Vietnam’s VinFast to build a $2 billion EV plant in India as part of its global expansion
By ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnamese automaker VinFast plans to spend up to $2 billion to build an electric…
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Israeli strike kills an elite Hezbollah commander in the latest escalation linked to the war in Gaza
By BASSEM MROUE, WAFAA SHURAFA and JACK JEFFERY Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — An Israeli airstrike killed an elite Hezbollah commander Monday in…
Continue ReadingFormer Gambian interior minister on trial in Switzerland over alleged crimes against humanity
BELLINZONA, Switzerland (AP) — A former interior minister of Gambia is going on trial in Switzerland on charges including crimes against humanity…
Continue ReadingA chaotic Golden Globes night had a bit of everything: The silly, the serious, and Taylor Swift, too
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer They may not have had lukewarm chardonnay on the tables, as nominee Jennifer Lawrence had predicted. But the…
Continue ReadingA heavy wave of Russian missile attacks pounds areas across Ukraine, killing at least 4 civilians
By ILLIA NOVIKOV Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched its latest barrage of hypersonic and cruise missiles against Ukrainian…
Continue ReadingPainting the town pink: Margot Robbie channels 1970s ‘Superstar Barbie’ at the Golden Globes
By Christy Choi, CNN (CNN) — The star of “Barbie” recreated another classic look worn by one of Mattel’s best-selling dolls. This time,…
Continue ReadingGerman farmers block roads with tractors and stage protests against plan to scrap diesel tax breaks
By GEIR MOULSON Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Farmers are blocking highway access roads in parts of Germany and snarling traffic elsewhere,…
Continue ReadingLa primera misión estadounidense de alunizaje en décadas se lanza con ciencia de la NASA con restos humanos a bordo
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Un nuevo e imponente cohete ha despegado, transportando lo que podría ser el primer módulo de aterrizaje comercial…
Continue ReadingIndia’s Supreme Court orders 11 men convicted of murder and gang rape to return to jail after early release
By Manveena Suri, Aishwarya S Iyer and Jessie Yeung, CNN New Delhi (CNN) — India’s top court on Monday reversed a state government’s…
Continue ReadingBangladesh’s democracy is strained as Hasina wins a 4th term in a boycotted, low turnout vote
By KRUTIKA PATHI Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has swept to power for a fourth consecutive term in…
Continue ReadingChina says a foreign consultant was found to be spying for Britain’s MI6
By Wayne Chang and Michelle Toh, CNN Taipei/Hong Kong (CNN) — China said Monday it has detained a foreign national who was the head of an…
Continue ReadingFirst US moon landing mission in decades launches with NASA science, humans remains on board
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — A towering new rocket has taken flight, carrying what could be the first commercial lander to touch down on the…
Continue ReadingMoon landing attempt by US company appears doomed after ‘critical’ fuel leak
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first U.S. moon landing attempt in more than 50 years appeared to be doomed…
Continue ReadingPakistani Taliban claims responsibility for bomb that killed 6 police guarding anti-polio campaign
By ANWARULLAH KHAN Associated Press KHAR, Pakistan (AP) — A roadside bomb has exploded near a van carrying police assigned to protect workers in an…
Continue ReadingIndia court restores life prison sentences for 11 Hindu men who raped a Muslim woman in 2002 riots
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s top court has restored life prison sentences for 11 Hindu men who raped a Muslim woman during deadly religious rioting…
Continue ReadingLily Gladstone becomes first female actor who identifies as indigenous to win a Golden Globe
CNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Lily Gladstone made history at the Golden Globes on Sunday when she became the first person who identifies…
Continue ReadingWith each strike, fears grow that Israel, the US and Iran’s allies are inching closer to all-out war
By JOSEPH KRAUSS Associated Press In the last week alone, an Israeli airstrike has killed a Hezbollah commander in Lebanon, Hezbollah struck a…
Continue ReadingHundreds evacuate homes, 38 rescued from floods in southeast Australia after heavy storms
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Hundreds of people were ordered to evacuate their homes on Monday after parts of Victoria state were inundated by…
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Beyond books: Deschutes Public Library provides a wide variety of events, programs for Central Oregonians
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Public Library offers a wide variety of programs, with something new to observe, explore or take part in every…
Continue ReadingLawsuit limits and antisemitism are among topics Georgia lawmakers plan to take on in 2024
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s General Assembly has begun its 2024 regular session. The top intrigue is whether…
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