World Food Program appeals for $19 million to provide emergency food in quake-hit Afghanistan
The United Nations’ World Food Program is appealing for $19 million to provide emergency assistance to tens of thousands of people affected by a series of devastating earthquakes and aftershocks that has rocked western Afghanistan
2023-10-18 19:25
A wrongfully convicted man who was exonerated after 16 years is shot and killed during traffic stop
A Florida man who was exonerated after serving more than 16 years for a crime he did not commit has been shot and killed by a deputy in Georgia during a traffic stop, according to a news release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigations.
2023-10-18 19:24
Doctors recount horror of Gaza hospital blast
By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA The head of orthopedic surgery at Al-Ahli al-Arabi Hospital in Gaza, Fadel Naim, had
2023-10-18 19:22
11-year-old De'Evan McFall dreamed of making it to the NFL. A stray bullet stopped that goal in its tracks
De'Evan is among more than 1,300 children and teens that have been killed by a gun in 2023 in the US, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
2023-10-18 18:53
Former Virginia House Speaker Filler-Corn will forego run for governor and seek congressional seat
Former Virginia House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn has decided against a bid for governor in 2025 and will instead run next year to represent the competitive northern Virginia congressional seat being vacated by a fellow Democratic lawmaker
2023-10-18 18:50
Joran van der Sloot is expected to plead guilty in an extortion case today -- and may be forced to give details on Natalee Holloway's death
Almost two decades after Alabama teen Natalee Holloway vanished in Aruba, the prime suspect in her disappearance might soon reveal long-awaited details about how she died.
2023-10-18 18:24
Indonesian ruling party puts security minister on election ticket
JAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesia's ruling party on Wednesday said the running mate of its presidential candidate will be a well-respected, senior
2023-10-18 18:22
The German chancellor condemns a firebomb attack on a Berlin synagogue and vows protection for Jews
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has strongly condemned a firebomb assault on a synagogue in Berlin
2023-10-18 18:21
Major solar panel plant opens in US amid backdrop of industry worries about low-priced Asian imports
A South Korean company has begun production at a huge solar panel factory in Georgia
2023-10-18 18:17
British Museum to digitise its entire collection after theft incident
LONDON The British Museum said on Wednesday it plans to digitise its entire collection, after a theft incident
2023-10-18 17:48
Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid boosted by Indonesia changing sides after Australia co-host talks
Indonesian soccer federation leader Erick Thohir says it now supports Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup
2023-10-18 17:25
Netanyahu hails Biden backing in war, says Hamas killed 1,400 Israelis
TEL AVIV Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked visiting U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday for his "unequivocal
2023-10-18 17:22