Advanced DNA testing prompts officials to revise Maui fires death toll to 97, down from 115
The number of people who died in the massive wildfires that torched parts of Maui last month has been revised to 97, down from the previous count of 115, Hawaii governor said Friday.
2023-09-16 10:50
Gulf War 'human shield' hostages set to take legal action
Hostages who were used as "human shields" say they should never have been allowed to land in Kuwait.
2023-09-12 13:49
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
US could begin withdrawing troops from Niger in coming weeks, US officials say
The US could begin withdrawing troops from Niger in the coming weeks, according to two US officials, which would mark a significant change to the American military presence in the country following a coup that toppled the democratically elected government in Niamey in late July.
2023-09-09 04:48
DR Congo's deadly anti-UN protest: Soldiers go on trial in Goma
More than 40 people were killed after troops opened fire on protesters in Goma last week.
2023-09-06 20:47
Nagorno-Karabakh: 'People are fainting queuing up for bread'
Azerbaijan's nine-month blockade of disputed territory Nagorno-Karabakh takes its toll on residents.
2023-08-30 08:45
Terry Gou: Why is Foxconn billionaire running for Taiwan president?
The electronics billionaire has charisma and China experience - but the opposition vote is divided.
2023-08-29 05:19
Wagner in Africa: Precarious future after Prigozhin's reported death
Its leader followed a long line of mercenaries in Africa, but his group faces an uncertain future.
2023-08-26 09:54
Whirlpool is fined $11.5 million by US agency over hazardous cooktops
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) -Whirlpool agreed to pay an $11.5 million civil fine to resolve U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
2023-08-25 03:49
Ukraine war: Brit was killed while trying to rescue Ukrainians - inquest
Simon Lingard, 38, was struck by artillery fire while fighting with the Ukrainian army, a coroner hears.
2023-08-24 01:19
Fukushima disaster: What happened at the nuclear plant?
A tsunami struck the Japanese plant in 2011, leading to the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl.
2023-08-23 16:16
Nigeria's ex-oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke charged with bribery in the UK
Diezani Alison-Madueke is alleged to have accepted financial rewards for awarding oil contracts.
2023-08-22 23:54