MADRID – Spain is moving to raise the minimum age for marriage from 14 to 16 in a bid to boost protection of minors and bring the country in line with its European Union neighbors. The legislation was approved by the lower house of Parliament last month and was sent …
Read More »Mali separatists say they killed 30 army troops in attack in the north
BAMAKO, Mali – Mali’s separatist rebels say they killed 30 army soldiers in an attack on an army convoy. Mohamed Elmaouloud Ramadane, spokesman for the Coordination of Azawad Movements, a coalition of separatist groups, said they killed 30 army soldiers when they attacked an army patrol about 40 kilometers (25 …
Read More »Rights group says defamation case has been dropped against prominent Angolan journalist
JOHANNESBURG – A human rights group says a prominent Angolan journalist, jailed for his criticism of the government, has been released. The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights group said on Thursday the criminal case against Rafael Marques de Morais has been stopped. The group said the reasons for this are …
Read More »Turkish finance minister slammed for defending state money spent on luxury cars as 'peanuts'
ANKARA, Turkey – Turkey’s finance minister has come under criticism for defending government spending of $1.3 billion on luxury cars and other vehicles for officials as “peanuts.” Mehmet Simsek made the remark last week as he tried to justify a move by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who promised to provide …
Read More »Senior US official joins Iran nuclear talks with world powers ahead of June deadline
VIENNA – A senior U.S. official has joined nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers with little more than a month until the deadline for a deal. The talks resumed in Vienna Wednesday, with negotiators working on a main document and technical annexes outlining how it will be implemented. …
Read More »Kerry grounded after bike accident, but question is how long
GENEVA – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry plans to fly to Boston Monday after staying overnight in a Swiss hospital to receive treatment for a broken leg incurred in a bicycle crash. It was unclear how long he will be grounded once he returns to the U.S. Kerry fractured …
Read More »Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb makes NFL history with epic performance vs Giants
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb etched his name in the NFL record books on Sunday night with his incredible performance against the New York Giants. Lamb had 11 catches for 161 yards and a touchdown. It was the third consecutive game Lamb had at least 10 catches and at …
Read More »More than 30 dead, 18 injured after bus plunges into gorge in India
At least 37 people are dead and 18 others are injured after a bus slid off a highway and plunged into a gorge in northern India on Wednesday. The bus was traveling in the mountainous Dodo district of the Jammu division when it veered off the road and fell at …
Read More »Ronald Acuña Jr's historic Braves season at forefront of NL MVP race with 2 Dodgers teammates
When MLB records are set, usually an MVP Award follows. That’s likely what Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. will hear Thursday night. No other player in league history has hit 40 home runs while stealing 50 bases. Acuña took it to another level during the 2023 season, mashing …
Read More »Vote counting begins in heavily boycotted Madagascar presidential election
Polling stations closed and the counting of votes began Thursday in Madagascar in a presidential election that was boycotted by the majority of candidates following weeks of unrest and court battles. A low voter turnout marked the election, as many people appeared to heed a call by a collective of …
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