Nobel Foundation reverses decision to invite Russia to prize ceremony following backlash
World
September 3, 2023
Nobel Foundation reverses decision to invite Russia to prize ceremony following backlash
CNN — The Nobel Foundation has U-turned on a controversial decision to invite the ambassadors of Russia, Belarus and Iran…
Typhoon Haikui expected to make landfall in Taiwan Sunday afternoon
World
September 3, 2023
Typhoon Haikui expected to make landfall in Taiwan Sunday afternoon
Taipei, Taiwan CNN — Typhoon Haikui is expected to make landfall in Taiwan near the southeastern city of Taitung around…
North Korea says it has simulated a nuclear missile attack to warn US of ‘nuclear war danger’
World
September 3, 2023
North Korea says it has simulated a nuclear missile attack to warn US of ‘nuclear war danger’
CNN — North Korea said Sunday it had simulated a nuclear missile attack to warn the United States of “nuclear…
Macron says enforcement of abaya ban in French school will be ‘uncompromising’
World
September 2, 2023
Macron says enforcement of abaya ban in French school will be ‘uncompromising’
CNN — French authorities will be “uncompromising” in their enforcement of a new ban on abayas in schools, French President…
New audio of Princess Diana claims Charles was disappointed at having boy, not girl, when Prince Harry was born
World
September 2, 2023
New audio of Princess Diana claims Charles was disappointed at having boy, not girl, when Prince Harry was born
CNN — New audio has been released of Princess Diana talking about how Britain’s Prince Charles – now King Charles…
Dozens of prison officers freed after being taken hostage in Ecuador jails
World
September 2, 2023
Dozens of prison officers freed after being taken hostage in Ecuador jails
CNN — Fifty prison guards and seven police officers have been freed after being taken hostage by inmates held in…
Made in Ukraine: Kyiv’s burgeoning weapons industry is enabling it to project power far beyond the front lines
World
September 2, 2023
Made in Ukraine: Kyiv’s burgeoning weapons industry is enabling it to project power far beyond the front lines
CNN — In the early hours of August 29, swarms of Ukrainian drones flew across seven Russian regions. Many were…
Ukraine says it has identified a Russian commander accused of Bucha atrocities
World
September 2, 2023
Ukraine says it has identified a Russian commander accused of Bucha atrocities
CNN — Ukraine’s Security Service says it has identified a Russian commander who is accused of giving orders to shoot…
Hong Kong closes schools and cancels hundreds of flights as Typhoon Saola arrives
World
September 2, 2023
Hong Kong closes schools and cancels hundreds of flights as Typhoon Saola arrives
Hong Kong CNN — Schools and businesses closed while hundreds of flights were canceled in Hong Kong and other parts…
Rare protests flare in regime-held Syria as Assad seeks international rehabilitation
Middle East
September 2, 2023
Rare protests flare in regime-held Syria as Assad seeks international rehabilitation
CNN — Rare demonstrations continued for the 11th day in Syria’s southwestern city of as-Suwayda on Wednesday, an area populated…