US weighs whether to designate US Army soldier in North Korea a POW
World
August 6, 2023
US weighs whether to designate US Army soldier in North Korea a POW
CNN — The Biden administration is debating whether to designate Travis King, the US Army soldier who crossed into North…
India restricts laptop, PC imports to boost local manufacturing
World
August 6, 2023
India restricts laptop, PC imports to boost local manufacturing
CNN — India has placed restrictions on the import of computers and laptops in a surprise move from the government…
New photos show North Korea’s Kim touring arms factories, and taking aim
World
August 6, 2023
New photos show North Korea’s Kim touring arms factories, and taking aim
CNN — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un tours arms factories, inspects artillery plants and even fires a gun in…
Niger’s coup leader faces a deadline to cede power. Will military action come next?
World
August 6, 2023
Niger’s coup leader faces a deadline to cede power. Will military action come next?
CNN — The leaders of a coup in Niger are digging in their heels as they face a looming deadline…
Two Israelis arrested after Palestinian man killed in West Bank
Middle East
August 6, 2023
Two Israelis arrested after Palestinian man killed in West Bank
CNN — Two Israelis have been arrested for questioning and five others detained following the reported killing of a Palestinian…
Philippines accuses China of firing water cannons at its ships in South China Sea
World
August 6, 2023
Philippines accuses China of firing water cannons at its ships in South China Sea
CNN — The Philippines has accused Chinese Coast Guard ships of firing water cannons and making “dangerous maneuvers” at its…
Warning signs for West Nile virus are starting to flash on the West Coast, experts say
World
August 5, 2023
Warning signs for West Nile virus are starting to flash on the West Coast, experts say
CNN — A historically wet winter and, now, hotter summer are leading to “pretty big” warning signs for West Nile…
Amazon deforestation at six-year-low in Brazil after plunging 66% in July
Environment
August 5, 2023
Amazon deforestation at six-year-low in Brazil after plunging 66% in July
CNN — Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell by 66 percent last month compared to July 2022 and is now…
Saudi’s MBS wants more than peace at his Ukraine summit
Middle East
August 5, 2023
Saudi’s MBS wants more than peace at his Ukraine summit
CNN — Saudi Arabia’s ancient Red Sea port city Jeddah, stewing in the steamy heat of the world’s hottest summer…
Greta Thunberg pulls out of Edinburgh Book Festival appearance after accusing key sponsor of greenwashing
World
August 5, 2023
Greta Thunberg pulls out of Edinburgh Book Festival appearance after accusing key sponsor of greenwashing
CNN — Climate activist Greta Thunberg has canceled an appearance at the Edinburgh International Book Festival after accusing one of…