Major heat wave creates dangerous fire potential in Pacific Northwest and Canada
The Northwest US has mostly been able to dodge major heat this summer, but it has arrived with a vengeance and could help to stoke and start wildfires, including in parts of western Canada where hundreds of wildfires are raging out of control.
2023-08-15 04:18
Argentina to Devalue Peso by 18% to 350 Per Dollar, Official Says
Argentina’s government finally hit the panic button. After years of trying to avoid a currency devaluation that would
2023-08-15 01:26
Hawaii wildfires: Crews may find 10 to 20 wildfire victims a day - governor
Cadaver dogs are combing destroyed homes, but officials say it could take 10 days to learn the full toll.
2023-08-15 00:50
Himachal Pradesh: Almost 50 dead as heavy rains hit Indian state
Torrential rains have led to landslides, cloudbursts and heavy flooding in Himachal Pradesh state.
2023-08-15 00:29
Russia rouble: No panic but currency fall will hurt
There's no sense of alarm in Moscow over the exchange rate slide but Russians will be adversely affected.
2023-08-14 23:47
India Inflation Rises to 15-Month High as Food Costs Rise
Retail inflation in July breached the upper-end of the Reserve Bank of India’s tolerance level for the first
2023-08-14 22:58
6 former Mississippi officers expected to plead guilty Monday in alleged torture of 2 Black men
Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers accused of torturing and abusing two Black men are set to appear in court Monday, when they are expected to plead guilty to state charges.
2023-08-14 21:21
US Real Yields Near 14-Year High Spur Fresh Dollar Buying
Traders are betting that interest rates in the US will remain higher than inflation far into the future,
2023-08-14 20:56
Russian rouble falls to 16-month low against US dollar
The currency has been hit by rising imports and higher military spending for the Ukraine war.
2023-08-14 19:19
Argentina’s Dollar Bonds Plunge on Populist’s Election Upset
Argentine dollar bonds fell sharply on Monday after a populist who vowed to burn down the central bank
2023-08-14 18:45
Madagascan presidential aide charged with seeking £225,000 bribe in UK
Madagascan chief-of-staff and a French associate arrested in London after meeting with mine company.
2023-08-14 18:29
Australia mushroom deaths accidental, says cook
Erin Patterson tells police she is devastated and had no reason to harm her ex-husband's relatives.
2023-08-14 18:28