Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny given 19 years in jail on extremism charges
The already jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has been given 19 years in prison after being found guilty on extremism charges in a new case, Russian media report, a fresh blow to a fierce critic of Russia's President Putin that comes amid an intensifying crackdown on dissent.
2023-08-04 22:24
Niger Military Junta Ends Defense Cooperation With France
Niger’s military junta has ended several defense cooperation agreements with France, adding to uncertainty about Paris’s continued military
2023-08-04 22:00
Kenyan doctors say civilians were shot, and some killed, while running from police during protests
Doctors in Kenya say the bullet wounds that civilians received during opposition protests last month show that most were shot while running from police or trying to surrender
2023-08-04 21:57
Meme stock Tupperware jumps as debt restructuring deal fires up retail army
Shares of Tupperware Brands surged 55% on Friday, after the kitchen storage container maker finalized a debt restructuring
2023-08-04 21:54
Stock market today: Wall Street rises following reports on US job market, Big Tech earnings
Stocks are rising following mixed reports about the U.S. job market and profits at two of Wall Street’s most influential stocks
2023-08-04 21:49
Authorities to announce new break in long investigation of Gilgo Beach killings
Authorities have scheduled a news conference to announce a new development in their investigation of multiple sets of human remains found along the New York coast, some of which have been blamed on the work of a serial killer
2023-08-04 21:45
AP Election Brief | What to expect in Ohio's special election
The battle over abortion rights looms over an Ohio ballot measure being voted on statewide Tuesday
2023-08-04 21:29
Bahamas country profile
Provides an overview of the Bahamas, including key dates and facts about this Caribbean country.
2023-08-04 21:29
US Wage Growth, Lower Unemployment Underpin Solid Jobs Market
US employment increased at a solid pace in July while wages rose at a faster-than-expected clip, consistent with
2023-08-04 21:23
Bahamas media guide
Notes on the media in The Bahamas, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-08-04 21:18
UK Scouts pulled out of camp after S Korea heatwave
More than 4,000 UK Scouts hit by heatwave at World Jamboree camp in South Korea to be moved into hotels.
2023-08-04 20:59
US companies hoarding workers even as economy cools
By Timothy Aeppel When storms hammered California's farms last winter, Kevin Kelly knew his small factory outside San
2023-08-04 20:58