UN experts call on the Taliban to free 2 women rights defenders from custody in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — U.N. experts are demanding the Taliban immediately release two women’s rights defenders in Afghanistan. Neda Parwan and…
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Indonesian police arrest 59 suspected militants over an alleged plot to disrupt 2024 elections
By NINIEK KARMINI Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s elite counterterrorism police squad has arrested at least 59 suspected…
Continue Reading Boris Johnson’s former top aide is withering about UK government during COVID-19 pandemic inquiry
By JILL LAWLESS and PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The former top aide to ex-British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has painted a picture…
Continue Reading Springboks arrive to a heroes’ welcome in South Africa after another Rugby World Cup triumph
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The Springboks have returned to a heroes’ welcome in South Africa after retaining their…
Continue Reading Biden administration takes on JetBlue as its fight against industry consolidation goes to court
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer The Biden administration and JetBlue Airways are facing off in court over the Biden administration’s effort…
Continue Reading Germany’s highest court overturns a reform that allowed for new trials after acquittals
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s highest court has overturned a reform to the country’s criminal code that allowed for people who have been acquitted to…
Continue Reading Surge in interest rates and a cloudier economic picture to keep Federal Reserve on sidelines
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is poised to leave its key interest rate unchanged at a time when…
Continue Reading Singapore defense minister calls on China to take the lead in reducing regional tensions
By KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Singapore’s defense minister has urged China as a dominant power in Asia to take the lead in…
Continue Reading China’s forces shadow a Philippine navy ship near disputed shoal, sparking new exchange of warnings
By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine navy patrol ship has been shadowed by Chinese forces near a disputed shoal in…
Continue Reading Paris police open fire on a woman who allegedly made death threats in the latest security incident
By JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French police have opened fire on a woman who threatened to blow herself up and allegedly made…
Continue Reading Police arrest an armed suspect after 8-hour hostage drama at a post office north of Tokyo
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Police say they have arrested an armed suspect and ended an eight-hour standoff at a post office…
Continue Reading Americans are still putting way too much food into landfills. Local officials seek EPA’s help
By MELINA WALLING Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A pair of recent reports from the Environmental Protection Agency put striking numbers on…
Continue Reading Afghans in droves head to border to leave Pakistan ahead of a deadline in anti-migrant crackdown
By RIAZ KHAN and ABDUL SATTAR Associated Press PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Afghans are piling into trucks and buses and leaving Pakistan to avoid…
Continue Reading Bud Light brewer confident it can win back US drinkers, but sales are still down after backlash
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Anheuser-Busch InBev said Tuesday that revenue growth in most of its global regions was offset by a drop in…
Continue Reading A wildfire raging for a week in eastern Australia claims a life and razes more than 50 homes
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A wildfire in eastern Australia is suspected to have killed a man, destroyed more than…
Continue Reading Chinese factory activity contracts in October as pandemic recovery falters
By ZEN SOO AP Business Writer HONG KONG (AP) — An official survey of manufacturers shows China’s factory activity contracted in October,…
Continue Reading The European Union commissioner urges Montenegro’s new government to push ahead with EU integration
By PREDRAG MILIC Associated Press PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — The European Commission’s top official has urged Montenegro to push ahead with its…
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Drivers are 9 times more likely to be in a fatal accident during this time of the day
MoneyGeek analyzed data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to determine if driving…
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How states are helping residents with independent living disabilities
Foothold Technology examined CDC data to determine which states had the most residents with independent living disabilities in 2021, how that number…
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Despite lower diagnosis rates, Black men are more likely to die from melanoma
Northwell Health examined data from the CDC and National Cancer Institute to show how melanoma diagnoses and survival rates vary by race and sex.…
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10 cities that attract the most science and engineering college grads
SmartAsset examined Census Bureau data to determine which cities have the highest percentage of people 25 and older with bachelor’s degrees in…
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25 historic images of Route 66 in its early days
In celebration of Route 66’s 97th birthday, Stacker curated a slideshow highlighting the construction and early years of the iconic American…
Continue Reading Saudi Arabia likely to host 2034 World Cup after Australia decides not to bid for soccer showcase
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Saudi Arabia is all but certain to host the men’s 2034 World Cup after the Australian soccer…
Continue Reading Israeli airstrikes crush apartments in Gaza refugee camp, as ground troops battle Hamas militants
By NAJIB JOBAIN, JACK JEFFREY and LEE KEATH Associated Press KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — A barrage of Israeli airstrikes leveled apartment…
Continue Reading Elite Kenyan police unit goes on trial in the killing of a prominent Pakistani journalist last year
By EMMANUEL IGUNZA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — An elite Kenyan police unit has gone on trial on charges of wrongful death in the killing…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall Street gains ahead of Fed decision on interest rates
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday after Wall Street advanced to claim back some of…
Continue Reading Cutting-edge AI raises fears about risks to humanity. Are tech and political leaders doing enough?
By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Chatbots like ChatGPT wowed the world with their ability to write speeches, plan vacations or hold…
Continue Reading In Kenya, King Charles III expresses ‘greatest sorrow and the deepest regret’ for past violence
By EVELYNE MUSAMBI and EMMANUEL IGUNZA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — King Charles III has expressed “greatest sorrow and the deepest…
Continue Reading Southern California wildfire prompts evacuation order for thousands as Santa Ana winds fuel flames
By MARCIO SANCHEZ Associated Press AGUANGA, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters aided by aircraft are battling to contain a wind-driven wildfire that has…
Continue Reading Swimmer Felipe Ribeiro paints nails as reminder of bipolar disorder, wins gold at Pan Am Games
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Mental health and how athletes deal with it has become top of mind for athletes,…
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