Gabon coup leaders name General Brice Oligui Nguema as new leader
Brice Oligui Nguema is named transitional leader after the overthrow of President Ali Bongo.
2023-08-31 08:48
Connecticut man who feds say committed dozens of robberies in 3 months gets 28 years in prison
A Connecticut man was sentenced Wednesday to 28 years in federal prison in connection with a string of robberies and carjackings in a three-month span in 2021, federal officials said.
2023-08-31 08:27
Florida takes stock in Storm Idalia's aftermath
More than 440,000 people are still without power as Idalia, now a tropical storm, moves into Georgia.
2023-08-31 07:52
Native American children have been sent to more Indigenous boarding schools than previously reported, group says
Native American children have attended at least 523 Indigenous boarding schools since the 19th century, including hundreds that were run by the federal government to assimilate children into White society, a non-profit group says.
2023-08-31 06:53
Judge knocks out key defense for former Trump adviser Navarro ahead of contempt of Congress trial
Former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro will not be able to argue before a jury at his contempt of Congress trial next week that the former president asserted privilege to shield him from a House January 6 committee subpoena, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
2023-08-31 02:48
Girl, aged three, dies in County Laois collision
Irish police say 11 people have died in road traffic collisions since Friday.
2023-08-31 02:27
US Senate's McConnell freezes up for second time in public appearance
WASHINGTON Republican U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell froze up for more than 30 seconds on Wednesday during a public
2023-08-31 01:49
Ukraine gains on southern front could open way to Crimea, says Kyiv
Ukraine claims to have liberated the village of Robotyne, which could lead to a push towards Crimea.
2023-08-31 01:22
Hurricane Idalia: 'Life-threatening' flooding as storm batters Florida
The storm leaves roads and towns along Florida's 'nature coast' inundated with knee-deep floodwaters.
2023-08-31 01:15
Explainer-How climate change is fueling hurricanes
By Gloria Dickie (Reuters) -Hurricane Idalia's arrival on Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday signaled activity in the Atlantic's hurricane alley
2023-08-30 21:16
Gabon coup: Simple guide to what's happening
President Ali Bongo is under house arrest after being ousted by the army after a disputed election.
2023-08-30 20:57
Ali Bongo - Gabon's president arrested in army coup
As the military seizes power in Gabon, we examine the colourful, contentious life of its ousted president.
2023-08-30 19:29