World
Why are Twitter and WhatsApp miffed with Indian authorities?
May 28, 2021
Why are Twitter and WhatsApp miffed with Indian authorities?
The Indian government’s battle with social media giants escalated on Thursday with Twitter accusing the police of “intimidation.” The micro-blogging…
Tokyo Olympics looking more and more like fan-free event
May 28, 2021
Tokyo Olympics looking more and more like fan-free event
TOKYO (AP) — The president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee hinted Friday that even local fans may be barred…
As Russia tensions simmer, NATO conducts massive war games
May 28, 2021
As Russia tensions simmer, NATO conducts massive war games
ABOARD HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH (AP) — As tensions with Russia simmer, thousands of NATO troops, several warships and dozens of…
Dozens fall victim to Mexico’s brutal election campaign
May 28, 2021
Dozens fall victim to Mexico’s brutal election campaign
“Today is a special day,” said Alma Barragan with excitement in a video she shared with her supporters. The video…
Jailed HK tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 14 months for Oct. 1 illegal assembly
May 28, 2021
Jailed HK tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 14 months for Oct. 1 illegal assembly
Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon and Beijing critic Jimmy Lai was given a new prison sentence of 14 months on…
Rwanda: Macron admits French responsibility in genocide
May 27, 2021
Rwanda: Macron admits French responsibility in genocide
French President Emmanuel Macron admitted French responsibility in the Rwandan genocide, during a visit to the Rwandan capital Kigali on Thursday. “Standing here…
Thousands evacuate Congo’s Goma amid more volcanic activity
May 27, 2021
Thousands evacuate Congo’s Goma amid more volcanic activity
KASINDI, Congo (AP) — Tens of thousands of people are fleeing the city of Goma in eastern Congo fearing another…
Killer of 8 in California had talked of workplace attacks
May 27, 2021
Killer of 8 in California had talked of workplace attacks
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — An employee who gunned down eight people at a California rail yard and then killed…
WHO confirms Indian coronavirus variant’s presence in 60 countries
May 27, 2021
WHO confirms Indian coronavirus variant’s presence in 60 countries
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the presence of the coronavirus strain found in India in 60 countries and…
Chinese embassy in US says politicizing COVID-19 origins hampers investigations
May 27, 2021
Chinese embassy in US says politicizing COVID-19 origins hampers investigations
Politicizing the origins of COVID-19 would hamper further investigations and undermine global efforts to curb the pandemic, China’s US embassy…