Nobel prize given to three US-based economists
A U.S.-based economist won the Nobel prize for economics Monday for pioneering research that showed an increase in minimum wage does not lead to less hiring and immigrants…
Russian plane carrying parachutists crashes, 16 killed
A plane carrying a group of parachute jumpers crashed after takeoff in the Russian region of Tatarstan early on Sunday, killing 16 people and injuring six, the Emergencies…
Russian actor crushed to death by set during opera
Disturbing footage shows the moment a Russian actor is crushed to death during a live performance at Moscow’s famed Bolshoi Theatre on Saturday. NOBEL PEACE PRIZE WINNER SAYS…
Taliban say they won’t work with US to contain Islamic State
ISLAMABAD – The Taliban on Saturday ruled out cooperation with the United States to contain extremist groups in Afghanistan, staking out an uncompromising position on a key issue…
Russians flock to Serbia for Western-made COVID-19 vaccines
When Russian regulators approved the country’s own coronavirus vaccine, it was a moment of national pride, and the Pavlov family was among those who rushed to take the…
Rome protesters clash with police as thousands pack the streets in opposition to COVID vaccine rule
Thousands of demonstrators marched down Rome’s Via Veneto and other main streets on Saturday, some clashing with police, to protest a government rule requiring COVID-19 vaccines or negative…
Chinese president insists on Taiwan ‘reunification,’ avoids threat of force
Chinese President Xi Jinping claimed Saturday that he would achieve “peaceful reunification” with Taiwan, but avoided addressing any use of force concerns following a week of tensions with…
Mexican officials detain 652 migrants in trucks near US Border
MEXICO CITY — The majority of the children were unaccompanied by a parent or legal guardian, officials said. Most of the migrants were from Guatemala. The three trucks…
Hong Kong University says ‘Pillar of Shame’ statue honoring Tiananmen Square dead must come down
The University of Hong Kong says that a statue paying tribute to the victims of China‘s brutal crackdown 1989 on protesters at Tiananmen Square must be removed. The…
Ex-Guantanamo Bay detainee warns America, praises Taliban in chilling video
A former Guantanamo detainee released a video speech in which he praised the Taliban‘s victory in Afghanistan and threatened “upcoming” attacks against America. Ibrahim al Qosi, 60, pled…