Palestinians across the Middle East mark their original 'catastrophe' with eyes on the war in Gaza Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 15:24 Last update: about 3 days ago Associated Press Palestinians across the Middle East on Wednesday are marking the anniversary of their mass expulsion from what is now Israel with protests and other events at a time of mounting concern over the...
Protesters throng streets of Georgia's capital after parliament passes so-called 'Russian law' Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 10:10 Last update: about 3 days ago Associated Press Huge throngs of protesters blocked streets in the capital of Georgia and milled angrily outside the parliament building after lawmakers on Tuesday approved a “foreign influence” bill...
EU agrees on a new migration pact; Mainstream parties hope it will deprive the far right of votes Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 08:48 Last update: about 3 days ago Associated Press European Union nations endorsed sweeping reforms to the bloc’s failed asylum system on Tuesday as campaigning for Europe-wide elections next month gathers pace, with migration expected to be an...
Collapsed Baltimore bridge span comes down with a boom after crews set off chain of explosives Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 09:15 Last update: about 4 days ago Associated Press Crews set off a chain of carefully placed explosives Monday to break down the largest remaining span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, and with a boom and a...
Billboard collapses onto people in Mumbai, India, killing at least 14 but others may be trapped Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 08:54 Last update: about 4 days ago Associated Press A large billboard collapsed onto people during heavy rain and thunderstorms in India's western city of Mumbai, killing at least 14 and injuring 74 others, reports said. A rescue operation was...
Steward Health Care says it is selling the 30+ hospitals it operates across the US Monday, 13 May 2024, 17:51 Last update: about 4 days ago Associated Press Steward Health Care said it plans to sell off all its hospitals after announcing this week that it filed for bankruptcy protection. The Dallas-based company, which operates more than 30 hospitals...
Israel moves deeper into Rafah and fights Hamas militants regrouping in northern Gaza Monday, 13 May 2024, 07:17 Last update: about 5 days ago Associated Press The exodus of Palestinians from Gaza’s last refuge accelerated Sunday as Israeli forces pushed deeper into the southern city of Rafah. Israel also pounded the territory’s devastated north,...
Holy Year or holy mess, Vatican and Rome begin dash to 2025 Jubilee with papal bull, construction Sunday, 12 May 2024, 10:30 Last update: about 6 days ago Associated Press The Vatican crossed a key milestone Thursday in the runup to its 2025 Jubilee with the promulgation of the official decree establishing the Holy Year. It's a once-every-quarter-century event that is...
Israel orders new evacuations in Gaza's last refuge of Rafah as it expands military offensive Sunday, 12 May 2024, 06:20 Last update: about 6 days ago Associated Press Israel ordered new evacuations in Gaza's southern city of Rafah on Saturday, forcing tens of thousands more people to leave as it prepared to expand its military operation deeper into what is...
Switzerland’s Nemo wins 68th Eurovision Song Contest after event roiled by protests over Gaza war Sunday, 12 May 2024, 06:17 Last update: about 6 days ago Associated Press Swiss singer Nemo won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday with “The Code,” an operatic pop-rap ode to the singer’s journey toward embracing a nongender...