Guatemalans prepare to vote in troubled presidential election
World
August 13, 2023
Guatemalans prepare to vote in troubled presidential election
CNN — Guatemala’s presidential runoff on August 20 will see a former first lady compete against the son of a…
Possible deal to free American prisoners in Iran called for shuttle diplomacy – from hotel to hotel
Middle East
August 13, 2023
Possible deal to free American prisoners in Iran called for shuttle diplomacy – from hotel to hotel
Washington CNN — Closing in on a deal to free five Americans detained in Iran, US and Iranian delegations gathered…
Villavicencio assassination a ‘disturbing moment’ for Ecuador democracy, former running mate says
World
August 13, 2023
Villavicencio assassination a ‘disturbing moment’ for Ecuador democracy, former running mate says
Quito, Ecuador CNN — The assassination of Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio marks a “disturbing moment” for the region and…
Ocean heat is off the charts, so where are the hurricanes? Forecasters warn a change is coming
World
August 13, 2023
Ocean heat is off the charts, so where are the hurricanes? Forecasters warn a change is coming
Record-high ocean temperatures are setting the stage for an active Atlantic hurricane season with explosive tropical development, but just one…
Where in the world is Wagner warlord Prigozhin? At large and in charge, apparently
World
August 13, 2023
Where in the world is Wagner warlord Prigozhin? At large and in charge, apparently
CNN — Late last week, imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny was handed a harsh judgment: After a court hit…
Taiwan’s vice president is passing through New York. And China isn’t happy
World
August 13, 2023
Taiwan’s vice president is passing through New York. And China isn’t happy
CNN — China’s foreign ministry on Sunday condemned the transit of Taiwan’s vice president and presidential candidate William Lai through…
Russia says it shot down Ukrainian missiles over key Crimea bridge
World
August 13, 2023
Russia says it shot down Ukrainian missiles over key Crimea bridge
CNN — Russian officials say multiple missiles were shot down over the crucial bridge connecting the annexed Crimea to the…
Western leaders welcomed China’s presence at Ukraine peace talks. But Beijing’s relationship with Europe is still testy
World
August 12, 2023
Western leaders welcomed China’s presence at Ukraine peace talks. But Beijing’s relationship with Europe is still testy
CNN — European officials took some small comfort when China attended a summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, last weekend. The…
Russia’s ‘August curse’ sees war come home
World
August 12, 2023
Russia’s ‘August curse’ sees war come home
Moscow CNN — In years past, the month of August was often greeted in Russia with a degree of caution,…
6 people die as migrant boat sinks in the English Channel
World
August 12, 2023
6 people die as migrant boat sinks in the English Channel
CNN — Six people died after a boat carrying migrants sank in the English Channel, authorities say. French officials said…