Russia-Georgia flights resume despite protests, strained ties
Direct flights have resumed between Russia and Georgia amid protests and sharp criticism from the South Caucasus nation's president
2023-05-19 22:26
Philanthropy helps boost manufacturing in areas with high job vacancies
Manufacturers in Cleveland and other cities, including Buffalo, Chicago, and Milwaukee, are dealing with a retiring workforce that’s left thousands of jobs unfilled
2023-05-19 21:26
Lebanon receives Interpol notice for its central bank governor who was no-show at Paris questioning
Lebanon has received an Interpol notice for the country’s embattled central bank governor who failed to answer summons and show up in Paris earlier in the week for questioning in a graft case, officials said
2023-05-19 19:19
Sean Penn, backing WGA strike, calls Producers Guild the 'Bankers Guild' at Cannes Film Festival
Sean Penn has strongly backed the current Hollywood screenwriters strike while speaking at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday, saying the dispute over Artificial Intelligence is “a human obscenity.”
2023-05-19 18:59
Ukraine's president begins visit to Saudi Arabia, aims to enhance ties with Arab world
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that he has begun a visit to Saudi Arabia where Arab leaders are holding a summit
2023-05-19 18:52
Britain unveils $1.2B strategy to boost computer chip industry
Britain’s government has unveiled its long-awaited semiconductor strategy
2023-05-19 18:19
Out of bailout spotlight, Greeks feeling recovery pains at election
Greeks will head to the polls on Sunday to elect a leader who will have more control over the country’s economy for the first time in over a decade
2023-05-19 15:29
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise on hopes for US debt deal, but China declines
Asian shares are mostly higher as hopes grow that the U.S. Congress will reach a deal to avoid a default on the nation’s debt
2023-05-19 15:27
South Korea to send 21-member team to Japan to review discharge plans at Fukushima nuclear plant
South Korea will send a 21-member team of government experts to Japan next week to visit the Fukushima nuclear power plant where they will review contentious Japanese plans to release treated but slightly radioactive water into the sea
2023-05-19 12:51
Most say pair debt limit increase with deficit cuts, but few following debate closely: AP-NORC poll
A new poll finds that most U.S. adults say they are highly concerned about the impact on the national economy if the U.S. debt limit is not increased and the government defaults on its loans
2023-05-19 12:16
Twitter accuses Microsoft of misusing its data, foreshadowing a possible fight over AI
A lawyer for Twitter owner Elon Musk accused Microsoft of misusing the service’s data and demanded an audit from the software giant
2023-05-19 09:52
G7 stance on China complicated by huge stakes in economic ties, cooperation on global issues
Leaders of the Group of Seven advanced economies are generally united in voicing concern about China
2023-05-19 09:20