Nobel Foundation cancels Russian ambassador invite to prize ceremony
The Nobel Foundation said Saturday it was reversing its decision to invite ambassadors from Russia and Belarus to this year's Nobel award ceremony in Stockholm...
2023-09-02 20:21
Nobel Foundation retracts invite to Russia, Belarus and Iran representatives to attend ceremonies
The Nobel Foundation retracted its invitation for representatives of Russia, Belarus and Iran to attend this year’s Nobel Prize award ceremonies after the controversial decision “provoked strong reactions”
2023-09-02 20:15
Russia declares Nobel-winning editor Dmitry Muratov to be a foreign agent
Russian authorities have declared newspaper editor Dmitry Muratov to be a foreign agent, continuing the country’s moves to suppress critics and independent reporting
2023-09-02 03:23
Challenges to Afghan special visa program remain two years after US withdrawal, State Dept. watchdog finds
Numerous challenges to the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program remain two years after the chaotic and deadly US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the State Department's watchdog agency said in a new report released Thursday.
2023-09-01 20:45
Sweden's Nobel reverses invitation policy. Russia, Belarus, Iran and far-right leader are welcome
The foundation that administers the prestigious Nobel prizes has reversed its policy and invited Russia, Belarus and Iran, as well as a far-right Swedish politician, who all were previously banned
2023-09-01 16:58
Hurricane Idalia: 'Life-threatening' flooding as storm batters Florida
The storm leaves roads and towns along Florida's 'nature coast' inundated with knee-deep floodwaters.
2023-08-31 01:15
Hurricane Idalia: What is a storm surge and why is it deadly?
Hurricane Idalia could bring "catastrophic" waves to coastal areas. A super moon could make things worse.
2023-08-30 08:17
EPA significantly shrinks what qualifies as federal waters after Supreme Court rolled back protections
The Environmental Protection Agency and US Army on Tuesday released a new rule that dramatically shrinks what qualifies as federal waters, following a Supreme Court decision in May that rolled back protections for US wetlands.
2023-08-30 00:58
Did Taylor Swift throw shade at Kanye West? Singer says 'only way to be interrupted' after crowd chants her name during Eras Tour concert
Taylor Swift was left momentarily speechless when the crowd suddenly started chanting her name during the Sunday, August 27, Mexico City show
2023-08-29 16:26
Tropical storm Idalia places Florida on alert for major hurricane
People in low-lying coastal areas are warned to seek higher ground as Tropical Storm Idalia intensifies.
2023-08-29 12:18
Nagorno-Karabakh profile
Provides an overview of Nagorno-Karabakh, including key facts about this territory in the Caucasus.
2023-08-28 20:59
Shakira to be given the Video Vanguard Award at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards
Shakira will receive the Video Vanguard Award at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards next month
2023-08-28 20:16