summit after years in the cold
By Aziz El Yaakoubi RIYADHSyrian President Bashar al-Assad, a pariah for more than a decade, is expected to
2023-05-17 21:22
White House not planning to ask for extra Ukraine funding before September despite lawmaker concerns money could run out by summer
The White House says it is not currently planning to ask Congress for new Ukraine funding before the end of the fiscal year at the end of September, pitting administration officials against some lawmakers and congressional staffers who are concerned that the funds could run out by mid-summer.
2023-05-17 21:18
'Low fertility trap': Why Italy's falling birth rate is causing alarm
Italy, a country once known for its big families gathered around the dinner table, is facing a crisis of unparalleled proportions.
2023-05-17 20:58
Guillermo Lasso: Ecuador President dissolves parliament
President Guillermo Lasso was facing an imminent impeachment vote over embezzlement charges.
2023-05-17 20:58
Automaker warns over UK operations and calls for Brexit trade deal renegotiation
The world’s fourth-biggest carmaker by sales has warned of a potential existential threat to large parts of the British car industry unless the government moves to alter the terms of its post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union
2023-05-17 20:54
Lone holdout juror in Lori Vallow trial reveals why he changed his mind to convict her: ‘I put a face to evil’
The last juror to vote to convict Lori Vallow guilty of all charges in her trial for the murders of her children and husband’s late wife has spoken out. In an ABC News exclusive interview that aired on Good Morning America on Wednesday, Saul Hernandez, one of the 12 jurors out of a panel of 18 including six alternates, gave his account of their deliberations. Mr Hernandez was the lone holdout on the panel before ultimately switching his stance on day two of deliberations to find Vallow guilty of all charges. On Friday 12 May, Vallow was found guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy and grand theft over the deaths of her daughter Tylee Ryan, 16, son Joshua “JJ” Vallow, seven, and of conspiracy to murder Tammy Daybell, 49, her new husband Chad Daybell’s first wife, at Ada County Courthouse in Boise, Idaho. Tylee and JJ were last seen in September 2019. In June 2020, their remains were found buried in shallow graves on the Daybell property. Tammy died one month after their disappearance in October 2019 and her death was later ruled a homicide by asphyxiation. Over six weeks, prosecutors argued that Vallow conspired with Mr Daybell and her brother Alex Cox to kill the three victims, motivated by greed and their doomsday cult beliefs. Asked why he had initially held out on convicting Vallow, Mr Hernandez says: “I just didn’t feel like at that timeline with Tylee [Vallow] we were quite there yet, and if we were, I perhaps was missing it.” Speaking about the bizarre religious beliefs that appear to have partially underpinned the motive for the murders, he said of Vallow: “I think she started with maybe curiosity, exploring what her initial beliefs were. And once Chad came into the picture, she went along with it.” Chilling Mr Hernandez said: “As the case progressed, as the evidence came to light, testimony was shared, it was harder to look at her. Growing up, we’re taught good and bad, God and evil, and I think for the first time in my life, I put a face to evil.” More follows… Read More Chad Daybell, Alex Cox and Charles Vallow: Key players in the Lori Vallow trial Lori Vallow Daybell: Timeline of ‘doomsday cult mom’s’ mystery case Lori Vallow has been convicted of her children’s murders. What happens next?
2023-05-17 20:48
Lori Vallow verdict – latest: Idaho juror speaks out as ‘cult mom’ indicted in Arizona murder conspiracy
“Doomsday cult mom” Lori Vallow has been indicted by a grand jury in Maricopa County, Arizona, for conspiracy to commit the murder of Brandon Boudreaux more than a year ago. The development comes just days after Vallow, 49, was found guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy and grand theft over the deaths of her daughter Tylee Ryan, 16, son Joshua “JJ” Vallow, seven, and of conspiracy to murder Tammy Daybell, 49, her new husband Chad Daybell’s first wife, at Ada County Courthouse in Boise, Idaho. Tylee and JJ were last seen in September 2019. In June 2020, their remains were found buried in shallow graves on the Daybell property. Tammy died one month after their disappearance in October 2019. Over six weeks, prosecutors argued that Vallow conspired with Mr Daybell and her brother Alex Cox to kill the three victims, motivated by greed and their doomsday cult beliefs. On Friday 12 May, jurors convicted her on all charges. She will be sentenced within 90 days’ time, where she faces life in prison. Judge Steven Boyce has now ordered a pre-sentence investigation to look into Vallow’s background including prior criminal record, social history, health, education and employment records. Read More Lori Vallow has been convicted of her children’s murders. What happens next? Lori Vallow’s indictment over Brandon Boudreaux murder conspiracy revealed days after Idaho conviction Lori Vallow had two alleged accomplices in her children’s murders. One will never face justice Who is Lori Vallow? Mom-of-three, beauty queen – and now convicted killer
2023-05-17 20:28
Ecuadorian president dissolves National Assembly, puts end to impeachment proceedings
Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso has put an end to impeachment proceedings against him by dissolving the opposition-led National Assembly which had accused him of embezzlement
2023-05-17 20:27
U.S. House Speaker McCarthy says he thinks U.S. will not default
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday said he believed the United States will not default on its debt
2023-05-17 20:25
Ecuador president dissolves legislature, bringing elections forward
By Alexandra Valencia QUITO (Reuters) -Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso dissolved the National Assembly in a decree on Wednesday, bringing forward
2023-05-17 20:23
Italy: Mass evacuation as deadly floods hit northern Emilia-Romagna region
About 5,000 people flee their homes in Emilia-Romagna, with five confirmed deaths across the region.
2023-05-17 20:22
At least five killed by heavy flooding in Italy as Grand Prix canceled
At least five people have been killed by heavy flooding and mudslides in the northern Italian region of Emilia Romagna, with more than 5,000 residents being forced to evacuate, CNN affiliate Sky TG24 reported Wednesday, citing local authorities.
2023-05-17 19:57