Thailand Plans More Visa Waivers, Events to Lift Tourism Revenue
Tourism-reliant Thailand is lining up hundreds of cultural and sporting events, and may waive visa requirements for travelers
2023-11-19 13:49
Ahead of Dutch elections, food banks highlight the cost-of-living crisis, a major campaign theme
Thousands of families are lining up for free handouts at food banks across the Netherlands
2023-11-19 13:29
For this group of trans women, the pope and his message of inclusivity are a welcome change
Pope Francis is hosting a special lunch for more than 1,000 poor people to mark the Catholic Church's World Day of the Poor
2023-11-19 13:27
Oregon's first-in-the-nation drug decriminalization law faces growing pushback amid fentanyl crisis
Oregon's pioneering drug decriminalization law is facing a backlash amid a surge in public drug use fueled by fentanyl and an increase in synthetic opioid overdose deaths
2023-11-19 13:20
Argentines vote in election that could lead Trump-admiring populist to the presidency
Voters in Argentina head to the polls Sunday in a presidential runoff election that will determine whether South America’s second-largest economy will take a rightward shift
2023-11-19 13:18
India Seen Keeping Rice Export Bans Into 2024, Holding Up Global Prices
India, the world’s top rice exporter, is expected to maintain its curbs on overseas sales well into next
2023-11-19 10:52
Century-overdue library book is finally returned in Minnesota
A library book that is more than a century overdue has been returned to St. Paul Public Library
2023-11-19 09:21
Poland truck protests leave Ukrainian drivers stranded
Polish drivers are blocking border crossings, calling for caps on Ukrainian trucks to be re-introduced.
2023-11-19 09:17
Ukraine war: The Russians snitching on colleagues and strangers
In Soviet Russia it was common for people to report others to the authorities - now the practice is back.
2023-11-19 09:15
Appalachian State ends unbeaten run by No. 18 James Madison 26-23 in overtime
Kaedin Robinson’s toe barely touched the goal line before the football squirted out, scoring the winning touchdown in overtime as Appalachian State beat previously unbeaten and 18th-ranked James Madison 26-23
2023-11-19 08:49
Romania clinches Euro 2024 spot with 2-1 victory over Israel
Israel has lost 2-1 to Romania in an emotionally charged European Championship qualifying game it hosted in Hungary because of the war with Hamas
2023-11-19 08:23
Russia says it shot down Ukrainian drone headed towards Moscow
The claim comes after Ukraine said it destroyed 29 out of 38 drones launched by Russia on Friday night.
2023-11-19 08:20