Oil drilling project near mouth of Amazon River rejected by Brazil's environmental regulator
Brazil’s environmental regulator has refused to grant a license for a controversial offshore oil drilling project near the mouth of the Amazon River, prompting celebration from environmentalists who had warned of its potential impact
2023-05-18 12:18
Key Thai Party Won’t Join Pita’s Coalition Over Monarchy Stance
The bid of Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of Thailand’s opposition group Move Forward, to form a coalition government hit
2023-05-18 11:59
Chinese Police Arrest Woman Who Defended Comic’s Military Joke
Chinese authorities have arrested a woman for insulting the People’s Liberation Army, after she defended a comedian’s joke
2023-05-18 11:45
Bank of Korea Staffer Caught After Twin Brother Fakes Test
One man thought he’d beat the system of South Korea’s notoriously competitive hiring market: He allegedly got his
2023-05-18 11:25
Ukraine war: Russian missile attack on Kyiv ongoing, mayor says
Explosions are reported in Ukraine's capital, the ninth time Russia has attacked the city this month.
2023-05-18 11:17
Florida judge rejects attempt by Tiger Woods' ex-girlfriend to throw out nondisclosure agreement
A Florida judge has sided with superstar golfer Tiger Woods in a legal dispute with his ex-girlfriend
2023-05-18 10:59
New York limousine operator convicted of crash that killed 20
The operator of Prestige Limousine faces 15 years in prison for failing to safety maintain the limo.
2023-05-18 10:58
Australian Unemployment Climbs, Reducing Rate-Hike Pressure
Australia unemployment unexpectedly increased in April as employers cut jobs — led by full-time roles — reinforcing the
2023-05-18 10:56
Deutsche Bank to pay $75 million to settle Jeffrey Epstein accusers’ suit - WSJ
Deutsche Bank AG has agreed to pay $75 million to settle a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging the lender
2023-05-18 10:50
Confusion in Colombia over claim missing children found after Amazon crash
A presidential claim four missing children have been found alive is unconfirmed, reports say.
2023-05-18 10:48
Kishida Meets Chipmakers in Move to Bolster Japan’s Tech Sector
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with the heads of the world’s largest chipmakers on Thursday in Japan’s latest
2023-05-18 10:46
DeSantis limits trans treatments, drag shows, pronoun use in Florida
The governor says the laws will make Florida a "refuge of sanity". Critics called them "mean spirited".
2023-05-18 10:21