World court to rule on Iran’s billions of frozen assets in US
Middle East
February 13, 2019
World court to rule on Iran’s billions of frozen assets in US
The International Court of Justice on Wednesday will give its decision on a bid by Iran to recover $2 billion…
French ‘yellow vest’ boxer on trial for punching police
World
February 13, 2019
French ‘yellow vest’ boxer on trial for punching police
A former boxer who became a hero to some of France’s “yellow vest” protesters after being filmed punching police officers…
Carlos Ghosn’s lead defense lawyer resigns
World
February 13, 2019
Carlos Ghosn’s lead defense lawyer resigns
Two lawyers defending former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn on charges of financial misconduct quit suddenly on Wednesday, the latest shock…
Hundreds flee US-backed Syria battle for last ISIS holdout
Middle East
February 13, 2019
Hundreds flee US-backed Syria battle for last ISIS holdout
The ferocious battle for the Islamic State group’s last bastion in eastern Syria entered its fifth day on Wednesday, as…
By the bootstraps: Handmade Zimbabwe shoes an unlikely global hit
Life & Style
February 13, 2019
By the bootstraps: Handmade Zimbabwe shoes an unlikely global hit
In a tiny factory producing handmade boots and shoes in southwestern Zimbabwe, leather cutter Misheck Sibanda is on another hectic…
Meghan ‘vilified’ by press like Diana: Clooney
Life & Style
February 13, 2019
Meghan ‘vilified’ by press like Diana: Clooney
Meghan Markle is being ‘vilified and chased’ by the tabloid press in the same way the late princess Diana was,…
NASA to make final attempt to contact Mars Opportunity Rover
Science
February 13, 2019
NASA to make final attempt to contact Mars Opportunity Rover
US space agency NASA will make one final attempt to contact its Opportunity Rover on Mars late Tuesday, eight months…
Trump says not ‘happy’ with border deal but shutdown unlikely
World
February 13, 2019
Trump says not ‘happy’ with border deal but shutdown unlikely
President Donald Trump indicated Tuesday that he will walk back his threat to shut the government even if he does…
Australia cattle giant warns of ‘extreme losses’ from floods
World
February 12, 2019
Australia cattle giant warns of ‘extreme losses’ from floods
Australia’s largest cattle company has warned of “extreme losses” after record-breaking floods, as producers said more than 300,000 cows were…
US lawmakers announce tentative deal on wall, shutdown
World
February 12, 2019
US lawmakers announce tentative deal on wall, shutdown
US lawmakers announced late Monday an agreement in principle to avoid another government shutdown, with nearly $1.4 billion in money…