NYPD to deploy drones to monitor Labor Day weekend gatherings, raising civil liberties concerns
The New York City Police Department will deploy a fleet of hi-tech drones during the Labor Day weekend to monitor complaints about large gatherings associated with West Indian American Day celebrations, a tactic that has been denounced by civil liberties advocates.
2023-09-03 02:47
Gabon coup will not end rule by Bongo clan - presidential source
A source close to the deposed president says those celebrating the coup should not expect much change.
2023-09-03 01:21
Jet ski Moroccan tourist describes being shot at off Algeria coast
Mohamed Kissi accuses the Algerian coastguard of killing his brother - one of four Moroccan tourists.
2023-09-02 16:16
Elon Musk, Donald Trump Jr and the Irish hate speech row
Ireland's first Hate Speech Bill is causing serious debate at home and abroad.
2023-09-02 13:49
Outrage as mother of biscuit-stealing bear cub shot dead in Italy
The cold-blooded killing of a mother bear known as Amarena has angered animal rights groups and local politicians in Italy.
2023-09-02 13:48
'Gender apartheid': UN experts denounce Iran's proposed hijab law
A new draft law that would enshrine harsh punishments for women and girls who fail to wear a hijab in Iran could amount to "gender apartheid," UN experts said in a statement on Friday.
2023-09-02 12:20
Gnawa music: Morocco's Asmâa Hamzaoui takes centre-stage
Morocco's Asmâa Hamzaoui learned to play the main instrument in Gnawa music from her father.
2023-09-02 07:49
Macron says enforcement of abaya ban in French school will be 'uncompromising'
French authorities will be "uncompromising" in their enforcement of a new ban on abayas in schools, French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday, following the decision to ban the robe-like garment in the upcoming academic year.
2023-09-02 06:51
Democrats push abortion rights to heart of 2024 campaign
By Nandita Bose WASHINGTON Abortion rights helped Democrats stave off a hefty defeat at midterm elections last year
2023-09-02 02:58
Ukraine war: US sees 'notable progress' by Ukraine army in south
The US praise comes as Kyiv admits the fighting against strong Russian defensive lines is tough.
2023-09-02 01:20
Labor Day sizzle: Extreme heat spreads across two-thirds of US this weekend
Labor Day weekend may mark the unofficial end to summer for many, but Mother Nature didn't get the memo this year.
2023-09-02 00:28
Gabon country profile
Provides an overview of Gabon, including key dates and facts about this west African country.
2023-09-01 23:56