Turkey’s Red Crescent organization has been criticized by lawmakers and citizens after revelations that it sold tents to a charity instead of donating them to people in urgent need after the massive earthquake that claimed more than 44,000 lives earlier this month.Story Published at: February 28, 2023 at 03:28PM
Turkey’s Red Crescent criticized for selling tents to charity instead of giving them to quake victims
Brexit slammed the UK economy. The new Northern Ireland deal gives it hope
The breakthrough deal on Northern Ireland’s trading arrangements heralds a reset in the often thorny relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union — and could be the first step to repairing some of the damage Brexit has done to the UK economy.Story Published at: February 28, 2023 at 12:04PM
Zendaya, Michelle Yeoh and more of the best-dressed stars at the SAG Awards 2023
As Hollywood’s biggest names gathered for the 29th Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, it soon became clear that they were out to have fun. Sunday evening’s red carpet was alive with playful detailing, sparkling sequins and saturated color. Story Published at: February 27, 2023 at 04:59AM
The incredible train network behind Biden’s secret Ukraine journey
It was “Rail Force One” — the overnight train that took US President Biden on a diplomatic odyssey from Przemyśl Główny in Poland to Kyiv for his historic visit to Ukraine, just before the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of the country.Story Published at: February 25, 2023 at 12:41PM
As criticism grows louder, Mexico’s president accuses protesters of narco links
Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has dismissed concerns about his plan to shrink the country’s electoral watchdog on Monday, accusing protesters of links to drug traffickers. Story Published at: February 28, 2023 at 02:31AM
Netanyahu’s crises mount as tens of thousands of Israelis protest across the country
Benjamin Netanyahu has not even been back in power two months, and already he faces unprecedented, multi-faceted challenges on nearly every front. Story Published at: February 27, 2023 at 07:29PM
Children and women among 63 dead as migrant boat hits rocks near Italy
At least 63 people including an infant, children and several women, died after a wooden boat carrying migrants broke apart on rocks off the coast of Calabria, Italian authorities say. Story Published at: February 27, 2023 at 03:40PM
Nigerian election results trickle in as Peter Obi lands surprise win in Lagos
Nigeria’s third force candidate Peter Obi has won Lagos State, according to results announced from the state’s collation center.Story Published at: February 27, 2023 at 01:49PM
Web-based kissing device horrifies Chinese social media users
Want to send your faraway lover a kiss? A Chinese contraption with warm, moving silicon “lips” appears to have just the answer.Story Published at: February 27, 2023 at 01:17AM
‘South Park’ lawsuit: Warner Bros. Discovery sues Paramount for $500 million
Warner Bros. Discovery filed a lawsuit against Paramount Friday, claiming the rival media company breached its half-billion-dollar exclusivity contract with HBO Max by airing “South Park” on its own streaming platform, Paramount+. Story Published at: February 26, 2023 at 07:32PM