Biden to designate a new national monument surrounding the Grand Canyon, blocking mining
President Joe Biden on Tuesday is set to designate the fifth national monument of his presidency and unveil new climate resilience funding for national parks during a visit to lands surrounding one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon.
2023-08-08 18:23
Son of Spanish actors is arrested in Thailand on suspicion of killing Colombian on a tourist island
The son of two Spanish film stars has been arrested in Thailand on suspicion of killing and dismembering a Colombian surgeon on a tourist island
2023-08-08 18:17
The World Food Program slowly resumes food aid to Ethiopia after months of suspension and criticism
The United Nations World Food Program is slowly resuming food aid to Ethiopia nearly five months after taking the extraordinary measure of suspending aid following the discovery of a massive scheme to steal donated grain
2023-08-08 18:17
Air horns and moving trucks: How Oakland, California, residents are facing a surge in crime
Oakland, California, residents are unnerved and some say they are moving out of state after a rise in violent crime that has community activists, including the local NAACP members, demanding urgent action from city officials.
2023-08-08 18:16
Mixed year for French wine but champagne fizzes
PARIS French wine production in 2023 is expected to be near the average of the last five years,
2023-08-08 17:58
German arms maker takes Finland to market court over rifle choice
By Anne Kauranen HELSINKI German gun maker Heckler & Koch has filed a complaint with the Finnish Market
2023-08-08 17:58
Russian 'double-tap' attack in Pokrovsk wounds workers digging people from rubble, Ukrainian official says
Two Russian missiles hit the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk within 30 to 40 minutes of each other, killing seven people, including an emergency worker who was responding to the first strike, officials said Tuesday.
2023-08-08 17:56
Mourners gather in Ireland to pay their respects to singer Sinead O'Connor
Fans are gathering in singer Sinead O’Connor’s former hometown in Ireland to say goodbye ahead of her funeral
2023-08-08 17:55
Futures inch lower; banks slip after Moody's downgrade
U.S. stock index futures slipped on Tuesday, with financial stocks edging lower after Moody's overnight cut credit ratings
2023-08-08 17:53
Israel demolishes home of alleged Palestinian attacker, fueling West Bank tensions
Israeli security forces say they demolished the West Bank home of a Palestinian man accused of carrying out a deadly shooting attack earlier this year
2023-08-08 17:26
Biden to protect vast sacred lands near Grand Canyon
By Nandita Bose and Trevor Hunnicutt GRAND CANYON VILLAGE, Arizona U.S. President Joe Biden will curb land development
2023-08-08 17:25
Kanye West performs at Travis Scott concert after antisemitism scandal
It's the first public performance since the rapper caused controversy with a series of antisemitic posts.
2023-08-08 17:25