Baltimore Archdiocese files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy ahead of anticipated lawsuits over child sexual abuse
The Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a move a lawyer representing dozens of child sexual abuse survivors says is an attempt "to evade accountability."
2023-10-01 21:19
With shutdown looming, Carter library moves up birthday celebration for 39th president
The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum has moved up planned festivities for the former president's 99th birthday amid the possibility of a government shutdown by the end of the week.
2023-09-28 01:55
Wagner forces have not withdrawn from Africa in 'meaningful' numbers, defense official says
The US has not seen a withdrawal of Wagner forces from Africa "in any substantial or meaningful numbers," a senior US defense official said, as the Kremlin continues to weigh what to do with the Russian mercenary group following its leader's death last month.
2023-09-24 21:45
JPEX: Hong Kong investigates influencer-backed crypto exchange
About 2,000 investors lost money on the JPEX platform which was advertised on Hong Kong's metro.
2023-09-22 08:48
Pentagon watchdog establishes new team in Ukraine to monitor US aid
The Pentagon's watchdog is establishing a new team in Ukraine to monitor ongoing US security assistance to Kyiv as a growing number of Republicans call for more oversight into how the money is being used.
2023-09-14 11:47
US envoy meets family of German-Iranian sentenced to death in Iran
A US envoy for Iran met on Friday with the family of Iranian-German national Jamshid Sharmahd, who has been imprisoned and sentenced to death in Iran.
2023-08-26 14:19
Ukraine war: Brit was killed while trying to rescue Ukrainians - inquest
Simon Lingard, 38, was struck by artillery fire while fighting with the Ukrainian army, a coroner hears.
2023-08-24 01:19
San Francisco Archdiocese files for bankruptcy to pursue sex abuse settlement
By Dietrich Knauth (Reuters) -The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco filed for bankruptcy on Monday, saying a Chapter 11
2023-08-22 04:57
US Consumers Near Day of Reckoning as Pandemic Cash Stash Shrinks
US consumers are approaching a reckoning as the excess cash they built up during the pandemic dwindles. How
2023-08-19 21:24
How a suicide bomb attack changed the lives of UN aid workers
Two decades ago the UN's Baghdad office was hit with a deadly blast - staff share their experiences.
2023-08-19 12:55
US Retail Sales Top Forecasts, Showcasing Consumer Resilience
US retail sales rose in July by more than forecast, highlighting how the resilience of consumers is helping
2023-08-15 20:46
Longleat Safari Park osteopath helps develop Asian elephant care
Tony Nevin takes skills he picked up at Longleat Safari Park to help elephants in Asia.
2023-08-15 13:55