Alabama asks Supreme Court to freeze lower court ruling blocking state's newly drawn congressional map
Alabama asked the Supreme Court on Monday evening to freeze a lower court ruling that blocks the state's newly drawn congressional map, in a filing that critics say defies a Supreme Court opinion that was issued just three months ago.
2023-09-12 08:53
Nuzo Onoh - the Queen of African horror who is terrified of ghosts
British-Nigerian horror writer Nuzo Ono tells the BBC that she sleeps with a "bright light on".
2023-09-12 08:47
'Catastrophic' flooding hits Libya as heavy rains cause dam collapse, say officials
More than 2,000 people are feared dead in Libya, according to an eastern Libyan leader, after Storm Daniel brought severe rain and floods to the eastern part of the country, which swept entire neighborhoods into the sea.
2023-09-12 08:45
Venice to vote on €5 a day fee for tourists
The charge - which will apply to all visitors aged over 14 - is designed to tackle soaring tourism.
2023-09-12 08:16
Alabama asks US Supreme Court to halt ruling blocking Republican-drawn voting map
By John Kruzel WASHINGTON Alabama officials on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to temporarily halt a lower
2023-09-12 07:54
Canada's Trudeau stranded in India by plane problems
The prime minister had been set to leave on Sunday after a tense meeting with India's Narendra Modi.
2023-09-12 04:52
Morocco earthquake: Trowbridge community 'overwhelmed' by support
The Moroccan community appeals for aid to send to families impacted by the disaster.
2023-09-12 02:55
Ein el-Hilweh: Deadly clashes resume in Palestinian camp in Lebanon
At least 10 people have reportedly killed in intense fighting between rival groups at Ein el-Hilweh.
2023-09-12 01:49
Morocco earthquake: 'Everything shook like you can't describe' says expat
Steve Sleight, a mountain guide living in Morocco, is helping those caught up in the disaster.
2023-09-12 01:16
Morocco earthquake: Birmingham mother's fear for survival
Shabina Bano says she did not know if her family would survive when Friday's quake struck.
2023-09-12 00:20
Alleged rape of Irish rugby fan in France investigated
French prosecutors have opened an investigation following the incident in Bordeaux at the weekend.
2023-09-11 23:28
Shutdown risk looms as US Congress faces spending, impeachment brawl
By David Morgan WASHINGTON The U.S. House of Representatives returns this week for an expected political brawl over
2023-09-11 23:16