Long overdue: A book was returned to a Washington library 81 years after it was checked out
A library in western Washington state recently received a book so long overdue, World War II was happening when it was last checked out.
2023-06-11 13:16
CBI Sponsors Abandon Beleaguered Lobby Group’s Annual Conference
The Confederation of British Industry has been abandoned by major sponsors of its annual conference, posing another challenge
2023-06-11 12:17
Children reunited with family after surviving 40 days in Amazon
The children have begun playing again in hospital, officials say, as the eldest is praised for her care.
2023-06-11 10:46
Nigerian kidnap gangs drive big-time Nigerian farmers away
Some of those key to boosting agricultural output in Africa's most-populous nation have given up.
2023-06-11 08:16
Ukrainians remember Bakhmut, city of salt and sparkling wine
Residents share memories of their city, before its destruction in Russia's full-scale invasion.
2023-06-11 07:58
Canada wildfire crews try to control the uncontrollable
Unprecedented fires in Quebec that caused hazardous smoke further south have tested firefighters.
2023-06-11 07:18
Fed Is Set to Pause and Assess the Effect of Rate Hikes
Federal Reserve policymakers are about to take their first break from an interest-rate hiking campaign that started 15
2023-06-11 04:25
There’s More Trouble Coming for Regional Banks
The stock market is growing more sanguine about US regional banks, but the lenders still face serious pressure.
2023-06-11 04:23
Dragos Tigau: Romania recalls Kenya ambassador over racist monkey slur
Dragos Tigau made a racist comment at a meeting in April but has only now been disciplined.
2023-06-11 02:59
Crypto Slump Compounds Jitters of Investors Already on Edge
A sharp weekend crypto selloff led by a slump in smaller digital tokens set off a fresh wave
2023-06-10 23:27
NI health: Irish government to fund nursing places at NI universities
The Northern Ireland Department of Health welcomed the one-off funding arrangement.
2023-06-10 21:29
MKE Explosives Factory blast kills five in Turkey's capital Ankara
It happened after a "chemical experiment" at the state-owned explosives factory, an official said.
2023-06-10 20:26