
Hurricane Lee's size continues to increase in the Atlantic ahead of pivotal turn
Hurricane Lee increased in size late Monday in the Atlantic and still is expected to grow significantly this week, forecasters say -- growth that will help determine the extent of its impact on the US Northeast, Bermuda and Canada.
2023-09-12 16:54

More than 70 crocodiles set loose by heavy flooding in southern China
Authorities in a southern Chinese city have launched an operation to recapture more than 70 crocodiles that escaped from a commercial farm after intense flooding swept through the region, multiple state media outlets have reported, with some residents warned to stay indoors.
2023-09-12 16:19

G20: China says Delhi declaration sent a positive signal
Beijing said the statement showed that the G20 was working together to tackle global challenges.
2023-09-12 14:27

Israel Supreme Court showdown over controversial judicial reform
For the first time ever, all 15 judges convene to consider blocking a new controversial law.
2023-09-12 14:16

Gulf War 'human shield' hostages set to take legal action
Hostages who were used as "human shields" say they should never have been allowed to land in Kuwait.
2023-09-12 13:49

Seán Quinn: Even my family doubted me over Lunny attack involvement
Ex-billionaire says suggestions he had role in executive's abduction are "character assassination".
2023-09-12 13:45

Flash flooding in Massachusetts town leaves residents trapped, submerged vehicles as more rain expected across swaths of southeast New England
Dangerous flooding in the city of Leominster, Massachusetts, has trapped residents, submerged vehicles and sent water gushing through the streets as storms bring the threat of flooding across portions of the Northeast, officials say.
2023-09-12 13:26

Police call for residents to stay indoors after escaped Pennsylvania killer is spotted again, this time possibly with weapon, officials say
A convicted killer who escaped from an eastern Pennsylvania prison nearly two weeks ago was spotted again on Monday night and may now be "possibly armed with a weapon," police warned, calling for nearby residents to stay indoors and lock their doors.
2023-09-12 13:21

Mood Brightens as Chinese Equities Erase Losses: Markets Wrap
Stocks in Asia climbed as sentiment improved in the property sector and on gains among electric vehicle markers.
2023-09-12 13:18

Israel's democracy is at a crossroads as its top court debates a law limiting its power. Here's what to know
Israel's Supreme Court opens hearings Tuesday on a law to curb its powers, in a case that could set the judiciary on a collision course with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hardline government after months of mass protests over the controversial legislation.
2023-09-12 12:55

Australia MP says male colleague used to breathe on her neck in parliament
Karen Andrews says the physical harassment and crude comments occurred inside parliament.
2023-09-12 12:17

Beijing claims US citizen jailed for life in China was decorated spy who worked undetected for decades
Beijing claims an American citizen jailed for life in China earlier this year is a decorated spy who had worked for US intelligence for more than three decades, as it ramps up a campaign warning citizens to guard against foreign espionage.
2023-09-12 11:24