Italian leader tones down divisive rhetoric but carries on with pursuit of far-right agenda
When Giorgia Meloni was running to become Italy’s first far-right head of government of the post-war era, she steeped her winning campaign in the sharply ideological rhetoric of national sovereignty, “traditional families” and fear of migrants
2023-08-25 14:18
India and China agree to 'de-escalate' border tensions
Mr Modi and Mr Xi spoke on the sidelines of the Brics summit in South Africa.
2023-08-25 13:59
AP WAS THERE: A 1953 CIA-led coup in Iran topples prime minister, cements shah's power
In August 1953, a CIA-backed coup toppled Iran’s prime minister, cementing the rule of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi for over 25 years before the 1979 Islamic Revolution
2023-08-25 13:46
Florida elementary school principal and teacher are placed on leave after Black students are singled out at an assembly
The principal and a teacher at a Flagler County, Florida, elementary school are on paid administrative leave after an assembly was held only for fourth and fifth-grade Black students, who were collectively told to improve their school performance, according to the school district -- regardless of how each student was doing individually.
2023-08-25 13:45
Former residents of a New Hampshire youth center demand federal investigation into abuse claims
Frustrated former residents of New Hampshire's only youth detention center are pushing for a federal investigation into allegations of decades of abuse
2023-08-25 13:24
Europe is cracking down on Big Tech. This is what will change when you sign on
Starting Friday, Europeans will see their online life change
2023-08-25 13:22
Civil case over Cardinal Pell abuse allegations allowed to proceed against church in Australia
An Australian court has allowed a civil case to proceed against a Catholic archdiocese involving child sex abuse allegations against late Cardinal George Pell
2023-08-25 13:17
South Carolina abortion ban with unclear 'fetal heartbeat' definition creates confusion, doctors say
The South Carolina Supreme Court upheld a ban on most abortions this week but left undecided the question of when, exactly, the “fetal heartbeat” limit begins during pregnancy
2023-08-25 12:59
Ukraine aid worker Chris Parry's parents go on aid mission there
The Parry's will visit the war-hit country to deliver further aid in their son's name.
2023-08-25 12:56
Visitors to Lincoln Memorial say America has its flaws but see gains made since March on Washington
Fencing and construction workers greet visitors to the Lincoln Memorial, signaling that — for the moment — the monument to the nation’s 16th president is a work in progress
2023-08-25 12:56
What is Stockholm syndrome? It all started with a bank robbery 50 years ago
This week marks 50 years since a failed bank robbery that gave rise to Stockholm syndrome, a term used to describe the bond that victims of kidnappings or hostage situations sometimes develop with their captors
2023-08-25 12:53
GOP support for gun restrictions slips a year after Congress passed firearms law
Republican and independent support for gun restrictions is slipping a year after Congress passed the most comprehensive firearms safety legislation in decades with bipartisan support
2023-08-25 12:48