Month: March 2023

Read MoreNever charged with a crime, Ghassan Al Sharbi, 48, returns to Saudi Arabia after being held for 21 years at Guantanamo.Never charged with a crime, Ghassan Al Sharbi, 48, returns to Saudi Arabia after being held for 21 years at Guantanamo.

Read MoreA spokesman for Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized after tripping and falling Wednesday at a hotelA spokesman for Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized after tripping and falling Wednesday at a hotel

Read More State officials have claimed the Chinese-owned video-sharing app could pose a threat to national security Michigan has joined a growing number of states that have banned TikTok on government devices – but with some exceptions, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer, whose popular account boasts nearly 200,000 followers. State officials moved to ban the app…

Read More Mitch McConnell hospitalized Mitch McConnell hospitalized

Read More For more than a decade, Freedom House’s annual Freedom in the World report, which has been published by the Washington-based pro-democracy watchdog since 1973, has made for pretty grim reading. Since 2006, the report has chronicled a global “democratic recession,” in which the number of countries with diminishing political rights and civil liberties…

Read More For more than a decade, Freedom House’s annual Freedom in the World report, which has been published by the Washington-based pro-democracy watchdog since 1973, has made for pretty grim reading. Since 2006, the report has chronicled a global “democratic recession,” in which the number of countries with diminishing political rights and civil liberties…

Read More Secretary of state’s reluctance to speak to Russian counterpart impedes US, says envoy who helped arrange WNBA star’s release A former US diplomat who participated in efforts to free the WNBA star Brittney Griner from jail in Russia has harshly criticised the US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, and the Biden administration over…

Read MoreMissile attacks hit energy facility in Odesa and ‘objects of critical infrastructure’ in Kharkiv, governors say.Missile attacks hit energy facility in Odesa and ‘objects of critical infrastructure’ in Kharkiv, governors say.

Read More Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz castigated fellow lawmakers for voting to prolong America’s “forever wars” US lawmakers have voted down a bill seeking to withdraw all American troops from Syria, opting to continue the years-long military occupation despite repeated objections from the government in Damascus, which has rejected the armed presence as illegal. While…

Read More Singapore’s top trade official said the city-state is willing to facilitate a dialogue between the US and China to repair their relationship, as he described growing tensions between the world’s biggest economies as detrimental to the world. US-China tensions “have serious consequences for the rest of the world,” Gan Kim Yong, Singapore minister…

Read More Singapore’s top trade official said the city-state is willing to facilitate a dialogue between the US and China to repair their relationship, as he described growing tensions between the world’s biggest economies as detrimental to the world. US-China tensions “have serious consequences for the rest of the world,” Gan Kim Yong, Singapore minister…

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Read MorePolice use water cannons and tear gas as thousands gather in Tbilisi in protest against a proposed foreign agents law.Police use water cannons and tear gas as thousands gather in Tbilisi in protest against a proposed foreign agents law.

Read More JPMorgan Chase & Co. is suing Jes Staley to hold the former executive responsible for any damages stemming from lawsuits accusing the bank of facilitating Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking. The bank on Wednesday filed a third-party complaint against Staley, once its private banking chief, in Manhattan federal court, arguing he should be held liable…

Read More Domestic and family violence calls down more than 30% after restrictions came in as advocates warn primary drivers of harm must be addressed Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Northern Territory police data has revealed a stark…

Read MoreUkrainian officials say residential buildings and infrastructure are hit, with power cuts in places.Ukrainian officials say residential buildings and infrastructure are hit, with power cuts in places.

Read More When I learned that lifelong disability-rights activist Judy Heumann had passed away, I felt anxious in a way I struggled to explain. It sounds like a grand thing to say, but Judy’s presence on this planet changed the world. Since I first learned about Judy, I’ve been baffled and mesmerized by her unwavering…

Read More The president will highlight his efforts on gun safety reform in Monterey Park and meet with the leaders of the U.K. and Australia in San Diego. The president will highlight his efforts on gun safety reform in Monterey Park and meet with the leaders of the U.K. and Australia in San Diego.

Read More Cybersecurity attack ruled out as rail shutdown puts pressure on NSW government before state election Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales premier, Dominic Perrottet, has apologised for a peak-hour meltdown of the Sydney…

Read More Broadcast also cast doubt on relevancy of Washington police officers who died by suicide after Capitol riot Broadcast also cast doubt on relevancy of Washington police officers who died by suicide after Capitol riot

Read More Prosecutors close their sexual abuse case against former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal, urging jurors to convict her of 27 charges Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Using pretend love and concern, the former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer groomed and sexually abused three young students for her…

Read MoreSubmarines are part of the AUKUS pact with the UK, which may also jointly develop a vessel with Australia.Submarines are part of the AUKUS pact with the UK, which may also jointly develop a vessel with Australia.

Read MoreA Congressional inquiry into the 2021 withdrawal hears emotional testimony from a bomb victim.A Congressional inquiry into the 2021 withdrawal hears emotional testimony from a bomb victim.

Read MoreUS president’s reported budget plan would also nearly double capital gains tax on investments.US president’s reported budget plan would also nearly double capital gains tax on investments.

Read More Georgia Republican Barry Loudermilk denied giving tours related to the January 6 riots until video was released Barry Loudermilk, the Republican representative from Georgia who has been accused of giving tours of the Capitol building days before the January 6 insurrection, will lead a new House committee that will investigate the Democratic-controlled January…

Read MorePrince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, had their daughter Lilibet Diana christened in California using the princess title, a spokesperson for the couple announced Wednesday.Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, had their daughter Lilibet Diana christened in California using the princess title, a spokesperson for the couple announced Wednesday.

Read MoreThe cousin of two of the U.S. citizens who were kidnapped in Mexico described the emotions the family is feeling in the wake of the violent ordeal. Two of the victims were found alive at a stash house, but two others died. Omar Villafranca reports.The cousin of two of the U.S. citizens who were…

Read More Witnesses described the chaos and panic of the 2021 US departure during the Republican inquiry, which had people in tears at times Military members and veterans of the Afghanistan war offered harrowing eyewitness testimony of the chaotic and deadly withdrawal from the country’s longest conflict, during an hours-long congressional hearing on Wednesday. They…

Read More Wohl’s tactics found to have violated the KKK Act Wohl’s tactics found to have violated the KKK Act

Read MoreAfter seven months of fighting, Russian forces could be on the verge of taking control of the city of Bahkmut. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Ukraine.After seven months of fighting, Russian forces could be on the verge of taking control of the city of Bahkmut. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Ukraine.

Read MorePolice clash with protesters after thousands turn out for a ” feminist night march”.Police clash with protesters after thousands turn out for a ” feminist night march”.

Read MoreUN says Australia, which has detained Ahwaz asylum seeker Mr A since 2017, is breaching international law.UN says Australia, which has detained Ahwaz asylum seeker Mr A since 2017, is breaching international law.

Read MoreHere’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News” hosted by Margaret Brennan.Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News” hosted by Margaret Brennan.

Read More Defence department reportedly unwilling to share intelligence over fears precedent could be set against US soldiers The Pentagon has been accused of blocking the sharing of US intelligence with the international criminal court (ICC) about Russian war crimes in Ukraine. The Biden White House and state department have been a proponent of cooperation…

Read More GOP lawmakers push alarming anti-trans rhetoric with federal legislation mirroring a wave of state-level measures aimed at trans youth GOP lawmakers push alarming anti-trans rhetoric with federal legislation mirroring a wave of state-level measures aimed at trans youth