German Cabinet approves legislation meant to ease deportations of rejected asylum-seekers
BERLIN (AP) — The German Cabinet has approved legislation that is intended to ease deportations of unsuccessful asylum-seekers. The draft…
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Nashville police chief’s son, wanted in the shooting of 2 officers, found dead after car chase
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say the estranged son of Nashville’s police chief, who was wanted in the…
Continue ReadingHundreds of miners leave South Africa gold mine after being underground for 3 days in union dispute
By GERALD IMRAY and NQOBILE NTSHANGASE Associated Press SPRINGS, South Africa (AP) — Hundreds of miners who spent three days underground because of…
Continue ReadingInternational terror defendants face longer prison terms than domestic counterparts, new study finds
By JASON DEAREN and MICHELLE R. SMITH Associated Press People convicted of crimes related to domestic extremism face far shorter prison terms than…
Continue ReadingWatch for these 3 Medigap shopping surprises to avoid overpaying
By ALEX ROSENBERG of NerdWallet Medicare Supplement Insurance, or Medigap, can help pay for Medicare Part A and/or Part B copays, coinsurance and…
Continue ReadingPoland’s Tusk visits Brussels, seeking initiative in repairing ties with EU and unlocking funds
BRUSSELS (AP) — Polish politician Donald Tusk is in Brussels seeking to repair his country’s ties with the European Union. Tusk arrived in…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Oct. 25: Israel, Speaker saga, Hurricane Otis, Immigration, Social media
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — Bitcoin is surging again, topping $35,000 for the first time since May 2022. Many investors are growing excited…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Oct. 25: Israel, Speaker saga, Hurricane Otis, Immigration, Social media
CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — Bitcoin is surging again, topping $35,000 for the first time since May 2022. Many investors are growing…
Continue ReadingStock market today: World shares mixed after China pledges more support for slowing economy
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — World shares were mixed Wednesday after China pledged more spending to energize its economy.…
Continue ReadingBritish leader Rishi Sunak marks a year in office with little to celebrate
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is marking a year in office but he has little reason to celebrate.…
Continue Reading‘She was robbed of her life’: 16-year-old Claudia Quaatey dreamed of becoming a nurse before she was fatally shot in New York City
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — At just 14 years old, Claudia Quaatey decided to run her own hair braiding business from her New York home as…
Continue ReadingChina announces plan for a new space telescope as it readies to launch its next space station crew
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China has announced plans to send a new telescope to probe deep into the universe as it prepared to launch the…
Continue ReadingSecurity tensions running high in Belgium on eve of EU summit
BRUSSELS (AP) — Security tensions are running high ahead of a European Union summit in Brussels, with police launching a search for a man they…
Continue ReadingRussian forces simulate nuclear strike as upper house rescinds ratification of test ban treaty
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s military has simulated a nuclear strike in a drill overseen by President Vladimir Putin. Wednesday’s exercise…
Continue ReadingA man is arrested in Germany over a suspected plot to attack a pro-Israel demonstration
BERLIN (AP) — Prosecutors say a man with a previous conviction for membership in the Islamic State group has been arrested in Germany on suspicion…
Continue ReadingRelatives of victims of alleged war crimes in military-run Myanmar seek justice in Philippines
By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Relatives of victims of alleged war crimes committed by Myanmar’s military have filed a…
Continue ReadingUN warns Gaza blockade could force it to sharply cut relief missions as Israeli bombings rise
By NAJIB JOBAIN, SAMY MAGDY and LEE KEATH Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The U.N. warned Wednesday that it is on the verge of running…
Continue ReadingBiden calls Australia ‘an anchor to peace and prosperity’ during state visit from Albanese
By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden described Australia as “an anchor to peace and prosperity” while…
Continue ReadingThe Nashville police chief’s son, who was wanted in the shooting of 2 officers, was found dead after a car chase, officials say
By Chris Boyette and Christine Sever, CNN (CNN) — The Nashville police chief’s son, who was wanted in the shooting of two officers, was found…
Continue ReadingFeuding Serbia and Kosovo leaders set for talks Thursday on the sidelines of an EU summit
By LORNE COOK Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The leaders of Serbia and Kosovo have been invited to meet with top European Union officials to try…
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