Extreme heat has killed 147 people in 5 counties, coroners report. The real number is likely much higher
The current death toll is a mere snapshot of the fatal toll this searing summer is taking. And experts say that estimate is likely far lower than the actual number of lives lost to the excruciating heat.
2023-08-08 02:25
Niger military deploys reinforcements to capital after ignoring deadline to cede power
Niger's armed forces have been bringing in reinforcements to the capital to prepare for a potential military intervention, a military source told CNN, just hours after the military junta running the country refused to abide by an influential regional bloc's deadline to cede power.
2023-08-07 20:52
Man accused of kidnapping and killing Nevada 18-year-old dies by suicide in jail while awaiting trial
The man accused of killing Naomi Irion, the 18-year-old who vanished in March 2022 from a Walmart parking lot in Nevada, has died by suicide, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
2023-08-07 18:47
Niger coup: Junta shuts airspace citing military intervention threat
Niger's neighbours earlier threatened to act if the elected president were not restored by end of Sunday.
2023-08-07 09:53
Asian Equities Decline After US Rally Reverses: Markets Wrap
Most Asian shares fell Monday after a mixed US jobs report and a reversal of gains on Wall
2023-08-07 09:24
Charles Ogletree, Harvard Law professor and mentor to the Obamas, dies at age 70
Charles Ogletree, the civil rights attorney and Harvard Law School professor who mentored the Obamas and represented clients including Anita Hill, Tupac Shakur and the victims of the 1921 Tulsa race riots, died on Friday, according to Harvard Law School.
2023-08-07 00:17
Saudi Wealth Fund Takes $15.6 Billion Hit From SoftBank and Tech
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund reported a $15.6 billion comprehensive loss for 2022 after the value of its
2023-08-06 23:19
Emerging-Market Stocks Are Having a Moment as Growth Bets Return
Investors in emerging markets are shifting to stocks from bonds as they prepare for the world after monetary
2023-08-06 20:25
Philippines accuses China of firing water cannon at boats in South China Sea
Saturday's stand-off was near the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, the Philippines says.
2023-08-06 13:20
Russia conscription laws change, leaving some fearful of Ukraine war call-up
As Russia increases the age limit for conscription, we speak to men afraid of being called up to Ukraine.
2023-08-05 07:54
Ukraine counter-offensive two months in: Can it still succeed?
Ukrainian troops have advanced, at most, about 10 miles in two key areas. Is the counter-offensive working?
2023-08-05 07:16
The Chinese town engulfed by a flood to save Beijing
Floodwaters were diverted from Beijing, but the water had to go somewhere - So Zhuozhou took the brunt.
2023-08-04 15:26