Western countries want a UN team created to monitor rights violations and abuses in Sudan
GENEVA (AP) — Four Western countries have floated a proposal for the United Nations’ top human rights body to appoint a team of experts to…
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Pilot accused of stalking New York woman via small airplane, flying from Vermont
BENNINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Police say a man has been accused of stalking a woman in New York via his small airplane, flying out of an airport in nearby…
Continue ReadingCorrection: Hospitals-Strike story
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a story published October 4, 2023, about 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers striking to protest wages and staffing shortages,…
Continue ReadingGreece wants European Union to sanction countries that refuse deported migrants, minister says
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece is urging other European Union member states to adopt a proposed plan to sanction countries that refuse to accept…
Continue ReadingSerbia releases from custody a Kosovo Serb leader suspected of a role in ambush of Kosovo policemen
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — A court in Serbia has released from a brief detention a Kosovo Serb leader who has been linked to a clash with Kosovo…
Continue ReadingShares in Scandinavian Airlines plunge to become almost worthless after rescue deal announced
By JAN M. OLSEN Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Shares in Scandinavian Airlines dropped more than 90% on Wednesday after the ailing…
Continue ReadingHow Disney turned Halloween into a money-making machine
By SALLY FRENCH of NerdWallet For Disney fans, Halloween is among the most desirable (and expensive) times to visit its theme parks. That’s largely…
Continue ReadingGot packages to return? Call Uber. The ride-hailing service is now offering to return parcels for $5
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Uber is adding a new task to its list of services: mailing consumers’ return packages. The ride-hailing…
Continue ReadingA huge fire rages in a plastics factory in eastern Croatia and residents are asked to stay indoors
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Firefighters are battling a huge fire in a plastics factory in eastern Croatia and authorities have asked residents to…
Continue ReadingJapan hopes to resolve China’s seafood ban over Fukushima’s wastewater release within WTO’s scope
By EILEEN NG Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Japanese Agriculture Minister Ichiro Miyashita says Tokyo hopes to resolve the issue of…
Continue ReadingFIFA set to approve letting Russian youth soccer national teams return to competition
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — FIFA is set to approve the reintegration of Russian youth teams into under-17 competitions and ease…
Continue ReadingEdmunds: Big country, big wheels, small budget. Here are 5 five new off-roaders easy on the wallet
By CHASE BIERENKOVEN Edmunds A little outdoors goes a long way, and America’s national parks and outdoor spaces are some of the most stunning on…
Continue ReadingFormer Russian state TV journalist gets 8 1/2-year sentence in absentia for Ukraine war criticism
By The Associated Press A court in Moscow has sentenced a former state TV journalist to 8 1/2 years in prison in absentia for protesting Russia’s…
Continue ReadingPoint of no return: Pope challenges leaders at UN talks to slow global warming before it’s too late
By NICOLE WINFIELD and SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis shamed and challenged world leaders on Wednesday to commit…
Continue ReadingUS appeals court hears arguments over 2010 hush-money settlement of Ronaldo rape case in Vegas
By KEN RITTER and SCOTT SONNER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Lawyers for international soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo were back in court in a…
Continue ReadingMore than 500 migrants arrive on Spanish Canary Islands in 1 day. One boat carried 280 people
MADRID (AP) — Emergency services on the Spanish Canary Islands say more than 500 migrants reached there in four large wooden boats in a span of 24…
Continue ReadingSaudi Arabia says it will maintain production cuts that have helped drive oil prices up
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia says it will maintain a production cut of 1 million barrels of oil a day through the end of the year.…
Continue ReadingLawyers of Imran Khan in Pakistan oppose his closed-door trial over revealing official secrets
By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Lawyers for Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan are opposing his closed-door…
Continue ReadingIran says it has agreed with Saudis to reschedule Asian Champions League soccer match after walkout
By NASSER KARIMI Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran says it has agreed with Saudi Arabia to reschedule an Asian Champions League match after…
Continue ReadingThe US is forgiving more federal student loans in a bid to tackle ‘unsustainable debt’ for borrowers
By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has outlined a new round of federal student loan forgiveness. He says…
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