South Australia heatwave smashes record temperatures
World
January 24, 2019
South Australia heatwave smashes record temperatures
Temperatures in southern Australia topped 49 degrees on Thursday, shattering previous records as sizzling citizens received free beer and heat-stressed…
Regional powers back Maduro opponent as Venezuela leader
World
January 24, 2019
Regional powers back Maduro opponent as Venezuela leader
The head of Venezuela’s opposition-led legislature proclaimed himself “acting president” on Wednesday in a bid to oust leftist leader Nicolas…
All shook up: How Elvis keeps Aussie outback town alive
World
January 23, 2019
All shook up: How Elvis keeps Aussie outback town alive
Once a year Parkes, a sleepy mining town in rural Australia, explodes into color and song — a veritable…
White House denies reports of canceled trade meeting
World
January 23, 2019
White House denies reports of canceled trade meeting
The White House on Tuesday said high-level trade talks with Beijing were proceeding uninterrupted, quickly rebutting media reports that…
Rescuers search for Cardiff striker Sala as final message emerges
World
January 23, 2019
Rescuers search for Cardiff striker Sala as final message emerges
Rescuers searched Wednesday for a missing plane carrying Cardiff City’s record new signing Emiliano Sala, as it emerged the…
Two drowned Saudi sisters committed suicide: US medical examiner
Middle East
January 23, 2019
Two drowned Saudi sisters committed suicide: US medical examiner
Two Saudi sisters whose bodies were found taped together on the banks of a New York river committed suicide,…
Russia says range of disputed missile is allowed under INF treaty
World
January 23, 2019
Russia says range of disputed missile is allowed under INF treaty
Moscow on Wednesday insisted the range of a missile system that has prompted Washington to say it will withdraw…
Pliskova slays Serena as Pouille reaches first ever Slam semi
Culture
January 23, 2019
Pliskova slays Serena as Pouille reaches first ever Slam semi
Serena Williams’s bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title was brought to a halt in sensational style at…
Putin and Erdogan to hold Syria talks
Middle East
January 23, 2019
Putin and Erdogan to hold Syria talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan will hold Syria talks in Moscow on Wednesday,…
After a month of shutdown, US federal workers turn to food banks
World
January 23, 2019
After a month of shutdown, US federal workers turn to food banks
Most never needed help from a food pantry. But a month since the US government shutdown began, dozens of…