Romanian care homes scandal spotlights abuse described as 'inhumane and degrading'
A string of disturbing revelations of “inhumane and degrading” maltreatment of older and disabled people at Romanian care homes have sparked concerns over the country’s capacity to adequately care for its socially vulnerable
2023-08-09 13:49
Stock market today: Asia shares mostly decline after Wall Street slide on bank worries
Asian shares are mostly trading lower after worries about the U.S. banking system set off a decline on Wall Street and amid concerns closer to home about Chinese economic growth
2023-08-09 13:45
Royal prodigal son's return stirs up Thailand
The second of four estranged sons visits the country of his birth for the first time in 27 years.
2023-08-09 13:45
IAS, IPS and IFS: Is India stifling criticism by retired bureaucrats?
A new rule gives the federal government more power to withhold or withdraw pension of former bureaucrats.
2023-08-09 13:28
US judge to hear legal battle over Nevada mustang roundup where 31 wild horses have died
A legal battle over the U.S. government’s deadly capture of thousands of wild horses in Nevada is getting a hard look from a federal judge in Reno
2023-08-09 13:23
Typhoon Khanun lashes southern Japan, South Korea; another storm looms
TOKYO/SEOUL Flights were cancelled and trains halted on Wednesday as heavy rain from Typhoon Khanun pounded southern regions
2023-08-09 13:22
Eritrean festivals have been attacked in Europe, North America. The government blames 'asylum scum'
As one of the world’s most repressive countries marks 30 years of independence, festivals held by Eritrea’s diaspora in Europe and North America have been attacked by exiles that the regime dismisses as “asylum scum.”
2023-08-09 12:58
VP Harris promises a 'raise' for US workers on federal projects
By Jarrett Renshaw PHILADELPHIA The Biden administration moved on Tuesday to boost wages and worker protections on federally
2023-08-09 12:55
Hawaii wildfires burn homes, prompt evacuations while strong winds hamper fire crews
A dry season mixed with strong wind gusts were making for dangerous fire conditions in Hawaii, where some homes were evacuated on Maui and the Big Island
2023-08-09 12:54
Death toll in recent Beijing flooding rises to 33, with 18 still missing
The death toll in recent flooding in China's capital has risen to 33, including five rescuers, and another 18 people remain missing
2023-08-09 12:48
Scherzer sharp as Rangers beat A's for ninth straight win
Max Scherzer had six strikeouts and pitched three-hit ball over seven innings and the Texas Rangers extended their longest winning streak in seven years to nine games, beating the last-place Oakland Athletics 6-1
2023-08-09 12:28
Scientists look beyond climate change and El Nino for other factors that heat up Earth
Scientists are wondering if global warming and El Nino have an accomplice in fueling this summer’s record-shattering heat
2023-08-09 12:24