Today: September 16, 2024
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Russian hawk pushes case for Putin to toughen policy on nuclear weapons

Russia should clearly state its willingness to use nuclear weapons against countries that "support NATO aggression in Ukraine", according to an influential foreign

Russian hawk pushes case for Putin to toughen policy on nuclear weapons
Americas|News|World

Francine weakens and moves inland after lashing Louisiana

Francine is weakening after striking Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane as it heads far inland from the Gulf Coast

Francine weakens and moves inland after lashing Louisiana
News|World

Poland hosts Blinken, joins calls to lift weapons restrictions on Ukraine

Poland added its voice on Thursday to calls to allow Ukraine to fire Western-supplied missiles deep into Russia as it hosted U.S.

Poland hosts Blinken, joins calls to lift weapons restrictions on Ukraine
Africa|Americas|News|World

US supports two permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa

The United States supports creating two permanent United Nations Security Council seats for African states and one seat to be rotated among small island

US supports two permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa
Asia|News|World

North Korea fires short-range missiles in first launch in two months

North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Thursday, South Korea's military said, the first such launch in more than two months. 

North Korea fires short-range missiles in first launch in two months
Asia|News|World

How will Japan's ruling party pick the next prime minister?

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party unveiled on Thursday a list of nine candidates for its Sept 27 election to replace outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as leader of the party

How will Japan's ruling party pick the next prime minister?
Health|News|World

Abortions are down under Florida's 6-week ban but not by as much as in other states, study says

The number of abortions in Florida dropped after the state's ban on them after sixth week of pregnancy took effect in May

Abortions are down under Florida's 6-week ban but not by as much as in other states, study says
Asia|World

Death toll climbs to 199 in Vietnam as typhoon's aftermath brings flash floods and landslides

Nearly 200 people have died in Vietnam in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi and 128 are missing as flash floods and landslides take their toll

Death toll climbs to 199 in Vietnam as typhoon's aftermath brings flash floods and landslides
Europe|News|World

Dutch adopt US war graves to harbor memories of the country's liberation 80 years ago

People ‘adopting’ fallen soldiers buried at an American war cemetery in the Netherlands are helping to keep alive memories of their sacrifice as the country marks the 80th anniversary of the start of its liberation from World War II Nazi occupation

Dutch adopt US war graves to harbor memories of the country's liberation 80 years ago
Asia|Economy|World

Pope marvels at Singapore's skyscrapers and asks that the lowest migrant workers not be forgotten

Pope Francis has praised Singapore’s economic development as a testament to human ingenuity

Pope marvels at Singapore's skyscrapers and asks that the lowest migrant workers not be forgotten
Asia|News|Political|World

The candidates to be Japan's next leader include a former premier's son and a defense expert

Japan will have a new leader after outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s governing Liberal Democratic Party holds a vote on Sept. 27 to choose his replacement

The candidates to be Japan's next leader include a former premier's son and a defense expert
Australia|News|World

Australia to strip medals from veterans after alleged war crimes

Australia will strip military awards from a group of war veterans over allegations those under their command committed war crimes in Afghanistan, Defence Minister

Australia to strip medals from veterans after alleged war crimes
Asia|News|World

Philippines stands firm on Sabina Shoal but looks to ease tension with China

The Philippines will stick to its position on Sabina Shoal, it said on Thursday, even while exploring ways to ease tension in the area during "frank and candid" talks with

Philippines stands firm on Sabina Shoal but looks to ease tension with China
News|Political|World

Peru’s ex-leader Alberto Fujimori dies at 86

Peru’s ex-leader Alberto Fujimori dies at 86

Peru’s ex-leader Alberto Fujimori dies at 86
Americas|News|World

Alberto Fujimori, a former president of Peru who was convicted of human rights abuses, dies at 86

Alberto Fujimori, whose decadelong presidency began with triumphs righting Peru’s economy and defeating a brutal insurgency only to end in autocratic excess that sent him to prison, has died

Alberto Fujimori, a former president of Peru who was convicted of human rights abuses, dies at 86
News|World

Israeli airstrike on Gaza school sheltering displaced people kills at least 18, including UN staff, Palestinian officials say

Israeli airstrike on Gaza school sheltering displaced people kills at least 18, including UN staff, Palestinian officials say

Israeli airstrike on Gaza school sheltering displaced people kills at least 18, including UN staff, Palestinian officials say
Americas|Environment|News|World

Francine becomes a category 2 hurricane, NHC says

Hurricane Francine has intensified into a category 2 hurricane, with the eye nearing the Louisiana coast, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Wednesday.

Francine becomes a category 2 hurricane, NHC says
Asia|News|World

North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles after Kim vowed to bolster war readiness

North Korea has fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea

North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles after Kim vowed to bolster war readiness
News|World

Warm oceans strengthened Hurricane Francine and could power more Fall storms

Hurricane Francine made landfall Wednesday

Warm oceans strengthened Hurricane Francine and could power more Fall storms
News|Opinion|World

Southern Baptist trustees back agency president but warn against needless controversy

Trustees for the Southern Baptists' policy arm affirmed the leadership of their president in the face of criticism from some church members

Southern Baptist trustees back agency president but warn against needless controversy
Americas|News|Political|World

What is the UNGA and what will world leaders talk about?

Every September world leaders travel to

What is the UNGA and what will world leaders talk about?
Business|Economy|News|World

China's Li, Saudi crown prince discuss cooperation in Riyadh meeting

Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman discussed cooperation in several sectors including energy, investment and

China's Li, Saudi crown prince discuss cooperation in Riyadh meeting
MidEast|News|World

Hamas says ready to implement ceasefire without new conditions

The Palestinian Hamas group said on Wednesday that its negotiators reiterated its readiness to implement an "immediate" ceasefire with Israel in Gaza based on a previous U.S.

Hamas says ready to implement ceasefire without new conditions
News|World

UN chief says lack of accountability on UN staff killings in Gaza 'unacceptable'

A lack of accountability for the killing of United Nations staff and humanitarian aid workers in the Gaza Strip is "totally unacceptable," U.N.

UN chief says lack of accountability on UN staff killings in Gaza 'unacceptable'
Americas|News|World

Jamaica to deploy a limited number of soldiers and police to help fight gangs in Haiti

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness says his country will send two dozen soldiers and police officers to Haiti this week to boost a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenya to fight violent gangs

Jamaica to deploy a limited number of soldiers and police to help fight gangs in Haiti

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