Taiwan's participation at APEC forum offers a rare chance to break China's bonds
Taiwan will take part in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in San Francisco this week, a rare opportunity for the self-governing island democracy of 23 million people and its high-tech economy to break the diplomatic embargo on it imposed by authoritarian China
2023-11-16 02:20
Staffing shortages, outdated facilities threaten US air safety -- report
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -An independent U.S. aviation review team called on Wednesday for "urgent action" to prevent plane
2023-11-16 02:17
Manchester aid worker shot dead in gun battle with 'bandits'
Faye Mooney, 29, was caught in the crossfire between police and gunmen in Nigeria, an inquest hears.
2023-11-16 01:56
UK's Sunak vows emergency law after top court rules Rwanda migrant scheme unlawful
By Michael Holden and Sam Tobin LONDON Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he would pass an emergency law
2023-11-16 01:56
Biden voters say more motivated to stop Trump than to support president-Reuters/Ipsos
By Jason Lange and James Oliphant WASHINGTON Americans inclined to vote for Democratic President Joe Biden in the
2023-11-16 01:53
Iceland volcano – live: Eruption could obliterate town after thousands of earthquakes
A volcanic eruption could destroy the Icelandic town of Grindavik or lead to extensive ash clouds, experts have warned. The country has been shaken by more than 800 small earthquakes today alone, prompting fears that the tremors could disrupt the Fagradalsfjall volcano on the Reykjanes peninsula in the southwest of the country. Almost 4,000 people were evacuated from Grindavik over the weekend as authorities feared that molten rock would rise to the surface of the earth and potentially hit the coastal town and a geothermal power station. Select residents of the town have been allowed to return briefly this week to save valuables and care for animals and pets. Ragga Agustsdottir, who lives close to Grindavik, said residents were fearful of what could happen if an eruption struck. “The scenario on the table now is that it will happen in or just north of the town of Grindavik. There’s no good option here,” she told The Independent. On Tuesday authorities scrambled to build a defence wall around the Svartsengi power plant, located just over six kilometers from Grindavik, to protect it from lava flows amid fears of an eruption. Read More Iceland earthquakes: Huge cracks appear on roads in volcano-threatened town Iceland earthquakes: Are flights still running amid fears of volcano eruption? Is it safe to travel to Iceland? Your rights if you have a holiday booked Could an Icelandic volcano ground flights like in 2010?
2023-11-16 01:51
Rishi Sunak says Rwanda merry-go-round must end
It follows a Supreme Court ruling that a policy to send illegal migrants to Rwanda was unlawful.
2023-11-16 01:45
Kohli and Shami lead India into Cricket World Cup final after 70-run win over New Zealand
Virat Kohli has struck a record-breaking century and Mohammed Shami has taken another five-wicket haul to guide India into the Cricket World Cup final
2023-11-16 01:29
Sunak Scrambles to Tame Tory Revolt After Immigration Defeat
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he is not giving up on deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda and suggested
2023-11-16 01:21
US Senate aims for quick vote to avoid shutdown, but possible potholes ahead
By David Morgan and Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Democratic and Republican leaders in the U.S. Senate said on Wednesday they
2023-11-16 01:18
Trump Seeks Mistrial in NY Fraud Case, Alleges Bias by Judge
Donald Trump is seeking a mistrial in New York state’s $250 million civil fraud lawsuit against the former
2023-11-16 00:55
Ghana Sees Debt Deal to Unlock IMF’s $600 Million in Coming Week
Ghana expects to reach a debt-relief deal in the coming week from its official creditors to qualify for
2023-11-16 00:48