A Nigerian forest and its animals are under threat. Poachers have become rangers to protect both
Omo Forest Reserve, a tropical rainforest in southern Nigeria, faces threats from excessive logging, uncontrolled farming and poaching
2023-08-17 14:27
As Israeli settlements thrive, Palestinian taps run dry. The water crisis reflects a broader battle
Across the dusty villages of the occupied West Bank, where Israeli water pipes don’t reach, Palestinians say they can't get enough water to wash their clothes — let alone irrigate their farms
2023-08-17 14:24
Heavy rain and landslides have killed at least 72 people this week in an Indian Himalayan state
Days of relentless rain in India’s Himalayan region have killed at least 72 people this week as a heavy monsoon triggered landslides and flash floods that have submerged roads, washed away buildings and left residents scrambling for safety
2023-08-17 14:18
Troops deployed to guard Pakistani Christians after mob torches churches
By Mubasher Bukhari LAHORE, Pakistan Paramilitary troops have cordoned off a Christian settlement in eastern Pakistan where a
2023-08-17 14:16
Maui wildfires death toll rises to 111 as crews search the burn area, many dealing with their own losses
A growing army of hundreds combing through the burned ruins on Maui -- including many dealing with losses themselves -- have searched over a third of the wildfire burn areas, Maui authorities said, warning the death toll will likely continue climbing.
2023-08-17 13:56
Detmers takes no-hitter into 8th inning, Ohtani hits 42nd homer as Angels beat Rangers 2-0
Angels left-hander Reid Detmers took a no-hitter into the eighth inning and two-way star Shohei Ohtani hit his 42nd home run as Los Angeles beat the AL West-leading Texas Rangers 2-0
2023-08-17 13:49
Canadian wildfire threatens towns, govt orders evacuations
By Pat Kane and Nia Williams YELLOWKNIFE, Northwest Territories (Reuters) -Canadian officials ordered the evacuation of the Northwest Territories' capital
2023-08-17 13:25
Stock market today: Asia follows Wall Street lower after Fed's notes dent hopes of rate hikes ending
Asian stocks have followed Wall Street lower after notes from a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting dented hopes interest rate hikes are finished
2023-08-17 13:25
Biden hopes to tighten S. Korean, Japanese bond at Camp David
By Trevor Hunnicutt, Hyonhee Shin and Sakura Murakami WASHINGTON/SEOUL/TOKYO When Yoon Suk Yeol this week commemorated his country's
2023-08-17 13:23
Maui fire survivors are confronting huge mental health hurdles, many while still living in shelters
Many survivors of the wildfire that consumed Lahaina are experiencing depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder even while still living in mass shelters filled with grim reminders of their escape
2023-08-17 13:20
Britney Spears' husband files for divorce, source tells AP
A person close to Britney Spears' husband Sam Asghari says the model and actor has filed to divorce the pop superstar
2023-08-17 12:29
A nation of new Matildas fans salutes Australia's run to the Women's World Cup semifinals
Nine of 10 people who watched domestic television in Australia on Wednesday night tuned in to see the Matildas play England in the Women's World Cup semifinals
2023-08-17 12:27