DR Congo boat accident: At least 40 dead, 167 missing
The overloaded boat was sailing at night, in breach of safety regulations, officials say.
2023-10-16 16:21
Diplomatic aid efforts ramp up for 'strangled' Gaza as regional conflict fears grow
Gaza is being "strangled" by Israel's week-long siege and aerial bombardment, UN experts have warned, as concerns grow that further escalation and a lack of safety for fleeing civilians risks drawing regional foes into the long-running conflict.
2023-10-16 15:52
Israel Latest: Blinken Set to Return as US Tries to Contain War
President Joe Biden is weighing a trip to Israel, adding to the US diplomatic push after Secretary of
2023-10-16 13:49
Used clothing from the West is a big seller in East Africa. Uganda's leader wants a ban
The Owino Market in Uganda's capital has long been a go-to enclave for rich and poor people alike looking for affordable but quality-made used clothes, underscoring perceptions that Western fashion is superior to what is made at home
2023-10-16 13:25
European Union leaders to hold a summit with Western Balkans nations to discuss joining the bloc
Leaders from the European Union and the Western Balkans will hold an annual summit in Albania’s capital to discuss the path to membership in the bloc for the six countries of the region
2023-10-16 12:52
Coal train derails off Colorado bridge and onto interstate, killing a semi truck driver, authorities say
A coal train derailed off a bridge in southern Colorado on Sunday as it was crossing over Interstate 25, killing the driver of a semi truck that was passing underneath the bridge, state authorities confirmed.
2023-10-16 12:26
The US is mounting a frantic effort to head off a wider Middle East war
US leaders are mounting an urgent effort to prevent Israel's war against Hamas and a resulting civilian catastrophe in Gaza from escalating into a widening regional conflict that could snowball into an even greater geopolitical crisis after this month's horrific attacks.
2023-10-16 12:21
Trump's legal troubles keep fueling surges in fundraising
By Jason Lange and Alexandra Ulmer WASHINGTON Small donors have responded to Donald Trump's legal problems by showering
2023-10-16 12:21
Buffalo Bills' Damien Harris was removed from the field on a gurney during New York Giants game
Buffalo Bills running back Damien Harris was transported off the field on an ambulance after sustaining a neck injury during the team's home game against the New York Giants on Sunday night.
2023-10-16 11:27
Markets Stabilize on Middle East Diplomacy Efforts: Markets Wrap
Markets steadied on Monday in Asia, with US equity futures gaining and Treasuries falling as the US and
2023-10-16 10:47
Putin's visit to Beijing underscores China’s economic and diplomatic support for Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet this week with Chinese leaders in Beijing on a visit that underscores China’s support for Moscow during its war in Ukraine
2023-10-16 10:18
Millennial Banana Heir Noboa Wins Ecuador Presidency in Runoff
A 35-year-old business leader from a wealthy fruit-exporting dynasty, Daniel Noboa, will be Ecuador’s next president after winning
2023-10-16 09:56