FTX U.S. judge expresses doubts about parallel Bahamian bankruptcy
By Dietrich Knauth NEW YORK The judge overseeing FTX's U.S. bankruptcy said Thursday that he would not defer
2023-06-09 05:25
Bipartisan group to introduce bill banning bump stocks
A bipartisan group of lawmakers will introduce a bill on Thursday to ban the sale of bump stocks and other devices that enable semi-automatic firearms to increase their rate of fire and effectively operate as fully automatic weapons, the bill's lead sponsor told CNN.
2023-06-09 02:55
Australia to introduce national ban on Nazi symbols
The move comes amid a resurgence in far-right activity.
2023-06-08 12:59
Steve Bannon subpoenaed in January 6 probe
Steve Bannon, a right-wing podcast host and former White House adviser to Donald Trump, was subpoenaed to provide documents and testimony to a federal grand jury investigating January 6, 2021, according to a person familiar with the matter.
2023-06-08 07:24
World Bank to conduct rapid assessment of damages after destruction of Ukraine dam
WASHINGTON The World Bank will support Ukraine by conducting a rapid assessment of damages and needs after the
2023-06-08 06:46
Hunter Biden's lawyers hope federal court ruling staves off possible gun-related charge against president's son
Hunter Biden's lawyers hope a recent federal appeals court ruling on access to firearms could help convince the Justice Department not to bring a gun-related prosecution against the president's son, sources close to his legal team tell CNN.
2023-06-08 02:55
Bank of Canada hikes rates to 22-year high, more increases expected
By Steve Scherer and David Ljunggren OTTAWA (Reuters) -The Bank of Canada on Wednesday hiked its overnight rate to a
2023-06-08 00:20
Japan rethinks tattoo ban in defence forces to lift recruitment
Japan's Self-Defence Forces are struggling to recruit from a population that is shrinking and ageing.
2023-06-07 16:45
Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide suspect unfit to stand trial, UN court rules
Félicien Kabuga, alleged to have financed Hutu militias, was arrested in France after 26 years on the run.
2023-06-07 15:58
Indiana man charged with threatening to kill Rep. Jim Banks and his family over politics
An Indiana man has been charged after allegedly threatening Republican Rep. Jim Banks of Indiana and his family in voicemails, according to a court document.
2023-06-07 11:50
Why is Japan redefining rape?
Japan moves to reform its sex assault laws, finally recognising consent.
2023-06-07 11:28
Louisiana's legislature sends ban on gender-affirming care for most minors to Democratic governor's desk
Louisiana's Republican-led legislature Tuesday passed a ban on gender-affirming care for most minors in the state, sending the bill to a Democratic governor who has signaled opposition to the legislation but faces a GOP supermajority with the numbers to override his veto power.
2023-06-07 03:51