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Legislators urged to raise Bahrain human rights at int’l assembly
Read MoreParliamentarians urged to raise severe restrictions on political freedom when they gather in Manama from March 11.Parliamentarians urged to raise severe restrictions on political freedom when they gather in Manama from March 11.
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Defections from Myanmar military slow as generals tighten grip
Read MoreCoup opponents say they are trying to recruit more informants as threats to those who leave intensify.Coup opponents say they are trying to recruit more informants as threats to those who leave intensify.
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Ukrainian forces holding out amid brutal assault in Bakhmut
Read MoreRussia’s military is pressing hard to capture the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. But Ukraine’s forces are holding out, despite a sustained and brutal campaign. Imtiaz Tyab has more.Russia’s military is pressing hard to capture the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. But Ukraine’s forces are holding out, despite a sustained and brutal campaign. Imtiaz Tyab has…
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Syria Earthquake: Why did the UN aid take so long to arrive?
Read MoreThe UN’s delay in sending aid to Syrian victims of last month’s quake was unjustified, some experts say.The UN’s delay in sending aid to Syrian victims of last month’s quake was unjustified, some experts say.
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4 Americans kidnapped in Mexico
Read MoreFour Americans were kidnapped in the Mexican border town of Matamoros on Sunday. Mexico’s president said they were trying to buy medicine, which is less expensive across the border, and may have been targeted by mistake. Janet Shamlian has the latest.Four Americans were kidnapped in the Mexican border town of Matamoros on Sunday. Mexico’s…
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Canada to probe alleged Chinese election meddling
Read MoreAn “independent special rapporteur” will examine reports of Chinese meddling in recent elections.An “independent special rapporteur” will examine reports of Chinese meddling in recent elections.
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FBI searches for two Capitol attack defendants who have gone missing
Read More Joseph Hutchinson and Olivia Pollock, whose brother is also a January 6 defendant, had ankle monitors that were removed or altered The FBI is searching for a Florida woman who was supposed to stand trial on Monday on charges stemming from the January 6 Capitol attack as well as another riot defendant who…
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Hot, windy conditions drive up NSW fire danger again before Wednesday’s cool change
Read More Heatwave continues along the coast and extreme fire danger forecast inland as windy weather picks up Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Hot and windy conditions were expected to drive up the fire danger in New South…
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The U.S. and Mexico are working together to find 4 Americans who were kidnapped
Read More The abduction took place on the streets of Matamoros, Mexico. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for the return of the Americans and the arrests of those involved. (Image credit: Alfredo Estrella/AFP via Getty Images) The abduction took place on the streets of Matamoros, Mexico. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward…
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Notre Dame Cathedral set to reopen less than six years after fire damaged French landmark
Read MoreThe cathedral will be reopened to the public in December 2024 after extensive renovations to repair damage from the 2019 fire.The cathedral will be reopened to the public in December 2024 after extensive renovations to repair damage from the 2019 fire.
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UK weather: Tuesday night could be coldest of year so far, Met Office warns
Read More Temperatures could plummet to -15c in some sheltered Scottish areas with snow cutting off some rural areas Tuesday night could be the coldest this year so far, the Met Office has warned, with fears that Arctic air could cut off some rural communities and cause power and transport chaos. Temperatures could fall as…
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CPAC veepstakes: Who does Trumpworld want to replace Mike Pence?
Read More The far-right is largely settled on their pick for 2024. But who will run at their side? The far-right is largely settled on their pick for 2024. But who will run at their side?
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Alabama city wants ‘fair’ rules after girls basketball team denied trophy despite beating boys team
Read More Hoover officials said concerns of sexism stemmed from a misunderstanding, but the city will review rec league policies that prevented a team of fifth-grade girls from being recognised as winners Hoover officials said concerns of sexism stemmed from a misunderstanding, but the city will review rec league policies that prevented a team of…
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Labour proposes long-term tax breaks to increase UK investment and growth
Read More News comes after top company bosses criticise government energy policy for failing to spur investment Labour is considering bringing in long-term tax breaks to boost investment and raise the UK’s sluggish growth rate, adding to pressure on the chancellor from a swathe of industry leaders calling for pro-business measures in next week’s budget.…
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Kgosientsho Ramokgopa: South Africa gets new minister to tackle power crisis
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FBI investigating “suspicious” death of woman on Carnival cruise ship
Read MoreOn Feb. 27, Carnival’s Sunshine crew members and medical staff responded immediately to an unresponsive female passenger, the FBI said.On Feb. 27, Carnival’s Sunshine crew members and medical staff responded immediately to an unresponsive female passenger, the FBI said.
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Alex Murdaugh trial – live: Verdict shines spotlight on other mystery deaths as more jurors speak out
Read More Murdaugh is being held at the Kirkland Correctional Facility before being transferred to a state prison Murdaugh is being held at the Kirkland Correctional Facility before being transferred to a state prison
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Australia politics live: Albanese approval drops, says poll; RBA expected to hike cash rate to 3.6%
Read More The prime minister’s approval sank six points in February to 40%, Essential says. Follow the day’s news Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast But why do we need new coal and gas? Why can’t the government just agree to the ban? There is a lot of…
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Kemal Kilicdaroglu: Opposition picks ‘Turkey’s Gandhi’ to challenge Erdogan in election
Read MoreQuiet-spoken centre-leftist Kemal Kilicdaroglu is chosen by the opposition to run for president.Quiet-spoken centre-leftist Kemal Kilicdaroglu is chosen by the opposition to run for president.
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Mexico: 103 unaccompanied minors abandoned in truck
Read MoreA total of 343 migrants – including 103 children – have been found in an abandoned truck in Mexico.A total of 343 migrants – including 103 children – have been found in an abandoned truck in Mexico.
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Gunmen kidnap US citizens who crossed into Mexico to buy medicine
Read More Gunmen opened fire on vehicle in northern city of Matamoros, and FBI is offering $50,000 reward for return of victims Gunmen kidnapped four US citizens who crossed into Mexico from Texas last week to buy medicine and got caught in a shootout that killed at least one Mexican citizen, officials said on Monday.…
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On Twitter, thousands of pro-Trump bots attack his challengers
Read MoreApart from praising Trump, the bots are attacking Haley and DeSantis, both potential challengers in the 2024 election.Apart from praising Trump, the bots are attacking Haley and DeSantis, both potential challengers in the 2024 election.
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Spain $1.7m wine theft: Couple jailed for four years
Read MoreA former Mexican beauty queen and her partner stole 45 bottles of wine from a luxury Spanish hotel.A former Mexican beauty queen and her partner stole 45 bottles of wine from a luxury Spanish hotel.
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Everything you need to know about the 2023 Oscars
Read MoreThe 95th Academy Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, highlighting artists like Michelle Yeoh and Austin Butler.The 95th Academy Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, highlighting artists like Michelle Yeoh and Austin Butler.
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Sphinx-like Roman-era statue unearthed in Egypt
Read MoreArchaeologists have unearthed a Sphinx-like Roman-era statue and the remains of a shrine in an ancient temple in southern Egypt, authorities say.Archaeologists have unearthed a Sphinx-like Roman-era statue and the remains of a shrine in an ancient temple in southern Egypt, authorities say.
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How can Sri Lanka build a secure future?
Read MorePeople are falling deeper into poverty as government raises taxes and energy prices to secure IMF bailout.People are falling deeper into poverty as government raises taxes and energy prices to secure IMF bailout.
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Who is Kilicdaroglu, Turkish opposition’s presidential candidate?
Read MoreSocial democrat becomes opposition bloc’s candidate against President Erdogan after compromise between two main parties.Social democrat becomes opposition bloc’s candidate against President Erdogan after compromise between two main parties.
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World facing biggest cholera surge in 20 years – WHO
Read More The water-borne infection can be fatal in up to 50% of untreated cases Factors including economic crises, climate change and the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic have led to the ideal circumstances for cholera to flourish in high-risk countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned after noting a sharp surge of the…
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China lays out economic aims for the year
Read MoreChina’s National People’s Congress began on Sunday in Beijing, marking the official start of President Xi Jinping’s unprecedented third term. A number of changes in Communist Party policy regard foreign business. Elizabeth Palmer speaks with the head of the American Chamber of Commerce in Beijing to discuss the future of American business in China…
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Leaked documents reveal Homeland Security problems – Politico
Read More DHS has a little-known domestic surveillance program as well as concerns over political abuse and retaliation The Department of Homeland Security is operating a “virtually unknown” intelligence-gathering program within the US, Politico reported Monday, citing internal documents. Also among the revelations were concerns by many DHS staff that their work was inappropriate or…
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Turkey’s opposition names Kilicdaroglu as presidential candidate
Read MoreThe six-party alliance has named Kemal Kilicdaroglu as their joint candidate for the May 14 presidential race.The six-party alliance has named Kemal Kilicdaroglu as their joint candidate for the May 14 presidential race.
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Four Americans kidnapped from minivan in Mexico
Read MoreThe unidentified US citizens crossed the border to purchase medication, Mexico’s president says.The unidentified US citizens crossed the border to purchase medication, Mexico’s president says.
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Belarusian opposition leader handed 15-year prison term
Read MoreMinsk court convicts Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya in absentia on charges of treason and conspiracy to seize power.Minsk court convicts Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya in absentia on charges of treason and conspiracy to seize power.
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China says any U.S. concern over spying cargo cranes “overly paranoid”
Read MoreAs a new fear over possible Chinese intel-gathering on U.S. soil emerges, U.S. business leaders in Beijing watch the People’s Congress for clues about the year ahead.As a new fear over possible Chinese intel-gathering on U.S. soil emerges, U.S. business leaders in Beijing watch the People’s Congress for clues about the year ahead.
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DUP will set up ‘star chamber’ to discuss Rishi Sunak’s Brexit deal
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