Key US spy tool will lapse at year's end unless Congress and the White House can cut a deal
With just seven weeks until the end of the year, the Biden administration is running out of time to win the reauthorization of a spy program it says is vital to preventing terrorism, catching spies and disrupting cyberattacks
2023-11-15 13:28
Biden aims for improved military relations with China when he meets with Xi
President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to agree to restore some military-to-military communications between their armed forces
2023-11-15 13:25
Labor abuse on fishing vessels widespread, with China topping list of offenders, report says
A new report has identified nearly 500 industrial fishing vessels where workers face hazardous, forced conditions sometimes akin to slavery
2023-11-15 13:23
California program to lease land under freeways faces scrutiny after major Los Angeles fire
The state of California operates a little-known program to lease land under freeways that is now under scrutiny after this weekend’s arson fire under Interstate 10 in Los Angeles
2023-11-15 13:16
Some of the 40 workers trapped in India tunnel collapse are sick as debris and glitches delay rescue
Some of the 40 construction workers trapped in a collapsed road tunnel for a fourth day were sick as falling debris and technical glitches delayed the work to free them
2023-11-15 12:47
Green ejected for headlock, Thompson, McDaniel tossed after scuffle in Timberwolves-Warriors game
Draymond Green was ejected after putting Rudy Gobert in a headlock and two other players were thrown out after an altercation early in the Golden State Warriors’ game against the Minnesota Timberwolves
2023-11-15 12:24
Vanuatu president rejects request to dissolve parliament
SYDNEY Vanuatu's President Nikenike Vurobaravu has rejected a request to dissolve the Pacific Island nation's parliament after political
2023-11-15 11:53
Mexican officials send conflicting messages over death of LGBTQ+ magistrate
Mexican authorities are sending conflicting messages about the violent death of a leading LGBTQ+ figure after thousands of Mexicans marched demanding justice
2023-11-15 11:52
The UN Security Council is trying for a fifth time to adopt a resolution on the Israel-Hamas war
After four failed attempts, the U.N. Security Council is trying for a fifth time to come up with a resolution on the Israel-Hamas war
2023-11-15 11:50
San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler, who spent big in pursuit of a World Series title, dies at 63
San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler has died
2023-11-15 11:49
Japanese helicopters train to repel invaders amid nationwide military drills
By Tim Kelly IRISUNA A Japanese Apache helicopter on Wednesday flew low over an uninhabited island in Okinawa
2023-11-15 11:49
Dubai International Airport, world's busiest, on track to beat 2019 pre-pandemic passenger figures
Passenger numbers at Dubai International Airport this year will eclipse the pre-pandemic passenger figures in 2019, showing the strong rebound in travel after the coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns that grounded aircraft worldwide
2023-11-15 11:46