When the war in Ukraine finally comes to an end, the besieged city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine will go down as one of the most recognizable symbols of the conflict. Story Published at: April 14, 2023 at 03:33PM
Opinion: When the Ukraine war finally ends, this is the battle we’ll remember
Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back
Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis.Story Published at: April 14, 2023 at 02:38PM
Analysis: World leaders are lining up to meet Xi Jinping. Should the US be worried?
Xi Jinping has had a busy couple of weeks.Story Published at: April 14, 2023 at 09:46AM
France braces for ruling on Macron’s plan to raise retirement age
Heightened security is in place in the French capital Paris as the country braces for a crucial ruling on the constitutionality of divisive changes to France’s pension system. Story Published at: April 14, 2023 at 11:38AM
US ‘disappointed’ by Chinese court’s decision to uphold death sentence for American citizen
The US State Department said Thursday it is “disappointed” by a Chinese court’s decision to uphold the death sentence for American citizen Mark Swidan and called for his immediate release.Story Published at: April 14, 2023 at 07:04AM
Iran executions up 75% as Tehran seeks to ‘instill fear’ in protesters, rights groups say
Iran executed at least 582 people last year, a 75% increase on the previous year, according to human rights groups who say the rise reflects an effort by Tehran to “instill fear” among anti-regime protesters.Story Published at: April 14, 2023 at 05:37AM
Tibetan leader defends Dalai Lama after ‘suck my tongue’ request to boy
The head of the Tibetan government-in-exile has defended the Dalai Lama over a video in which the spiritual leader kisses a child on the lips and then asks him to “suck my tongue.”Story Published at: April 14, 2023 at 03:51AM
‘I was up to my waist down a hippo’s throat.’ He survived, and here’s his advice
Paul Templer was living his best life.Story Published at: April 12, 2023 at 01:44PM
Nicaragua expels two nuns in latest crackdown on Catholic church and opposition
Two nuns who worked at a nursing home in Nicaragua were expelled from the country this week, amid a far-reaching crackdown on opposition leaders, journalists and the Catholic church by the government of President Daniel Ortega.Story Published at: April 13, 2023 at 10:17PM
North Korea says it tested a new solid-fuel ICBM
North Korea said it launched a new solid-fueled Hwasong-18 Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Thursday (local time), according to state media KCNA on Friday. Story Published at: April 13, 2023 at 11:29PM