Today: September 22, 2024
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10,000 US hotel workers strike as contract talks break down

Some 10,000 U.S. hotel workers began a multi-day strike in several cities on Sunday after contract talks with hotel operators Marriott

10,000 US hotel workers strike as contract talks break down
News

Israel's Lapid calls for labor strike after hostages' bodies recovered

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid called on Sunday for a strike to shut down the economy in order to pressure the government to reach a deal to release the remaining hostages

Israel's Lapid calls for labor strike after hostages' bodies recovered
News|World

Ukraine's top general says situation 'difficult' around main Russian attack

Ukraine's top commander Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Sunday the situation was "difficult" around Russia's main attack, which is focused in eastern Ukraine, but that all the necessary

Ukraine's top general says situation 'difficult' around main Russian attack
Crime|News|World

Netanyahu: "Whoever murders hostages does not want a deal"

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel would not rest until it catches those responsible for the killing of six hostages whose bodies were recovered from

Netanyahu: "Whoever murders hostages does not want a deal"
News|Technology

Fire at Moscow refinery contained, TASS reports

A fire caused by an overnight drone attack at the Moscow Oil Refinery has been contained, the TASS state news agency reported on Sunday, citing emergency services.

News|World

One killed, four injured in Russian shelling of Sumy region, Ukraine says

One civilian was killed and four others injured in Russian shelling overnight on Ukraine's Sumy region on the border between the two warring countries, the local Ukrainian

One killed, four injured in Russian shelling of Sumy region, Ukraine says
News|World

Three Israeli police killed in Sept. 1 West Bank shooting attack

Three Israeli police officers were killed

Three Israeli police killed in Sept. 1 West Bank shooting attack
Asia|News|World

No survivors in crash of Russian helicopter with 22 on board in far east

Searchers found no survivors among the wreckage of a Russian helicopter that crashed in the far eastern peninsula of Kamchatka with 22 people on board, state news agency TASS said on Sunday

No survivors in crash of Russian helicopter with 22 on board in far east
MidEast|News|World

Israeli military confirms bodies of six hostages recovered in Gaza

The bodies of six hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7 have been recovered from a tunnel in the Rafah area of the Gaza Strip, the military said on Sunday.

Technology|World

Five Ukraine-launched drones downed in Russia's Tver region near Moscow, governor says

Five drones launched by Ukraine overnight were destroyed in Russia's Tver region just northwest of the Moscow region, the regional governor said on Sunday.

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China new home prices rise more slowly in August, survey shows

Prices of new homes in China rose at slower pace in August, a private survey showed on Sunday, as the crisis-hit property sector struggles to find its bottom after a slew of

China new home prices rise more slowly in August, survey shows
Asia|Business|Economy

South Korea exports extend gains to 11th month, growth slows

South Korea's exports rose for an 11th straight month in August, but the pace of growth was weaker than the previous month and market expectations as demand for computer chips slowed

South Korea exports extend gains to 11th month, growth slows
Environment|News

Thousands of Australians without power as heavy rain, damaging winds lash Tasmania

Tens of thousands of people in Australia's southern island state of Tasmania were without power on Sunday after a cold front brought damaging winds and heavy rains, sparking flood

News|World

Russia says Ukrainian drones target refinery, power plants near Moscow

Ukraine launched waves of drone attacks targeting power plants and a refinery near Moscow, sparking fires, while more than 150 drones were destroyed across other parts of the country

Americas|News|Political

Mexico judge orders Congress not to discuss controversial judicial reform

A Mexican judge ordered the Lower House of Congress not to discuss controversial judicial reform scheduled to be taken up by lawmakers the first week of September, according to

Mexico judge orders Congress not to discuss controversial judicial reform
Africa|Crime

Libyan authorities dismantle human trafficking network

Libyan authorities have dismantled a human trafficking network operating in the country's southwest and arrested members of the group, the country's Attorney General's office said on

Africa|Health|World

UNICEF issues emergency tender to secure mpox vaccines

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has issued an emergency tender to secure mpox vaccines for crisis-hit countries in collaboration with the Gavi vaccine alliance, Africa CDC and

UNICEF issues emergency tender to secure mpox vaccines
Americas|News|World

Power returns to most of Venezuela after Friday's blackout

Electricity returned to Caracas and other parts of Venezuela on Saturday after a blackout plunged much of the country into darkness on Friday, although Reuters witnesses reported

Power returns to most of Venezuela after Friday's blackout
Europe|News|Uncategorized|World

Crew members on Mike Lynch yacht tell of moments it sank off Sicily

Crew members on Mike Lynch's yacht have spoken of the moments when a storm sank the vessel off Sicily and their efforts to help save passengers, after a disaster that killed the

Crew members on Mike Lynch yacht tell of moments it sank off Sicily
Economy|Environment|News|World

Operation to tow stricken oil tanker to start Sunday - Yemeni Houthi minister

Tugs are expected to begin towing a damaged Greek oil tanker on Sunday, Yemen's Houthi Foreign Minister Jamel Amer said, as the vessel remains adrift and on fire in the Red Sea.

Operation to tow stricken oil tanker to start Sunday - Yemeni Houthi minister
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance

BRICS New Development Bank authorizes Algeria to join

Algeria has been authorised to become a member of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB), the bank's president, Dilma Rousseff, said on Saturday.

BRICS New Development Bank authorizes Algeria to join
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Norway's Princess Martha Louise weds US spiritual guru

Norway's Princess Martha Louise married her long-term partner, American spiritual guru Durek Verrett, on Saturday in a ceremony attended by the Norwegian king and other royalty but

Norway's Princess Martha Louise weds US spiritual guru
Europe|News|World

Russian bomb kills two, injures 10 in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, governor says

A Russian guided bomb attack on Saturday killed two people and injured 10 more including children in a village in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, the governor said.

Economy|Finance

Brazilians face higher power bills due to September's dry season

Brazilians will pay more for electricity in September as local power regulator Aneel decided to impose an additional charge on bills due to a drop in reservoir levels at

Brazilians face higher power bills due to September's dry season
Europe|News|World

Serbia unlikely to join EU before end of decade, says President Vucic

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic said on Saturday his country was unlikely to enter the European Union in 2028, a date targeted by some other western Balkan countries hoping to

Serbia unlikely to join EU before end of decade, says President Vucic

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