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US House blocks bid to remove Speaker Mike Johnson

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 12:31
In rare bipartisan move, Republicans and Democrats easily defeat effort by Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Sudan’s paramilitary RSF accused of ‘ethnic cleansing’ in West Darfur

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 11:45
Human Rights Watch says 'thousands' killed in attacks last year targeting Masalit tribe and other non-Arab groups.

A year since Pakistan’s May 9 riots: A timeline of political upheaval

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 11:17
Nationwide riots on this 'dark day' last year triggered a months-long political crisis that saw ex-PM Imran Khan jailed.

Dreams deferred in Gaza as Israel invades Rafah

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 10:51
Gaza's displaced grapple with having to leave Rafah and pushing the dreams they had before the war further out of reach.

India airline cancels dozens of flights after crew call in sick

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 10:45
Staff take sick leave en masse in apparent protest against working conditions imposed by new owner Tata Group.

The sanctuaries trying to save birds of prey from extinction in Kenya

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 10:12
Poison, deforestation and power lines have pushed African raptor population to 90 percent decline in last 40 years.

Give or take a few bombs, US complicity in genocide remains ‘ironclad’

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 10:10
Biden's decision to hold up delivery of 3,500 bombs hardly constitutes a betrayal of the Israeli killing machine.

Campus protests cannot target students, Keegan says

Education - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 09:58
The education secretary says protests against Gaza war must not target students or disrupt learning.

Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked ships in Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 09:56
Iran-aligned group has threatened to increase attacks on shipping until ceasefire reached in Israel's war on Gaza.

Dutch police bulldoze camp to break up anti-Gaza war student protest

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 09:13
Dutch riot police have used a bulldozer to break up an anti-Gaza war protest camp at the University of Amsterdam.

Iran warns it will change nuclear doctrine if ‘existence threatened’

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 09:09
Adviser to Khamenei says Iran will have 'no choice' if nuclear facilities targeted by Israel.

NBA playoffs: Brunson guides NY Knicks’ win over Indiana Pacers

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 07:18
Brunson returned from a foot injury and led the Knicks to a 2-0 playoff series lead over the Pacers.

International students sleeping rough on campuses

Education - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 06:07
One Students' Union says people are regularly sleeping in university buildings.

‘My vote snatched’: India election clouded by mysterious candidate pullouts

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 04:56
Some opposition candidates have claimed they have withdrawn under pressure. Other nominations have been rejected.

Fiji’s former Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama jailed for a year

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 04:33
Judge says Bainimarama abused his power to shut down probe into alleged corruption at the University of the South Pacific.

After decades of decline, Air India is betting billions on a comeback

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 04:28
CEO Campbell Wilson says journey to restoring Air India's reputation is 'well under way'.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 805

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 02:48
As the war enters its 805th day, these are the main developments.

How food and chopstick skills are helping ease US-China tensions

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 02:07
What officials eat and how have become key ingredients in efforts to find common ground in a testy relationship.

GCSEs start with final bit of post-Covid support

Education - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 02:02
This is the last year that students in England will get formulae sheets in maths and science.

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