Nebraska volleyball stadium event draws 92,003 to set women's world attendance record
The University of Nebraska laid claim to the world record for largest attendance at a women’s sporting event with 92,003 filling Memorial Stadium for the Cornhuskers’ volleyball match against Omaha
2023-08-31 09:59
Gabon coup: Why military takeovers are all the rage
Gabon is the latest African state to be hit by a coup, raising fears about the future of democracy.
2023-08-31 09:50
Xochitl Galvez Will Challenge AMLO’s Party for Mexico Presidency
Mexico’s opposition coalition chose Xochitl Galvez as its presidential candidate to the 2024 election, pitting the strong-willed senator
2023-08-31 09:27
Qantas Sued for Allegedly Selling Seats on Cancelled Flights
Qantas Airways Ltd. was sued by Australia’s competition watchdog for allegedly selling seats on thousands of cancelled flights,
2023-08-31 09:24
Coins and medal found in mysterious West Point time capsule from 1820s
The military academy first thought the 200-year-old box was empty. Closer study revealed otherwise.
2023-08-31 09:17
Baidu, SenseTime Among First Firms to Win China AI Approval
China approved a first batch of generative artificial intelligence services for public rollout, freeing up homegrown technology champions
2023-08-31 09:16
US approves first-ever military aid to Taiwan through program typically used for sovereign nations
The Biden administration has approved the first-ever transfer of US military equipment to Taiwan under a program typically saved for sovereign nations, according to a notification sent to Congress on Tuesday.
2023-08-31 08:59
Gabon coup leaders name General Brice Oligui Nguema as new leader
Brice Oligui Nguema is named transitional leader after the overthrow of President Ali Bongo.
2023-08-31 08:48
Connecticut man who feds say committed dozens of robberies in 3 months gets 28 years in prison
A Connecticut man was sentenced Wednesday to 28 years in federal prison in connection with a string of robberies and carjackings in a three-month span in 2021, federal officials said.
2023-08-31 08:27
2 Trump co-defendants ask judge to break apart Georgia election interference case and hold separate trials
Two Trump co-defendants in Georgia who requested speedy trials asked a judge Wednesday to formally separate their cases from the sprawling overall indictment, a move that would undercut Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' attempt to hold one massive trial for all 19 defendants in the election interference case.
2023-08-31 08:24
North Korea says it simulated nuclear strike on South
South Korea reports missiles landing in the sea after the North says it launched two.
2023-08-31 07:56
Business partners of India's Adani family used 'opaque' funds to invest in its stocks, media group says
By Krishn Kaushik and Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI Millions of dollars were invested in some publicly traded stocks
2023-08-31 07:54