US, European lawmakers call for head of UN climate talks to be removed over fossil fuel links
Scores of members of Congress and the European Parliament called Tuesday for the designated chair of the next United Nations climate summit to be replaced over his ties to the fossil fuel sector and for the industry’s influence at the upcoming talks to be sharply limited
2023-05-24 01:55
Aid agency chief: Taliban say guidelines on female NGO staff resuming work close to finalization
The head of a major international aid agency says key Taliban officials told him they are close to finalizing guidelines that will allow Afghan women to resume working for nongovernmental organizations
2023-05-24 01:55
WNBA opening weekend highlighted by Griner's return, Stewart's historic performance
The WNBA tipped off its 27th season this past weekend with the return of Brittney Griner, a historic effort by Breanna Stewart and a dominant performance by the defending champion Las Vegas Aces
2023-05-24 01:51
Boris Johnson referred to police over new claims he broke COVID rules
By William James LONDON (Reuters) -Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been referred to police by the government's Cabinet
2023-05-24 01:45
‘Most magical place on earth': Bindi Irwin takes daughter Grace Warrior to Disneyland for the first time
In one of the cute clips from a California theme park, Grace Warrior can be seen waving while she was sitting on her father Chandler Powell's lap
2023-05-24 01:17
Why Turkey’s president is strong election favorite despite economic turmoil
The Turkish people and economy are being pummeled by sky-high inflation, and many are still recovering from a devastating earthquake made worse by a slow government response
2023-05-24 01:16
16 years of dashed hopes and false claims: How the disappearance of Madeleine McCann captivated the world
"We're never going to give up." Those were the words earlier this month from the parents of Madeleine McCann, who vanished as a toddler without a trace while on vacation in Portugal in 2007. Born May 2003, Madeleine's family marked her 20th birthday this month.
2023-05-24 01:16
Taiwan country profile
Provides an overview of Taiwan, including key dates and facts about this Asian nation.
2023-05-24 00:56
Canada's govt did not ignore intelligence of Chinese meddling- rapporteur
By Steve Scherer OTTAWA (Reuters) -Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government did not knowingly ignore intelligence of Chinese meddling, said
2023-05-24 00:51
How DeSantis plans to jolt the GOP presidential primary and seize back the narrative
In the early days of his governorship, Ron DeSantis, still largely unknown to even the people who elected him, barnstormed across Florida's 65,000 square miles, popping up almost daily in a different community to announce new initiatives or unexpected actions. News outlets, opposition Democrats and fellow Republicans unaccustomed to such energy from the executive were caught by surprise.
2023-05-24 00:29
Michigan Gov. Whitmer signs 'red flag' gun laws
Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan signed legislation Monday that will make it easier for authorities to seize firearms from people who are believed to be a danger to themselves or others, commonly known as "red flag" laws.
2023-05-24 00:18
China presses Dutch minister for access to chipmaking tech blocked on security grounds
China’s foreign minister has pressed his Dutch counterpart for access to advanced chipmaking technology that has been blocked on security grounds and warned against allowing what he said were unfounded fears of Beijing to spoil relations
2023-05-24 00:16