Russia hikes interest rates after rouble slides
The Bank of Russia raises rates to 12% from 8.5% in a bid to boost the currency and lower inflation.
2023-08-15 16:48
They sold their home to open a clinic in rural Vermont. Eight months later, the floods came
Geoff Butler jumped into his truck in the dark hours of July 11 as heavy rain battered the rural Vermont town of Johnson.
2023-08-12 16:17
France footballer Wissam Ben Yedder charged with rape
Prosecutors confirm to AFP they have opened a case against the AS Monaco and France national team striker.
2023-08-12 01:53
Judge grants conditional freedom for son of Colombian president
By Luis Jaime Acosta BOGOTA (Reuters) -A judge late on Friday granted Nicolas Petro, the eldest son of Colombian President
2023-08-05 12:24
Bahamas country profile
Provides an overview of the Bahamas, including key dates and facts about this Caribbean country.
2023-08-04 21:29
Dagestan profile
Provides an overview of Dagestan, including key facts about this Russian Caucasian republic.
2023-08-02 22:53
The officer shot in the head during a Louisville bank shooting is going home after 109 days in the hospital
Nickolas Wilt is finally going home after spending over 100 days in the hospital recovering from being shot in the head while responding to a fatal bank shooting in April.
2023-07-28 22:59
Officer shot in head during Louisville bank attack will be released from a hospital, police say
A rookie Louisville police officer who was shot in the head while responding to a deadly April shooting at a bank is set to be released from a hospital where he was treated for his injuries, Louisville police said Thursday.
2023-07-28 08:54
Legendary computer hacker Kevin Mitnick dies at 59
Kevin Mitnick, one of the most famous hackers in the history of cybersecurity, died over the weekend at age 59 after a more than year-long battle with pancreatic cancer, his family said in a published obituary.
2023-07-21 12:48
Amsterdam bans cruise ships to limit visitors and curb pollution
It comes months after young British men were urged not to hold bachelor parties in the Dutch capital.
2023-07-21 07:29
Guadeloupe profile
Provides an overview of Guadeloupe, including key facts about this French Caribbean territory.
2023-07-18 18:54
The remarkable story of a fiery Indian courtesan
A book chronicles the tumultuous life of Rekhabai, her fight for survival and a better future for her son.
2023-07-18 10:18