Thaksin's return seals grand Thai political bargain
The end of Thaksin Shinawatra's 15-year-long exile is not an isolated event, but part of a grand political bargain.
2023-08-23 18:29
Edmunds: These cars will be gone after 2023
Every year, a number of new vehicles are discontinued, generally due to poor sales
2023-08-23 18:29
How tall is Kevin Durant? Basketball player lied about his height
Kevin Durant was previously listed as being 6 ft 9 in by NBA but told women he was 7 ft tall
2023-08-23 18:29
Niue media guide
An overview of the media in Niue, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-08-23 18:19
Greek fires rage after migrant tragedy near border
The bodies of 18 males were found in a forest in northern Greece where fires have burned for days.
2023-08-23 17:57
Wiltshire charity transports donated fridges to Ukraine
Three trucks full of fridges and essential supplies are heading to those affected by the war.
2023-08-23 17:54
Thailand has a new leader but it's not the one most people voted for. Here's why
Tuesday was a dramatic day in Thailand as parliament staved off a potential political crisis by finally voting for a new prime minister as one of the country's most polarizing figures returned from a 15-year self exile.
2023-08-23 17:51
China, Russia and other emerging economies turn to main summit agenda in South Africa
Leaders of some of the developing world’s most important economies are turning to the main business of their summit in South Africa after a speech by Russian President Vladimir Putin gave the gathering an anti-Western tinge
2023-08-23 17:50
India's retail inflation surges on food prices in challenge to Modi government
(This Aug. 14 story has been corrected to say food inflation rose 11.51% in July, not June, compared with revised
2023-08-23 17:50
Surprisingly durable US economy poses key question: Are we facing higher-for-longer interest rates?
A year ago, Chair Jerome Powell warned that to fight high inflation, the Federal Reserve would continue to sharply raise interest rates, bringing “some pain” in the form of job losses and weaker economic growth
2023-08-23 17:25
Unsealed documents detail how authorities justified the raid of a Kansas newspaper
Newly unsealed court records provide insight into how law enforcement justified a highly unusual raid of the office of a Marion, Kansas, newspaper -- a decision that has drawn widespread condemnation from news organizations and press freedom advocates.
2023-08-23 17:21
Euro-Area Downturn Quickens as Service Activity Starts Shrinking
The contraction of private-sector activity in the euro area intensified in August as services ceased being a bright
2023-08-23 17:16