'All I wanted to do was live': After years of debate, a suicide safety net for the Golden Gate Bridge is nearing completion. Survivors say it'll give many a 2nd chance at life
On September 25, 2000, Kevin Hines climbed over the rail of the Golden Gate Bridge.
2023-11-20 01:23
Malawi's President Chakwera bans himself and his cabinet from foreign travel
Money-saving measures are announced by President Lazarus Chakwera following IMF funding.
2023-11-16 19:53
US rate cut not seen until Q4 2024 due to strong GDP growth -Goldman economists
By Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK The U.S. Federal Reserve will hold off cutting rates until the fourth-quarter of
2023-11-14 05:20
Big banks linked to products with pangolin parts
The companies include UK multinationals such as HSBC, Prudential, and Legal & General.
2023-10-25 07:53
Portugal's Barroso lithium mine project faces villagers' ire
The Barroso project could become the largest lithium mine in Europe. Locals aren't happy about it.
2023-10-19 08:53
When Joe Biden met Golda Meir, it was a much different time of unrest
It's a story President Joe Biden has told repeatedly in recent days, and it's meant to demonstrate his long history supporting Israel.
2023-10-19 07:19
Air Canada sued over $20m gold and cash heist
Six months later, the heist remains unsolved. Now, a US-based security company wants its money back.
2023-10-13 10:16
Nevada lithium mine leads to 'green colonialism' accusations
The rush to mine lithium for car batteries is dividing environmental and native American communities.
2023-10-08 11:20
At least 10 dead in Zimbabwe gold mine collapse as rescue efforts continue
Rescue teams in Zimbabwe are continuing the search for survivors, three days after a disused gold mine in the country's Chegutu district collapsed, killing at least 10 illegal miners.
2023-10-03 13:16
Millions of Chinese tourists are going on holiday again. Many of them are headed for Thailand
Thailand's golden beaches, shopping districts and ornate temples are filling with tourists once again and Chinese vacationers are getting an especially VIP welcome under a new visa-free scheme.
2023-09-29 10:24
King's diplomatic speech to French Senate receives standing ovation
His speech, delivered in French and English, touched on climate change and the invasion of Ukraine.
2023-09-21 20:16
A 7-year-old discovers a 2.95-carat diamond while visiting a state park
A lucky youngster got the birthday gift of a lifetime when she discovered a 2.95-carat golden brown diamond in Arkansas.
2023-09-09 23:25