Month: February 2023

Read MoreThe “preventative detention” of a veteran journalist suggests not much has changed in Algeria.The “preventative detention” of a veteran journalist suggests not much has changed in Algeria.

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Read More ANKARA, Turkey — A new 6.4 magnitude earthquake on Monday killed three people and injured more than 200 in parts of Turkey laid waste two weeks ago by a massive quake that killed tens of thousands, authorities said. More buildings collapsed, trapping some people, while scores of injuries were recorded in neighboring Syria…

Read MoreSneaking President Biden into an active war zone in Ukraine was risky and took months of secret planning by a small team. Nancy Cordes has the details of how they did it.Sneaking President Biden into an active war zone in Ukraine was risky and took months of secret planning by a small team. Nancy…

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Read MoreAustralian professor and three Papua New Guinea researchers were snatched at gunpoint early on Sunday.Australian professor and three Papua New Guinea researchers were snatched at gunpoint early on Sunday.

Read More The supermarket chain says inflation is starting to ease and food costs may start to come come down Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Leah Weckert will become the first woman to run Coles in its 109-year…

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Read MoreASML machines make computer chips – with technology so advanced the firm is caught in geopolitical rivalry.ASML machines make computer chips – with technology so advanced the firm is caught in geopolitical rivalry.

Read MoreTwo best friends, both 81 years old, are traveling around the world in 80 days. Their goal is to see 18 countries across all seven continents. Ramy Inocencio shares more.Two best friends, both 81 years old, are traveling around the world in 80 days. Their goal is to see 18 countries across all seven…

Read MoreU.S. food regulations allow chemicals and additives that are banned for human consumption in other countries. One expert says the additives could be making Americans sick. Holly Williams reports.U.S. food regulations allow chemicals and additives that are banned for human consumption in other countries. One expert says the additives could be making Americans sick.…

Read MorePresident Biden made an unannounced visit to Ukraine to mark the one year anniversary of the start of the war. It was the first time in modern history that an American president traveled to a war zone without a U.S. military presence on the ground. Charlie D’Agata reports.President Biden made an unannounced visit to…

Read More At least 14 people have been injured in an explosion at a metals plant in Ohio that sent molten metal and debris raining down on nearby buildings. At least 14 people have been injured in an explosion at a metals plant in Ohio that sent molten metal and debris raining down on nearby…

Read MoreAnother powerful earthquake rattled Turkey and Syria on Monday as the death toll from the devastating earthquake two weeks ago approaches 45,000.Another powerful earthquake rattled Turkey and Syria on Monday as the death toll from the devastating earthquake two weeks ago approaches 45,000.

Read More Alleged gunman had done work on bishop’s house, police said Alleged gunman had done work on bishop’s house, police said

Read MoreThe 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey on Monday, near its shared border with northern Syria.The 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey on Monday, near its shared border with northern Syria.

Read More“We did notify the Russians that President Biden would be traveling to Kyiv,” national security adviser Jake Sullivan said.”We did notify the Russians that President Biden would be traveling to Kyiv,” national security adviser Jake Sullivan said.

Read MoreThe president is scheduled to be in Poland until Wednesday to meet with U.S. allies.The president is scheduled to be in Poland until Wednesday to meet with U.S. allies.

Read More Even as air-raid sirens wailed, Biden met with Ukraine’s leader to pledge continued U.S. support, both moral and material, for Kyiv against Russia. Even as air-raid sirens wailed, Biden met with Ukraine’s leader to pledge continued U.S. support, both moral and material, for Kyiv against Russia.

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Read More Musicians in New Orleans and Cuba are exploring their shared heritage and similar sounds. High school musicians from New Orleans are finding common ground with students at a Havana conservatory. Musicians in New Orleans and Cuba are exploring their shared heritage and similar sounds. High school musicians from New Orleans are finding common…

Read MoreBulley’s remains were found in a river over the weekend after she went missing last month.Bulley’s remains were found in a river over the weekend after she went missing last month.

Read More President Biden visited Kyiv just shy of a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. He spent time with President Zelensky, who called this visit the most important in U.S.-Ukrainian history. President Biden visited Kyiv just shy of a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. He spent time with President Zelensky, who called this visit the…

Read MoreWatered-down statement replaces draft resolution that would have explicitly condemned Israel’s settlement activities.Watered-down statement replaces draft resolution that would have explicitly condemned Israel’s settlement activities.

Read More President Biden is marking the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with a visit to neighboring Poland after a whirlwind secret trip to Kyiv. President Biden is marking the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with a visit to neighboring Poland after a whirlwind secret trip to Kyiv.

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Read More Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial enters its fifth week in Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, South Carolina Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial enters its fifth week in Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, South Carolina

Read More Former mayor pays tribute to ‘longtime peacemaker’ David O’Connell, who was found shot dead on Saturday Los Angeles police have arrested a suspect in the killing of the prominent local Catholic bishop David O’Connell, who was fatally shot on Saturday, according to multiple reports. The 69-year-old O’Connell, who served in the Los Angeles…

Read More Putin thought he could ‘outlast’ Ukraine and allies, ‘but he was wrong’, says Biden Putin thought he could ‘outlast’ Ukraine and allies, ‘but he was wrong’, says Biden

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Read More Kate Forbes says she does not support self-identification for trans people and would not have voted for same-sex marriage Deep spilts over LGBT+ rights have emerged between the two leading candidates vying to replace Nicola Sturgeon as first minister of Scotland. The finance minister, Kate Forbes – who returned early from maternity leave…

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Feb 20 (IPS) – Paralysed by its own Charter and structure, the world organisation that is charged with preventing wars confronts an existential challenge from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Read the full story, “UN Confronts Existential Challenge After Russias Invasion of Ukraine”, on globalissues.org → UNITED NATIONS, Feb 20 (IPS) –…

Read More A suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of Bishop David O’Connell of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, who was killed in his home in Hacienda Heights. A suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of Bishop David O’Connell of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, who was killed in his home…

Read MoreFar-right US lawmakers criticise the president’s trip to Kyiv, arguing that Biden should prioritise domestic issues.Far-right US lawmakers criticise the president’s trip to Kyiv, arguing that Biden should prioritise domestic issues.

Read More Guardian Essential poll shows growing concern about weakening economy; PNG commissioner says kidnappers holding academic are ‘opportunists’. Follow live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast An Indigenous voice to parliament and crime gripping remote communities will be in focus as Anthony Albanese takes his cabinet to…