Crooked Bough News Round-up

+ WATCH: Robot vacuum cleaner escapes from California home after earthquake—Residents had a good laugh after Thursday's earthquake struck the regi...

+ WATCH: 8-year-old Michigan boy opens 7th lemonade stand for shelter dogs—Henry says he just wants "all dogs to have a good home ... and a good ...

+ WATCH: Bo the bloodhound wins 'Hero Dog' award for helping police —The American Humane 'Hero Dog' of the year award was given to North Ca...

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+ Ivory Coast: 26 killed in minibus crash—Authorities say a crash involving two minibuses in Ivory Coast has kil...

+ Pope Francis Appoints 21 New Cardinals, Highlighting Global Inclusion —Pope Francis appoints 21 new cardinals from five continents and who ar...

+ Kenya denies police resignation claims in Haiti—Kenya's police chief has denied media reports that more than a dozen K...

+ Polls open in general election in Ghana—Some 18.7 million people are registered to vote in the West African co...

+ Following deadly Mozambique protests NGO reports higher death toll—Dozens killed in Mozambique amid clashes between anti-government prote...

+ Burkina Faso Prime Minister Sacked And Government Dissolved —Burkina Faso's ruling military leader has dismissed the country's prim...

+ Inter Miami's Messi named Major League Soccer MVP—Messi is the MLS MVP, even after a season where he missed 15 of Inter ...

+ Diego Maradona exhibition opens its doors in Buenos Aires —An immersive exhibition centred on Diego Maradona has opened its doors...

+ Syria says rebels backed by foreign countries after losing key cities—Syria's defense minister said rebel forces, which include offshoots of...

+ Real Madrid rely on Vinicius Junior and David Alaba to end losing streak—Real Madrid lost 2-1 in its latest match against Girona. Could the ret...

+ Iran says it carried out successful rocket launch in programme denounced by the West—Iran has announced that it carried out a successful space launch with ...

+ Hundreds of Chadians demonstrate for the "departure of France"—"We no longer want the French presence in Chad ," said former Minister...

+ Mali: 11 opposition leaders released after 6 months of detention—Their provisional release on Friday was seen as an attempt to calm the...

+ The economy as a key concern for voters in Ghana's Presidential election—With a dwindling currency and high inflation, voters are being squeeze...

+ African talents awarded at Atlas Workshops in Marrakech—The Atlas Workshops, an initiative by the Marrakech International Film...

+ USA: McKinsey pays fine for corruption in South Africa—An African subsidiary of consulting firm McKinsey & Company Inc. w...

+ Ghana calls for "peaceful and transparent" elections as election nears—Preparations for Ghana's elections are underway, as voters will cast t...

+ Haiti: Kenyan police clash with gangs in Port-au-Prince—The building, which used to house offices of the Haitian National Poli...

+ Congo on alert over mystery flu-like disease as death toll rises—Meanwhile, Congo continues to battle an mpox epidemic, with more than ...

+ Mozambique protests: Five dead, unrest disrupts key operations—The demonstrations were reportedly called by Venancio Mondlane, a defe...

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+ Recipes for success: Chef Jonas Plangger at Myra Jeddah offers advice and a fruit madeleine recipe —DUBAI: When German pastry chef Jonas Plangger first accepted the offer...

+ Israeli military says Lebanese residents are prohibited to move south to several villages—DUBAI: Lebanese residents are prohibited from moving south to a line o...

+ Taiwan says 41 Chinese military aircraft, ships detected ahead of Lai US stopover—TAIPEI: Taiwan said Friday it had detected 41 Chinese military aircraf...

+ UN plastic treaty talks push for breakthrough as deadline looms—BUSAN, South Korea: Negotiators at the fifth round of talks aimed at s...

+ Liverpool look to deepen Manchester City crisis, Amorim seeks first Premier League win—LIVERPOOL: Liverpool can take another giant step toward just a second ...

+ Hojlund scores 2 for Manchester United to give Amorim winning home debut in Europa League—Rasmus Hojlund scored twice as Manchester United fought back to beat N...

+ New Zealand navy vessel hit reef, sank after ‘autopilot’ error: inquiry—WELLINGTON: A New Zealand navy vessel plowed into a reef near Samoa an...

+ Gaza journalists win video award for ‘powerful’ war coverage—LONDON: Gaza video correspondents Belal Alsabbagh and Youssef Hassouna...

+ Social media companies, UNICEF slam Australia’s under-16 ban—MELBOURNE: Social media giants on Friday hit out at a landmark Austral...

+ Canada sues Google over alleged anticompetitive practices in online ads—TORONTO: Canada’s antitrust watchdog said Thursday it is suing Google ...

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+ Insurgents advance in Syria: Army Withdraws, Assad Denies Fleeing—Syrian insurgents advance near Damascus as the army retreats, seizing ...

+ South Korean President Avoids Impeachment: What’s Next?—Most lawmakers in President Yoon's ruling party boycotted a vote Satur...

+ A peek into ‘boundless’ generosity—Results from this year’s GivingTuesday help broaden concepts about don...

+ Memphis police discriminate, protesters said. A new Justice Department report agrees.—Almost two years after national protests sparked by the police killing...

+ South Korea’s president imposed martial law. Now comes a push to impeach him.—After South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law this ...

+ Are the Boeing astronauts actually stuck in space? Nope. ‘Living in space is super fun.’—Boeing’s new Starliner astronauts have had to combat rumors about thei...

+ In UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing, industry frustration crowds out empathy—The shooting of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare has put a spotlight on fru...

+ Record drought and blazes? The US Northeast awakens to new wildfire risks.—After a record drought this fall, and increased wildfires, in the U.S....

+ Five years after fire, a shining Notre Dame is ready to reopen its doors—After fire ravaged the Notre Dame cathedral, few believed the Parisian...

+ Hegseth is in trouble. That doesn’t mean RFK Jr., Gabbard, or Patel will face the same.—Pete Hegseth is the second Trump Cabinet pick meeting resistance from ...

+ As Syrian rebels advance, what can Iran and its tired allies do for Assad?—What can Iran do to help Syrian President Bashar al-Assad defeat newly...

+ As Syrian rebels advance, what can Iran and its tired allies do for Assad?—What can Iran do to help Syrian President Bashar al-Assad defeat newly...

+ How to fight Russian sabotage: With ‘psyops’ and undersea drones.—Recent instances of suspected sabotage in Europe don’t necessarily hav...

+ Neal Stephenson mixes polo, politics, and power in the novel ‘Polostan’—A Russian American girl straddles the worlds of her Ukraine-born Bolsh...

+ The new stoic Argentine—A people highly dependent on government show unusual patience as a ref...

+ ‘Bonfire of the incumbents’ unseats governments worldwide in 2024—Elections worldwide in 2024 saw incumbents defeated as voters register...

+ Bitcoin just crossed the $100,000 mark. Why did its value explode in the last month?—Donald Trump’s potential SEC commissioner, as well as his campaign pro...

+ He gunned down a CEO and escaped by bike. Who killed Brian Thompson?—A masked man shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in th...

+ In Malawi, sex and mental health can be taboo topics. Not on this radio show.—Farm Radio Trust harnesses the power of radio to help the young people...

+ Robots and entrepreneurs work to green the US housing industry—The carbon-intensive U.S. construction industry is scrambling to help ...

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+ Denmark, Egypt to strengthen ties in migration, trade, green transition—OSLO, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) -- Denmark and Egypt signed a strategic cooperat...

+ Egypt denies U.S. media report of Egyptian officials urging Assad to leave Syria—CAIRO, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) -- The Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Saturday ca...

+ Israeli army shoots 14-year old Palestinian football player—HALHUL, West Bank - Like kids the world over, Naji al-Baba dreamed of ...

+ Rider Mariam wins Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Cup for Women's Private Stables Owners—ABU DHABI, 7th December, 2024 (WAM) - Jockey Mariam Ali Karim, riding ...

+ Traditional Chinese medicine gains increasing popularity among foreigners—© Provided by Xinhua A British delegate experiences a Chinese traditio...

+ China Focus: Traditional Chinese medicine gains increasing popularity among foreigners—BEIJING, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) -- Alex Jacobs, who attended the 2024 World C...

+ UAE Jiu-Jitsu champions shine at Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship in Al Ain—AL AIN,7th December, 2024 (WAM) -- The eighth edition of the Abu Dhabi...

+ (SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-SQUASH-2024 HONG KONG OPEN(CN)—(241206) -- HONG KONG, Dec. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hania El Hammamy (L) o...

+ Chinese drilling team turns Egypt's desert into farmland—© Provided by Xinhua This photo taken on Nov. 23, 2024 shows a rig pla...

+ Aamir Khan reflects on 30 years in cinema as he receives prestigious honour at Red Sea Film Festival—Jeddah [Saudi Arabia], December 6 (ANI): Bollywood legend Aamir Khan w...

+ EGYPT-ISMAILIA-SUEZ CANAL-DAILY LIFE—(241206) -- ISMAILIA , Dec. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A ship sails on the Su...

+ Xinhua Middle East news summary at 2200 GMT, Dec. 5—GAZA -- Hamas announced on Thursday its approval of the Egyptian propo...

+ Egyptian pound breaches 50 to USD for 1st time since March—CAIRO, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- The Egyptian pound retreated to 50.04 agains...

+ India, Egypt commit to strengthen strategic partnership during 13th round of Foreign Office Consultations—New Delhi [India], December 6 (ANI): India and Egypt on Thursday held ...

+ Egypt intensifies regional, int'l communication to defuse tension in Syria—CAIRO, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has...

+ Abu Dhabi University to host 2nd International Conference on Advancing Sustainable Futures 2024—ABU DHABI, 5th December, 2024 (WAM) -- Under the patronage of Sheikh N...

+ 1st LD Writethru: Hamas says approved proposal over post-war Gaza committee—GAZA, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- Hamas announced on Thursday its approval of t...

+ Urgent: Hamas says approved proposal over post-war Gaza committee—GAZA, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- Hamas announced on Thursday its approval of t...

+ EGYPT-ASWAN-CHINESE COMPANY-WELL-DRILLING—(241205) -- ASWAN, Dec. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Workers of Chinese firm ZP...

+ Iranian, Egyptian FMs discuss Syria situation over phone—TEHRAN, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghc...

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+ One Piece Chapter 1133: Here’s release date, time, spoilers and where to read —Chapter 1133 of One Piece is set to release on December 8, 2024. It in...

+ Kraven the Hunter: When will the upcoming Marvel film premiere? Here’s release date, cast and plot —Kraven the Hunter is set to release in cinemas on December 13, 2024. T...

+ Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico: Here are the products that will cost you more —Donald Trump is currently the President-elect of the US and will be as...

+ Curious case of Godmother Italian nun who has been arrested over suspected link to mafia underworld —Godmother Italian nun, Sister Anna Donelli, was arrested for alleged t...

+ EAM Jaishankar reaches Bahrain after Qatar visit —External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Bahrain to participa...

+ NYPD knows the name of UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killer but won’t release it yet —Police are hunting for the killer of insurance CEO Brian Thompson. The...

+ Macron welcomes Trump in Paris with presidential pomp —In Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed former US Presiden...

+ Who is Anna Kane? The ex-wife of NHL star Evander Kane who accused Sean Diddy of rape —Anna Kane, formerly married to NHL player Evander Kane, has revealed h...

+ Shatranj Ke Khiladi: India's chess stars shine, backed by an NCA-style academy —In 2019, Viswanathan Anand partnered with WestBridge Capital to establ...

+ Fitch affirms Ukraine's rating at restricted default level —Fitch Ratings has maintained Ukraine's long-term foreign currency sove...

+ Joker: Folie à Deux on streaming - Will it be free to download on Max? —Fans of Joker franchise have reason to celebrate, as the sequel, Joker...

+ Soft drinks, hard stances: How Colas became symbols of protest against American imperialism —Gaza Cola, a new UK-based brand, pledges profits to rebuild Palestinia...

+ Destiny 2 The Dawning 2024: What is the event’s schedule? See dates, time and weapons —Destiny 2's seasonal event, The Dawning 2024, begins on December 10. G...

+ Tough to mop up taxman's outstanding demand —India's outstanding tax demand has surged to ₹42 lakh crore, with ₹27 ...

+ Third Eye: Wedding costs party membership and sparking many jokes among MPs —BSP leader Narendra Sagar was suspended from his party. His son, Anku...

+ Water supply will not be snapped to Rohingyas in Jammu: J&K minister —Jammu and Kashmir Jal Shakti Minister Javed Ahmed Rana assured continu...

+ Assam CM Sarma expands cabinet, 4 ministers take oath —In Assam, four new ministers were sworn in on Saturday, expanding the ...

+ Maharashtra opposition skips swearing in of MLAs —Maharashtra's opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) boycotted the assembl...

+ Eagerly waiting for this? Here's your Horoscope for Mars Retrograde 2024-2025, the most intense astrological event of the year —Mars Retrograde 2024-2025 promotes self-reflection, challenges, and gr...

+ Bangladesh not to route internet to Northeastern states —Bangladesh's internet regulator has blocked a government plan to allow...

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+ South Korean president narrowly survives impeachment attempt—South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, who stunned the world by declari...

+ One of the last Pearl Harbor survivors recalls that infamous day—Bob Fernandez was a sailor assigned to the USS Curtiss on Dec. 7, 1941...

+ USDA says it will start testing milk for H5N1 bird flu virus nationwide—The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday that it will sampl...

+ What Trump's nominations say about where trade and other economic policies might go—Some of Trump's Cabinet picks have raised hopes that his policies will...

+ Calmes: The backlash on the backlash against the Hunter Biden pardon—Trump's explicit threats against the Bidens, and his first-term record...

+ Newsom touts California efforts on fentanyl at the border. Will it matter to Trump?—Gov. Gavin Newsom visited the border Thursday to promote a new port of...

+ Syrian rebels capture strategic city in major setback for Assad—Rebels took over the city of Hama, upending a long-running stalemate i...

+ California raw milk producer says RFK Jr. has encouraged him to apply for FDA position—The California raw milk producer who has issued several product recall...

+ Amid a cash shortage in Gaza, paper money is starting to disintegrate, adding to desperation—No banks. No bills. Israel's blockade on cash imports into Gaza leaves...

+ Why the Forest Service is encouraging people to cut Christmas trees on public lands (with permits)—Every year, Americans chop down hundreds of thousands of Christmas tre...

+ Supreme Court sounds ready to OK laws that ban hormone treatments for trans teens—Conservative court could limit hormone treatments for transgender adol...

+ In Syria, a long-dormant civil war reignites—Syrian rebels have made their largest gains in years, threatening a fr...

+ Impeachment? Insurrection charges? A look at what's next for South Korea's president —What comes next for Yoon Suk-yeol, the South Korean president who decl...

+ How the FDA allows companies to add secret ingredients to our food—The FDA allows food makers to vouch for the safety of ingredients they...

+ Thailand's starring role in 'The White Lotus' is about to pay off—With Season 3 of the hit HBO show 'The White Lotus' slated for 2025 re...

+ Federal judge in Hunter Biden's tax case denounces president's pardon—The blunt criticism of a sitting president from a federal judge adds t...

+ Newsom and Schiff sharply criticize president for pardoning Hunter Biden —Two of California's most prominent Democrats said they were 'disappoin...

+ Column: President Biden's pardon of his son Hunter is understandable. It's also unforgivable—The president's son was facing years in prison after pleading guilty t...

+ Now pardoned, Hunter Biden looks at future: Writing? Podcasting? 'Healing,' says friend—Hunter Biden now has expansive immunity for 11 years of conduct. In hi...

+ Opinion: Biden should arm Ukraine to the teeth to prepare for the best negotiated peace—The outgoing president's priority should be to get the biggest bang po...

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+ Palestinian soap-making practice added to UNESCO cultural heritage list—The traditional practice of making a Palestinian soap is being inscrib...

+ Idaho murder suspect arrested after walking away from correctional facility—Murder suspect Kevin Nicholas Kuintzle is back in custody following a ...

+ Pope Francis installs 21 new cardinals, urging they 'walk the path of Jesus'—Pope Francis formally installed 21 new Roman Catholic cardinals to the...

+ FBI offers $50K reward in NYC murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO—The FBI is now offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information rela...

+ 'Duck Dynasty' icon Phil Robertson diagnosed with Alzheimer's—"Duck Dynasty" icon Phil Robertson has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's...

+ 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers hit auction block—The iconic ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the classic 1939 film...

+ Trump and Zelensky meet with Macron at Notre Dame reopening—U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Ze...

+ Trump says U.S. 'should have nothing to do with' Syria—President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday "the United States should h...

+ U.S. denounces alleged Russian election interference in Romania—Russian efforts to influence the election process in Romania run count...

+ Kendrick Lamar's 'GNX' tops U.S. album chart—Rapper Kendrick Lamar's "GNX" is the No. 1 album in the United States ...

+ Conservative influencer Nick Fuentes charged with battery—Conservative influencer Nick Fuentes, 26, will be arraigned on a batte...

+ Look: 'Shazam,' 'Chuck' alum Zachary Levi and girlfriend expecting baby—Zachary Levi has announced that he and his girlfriend Maggie Keating a...

+ Sara Paxton, Melissa Fumero happy to be the secret weapons of 'Based on a True Story'—Sara Paxton and Melissa Fumero told UPI they loved shocking viewers wi...

+ Yoon impeachment fails in South Korea as ruling party boycotts vote—South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survived impeachment on Saturday ...

+ Enormous rally calls for Yoon’s ouster ahead of South Korean impeachment vote—A massive rally of protesters assembled near the National Assembly bui...

+ On This Day, Dec. 7: Japan attacks Pearl Harbor—On Dec. 7, 1941, Japan launched a sneak attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawa...

+ Famous birthdays for Dec. 7: Nicholas Hoult, Jeffrey Wright—Actor Nicholas Hoult turns 35 and actor Jeffrey Wright turns 59, among...

+ QVC recalls 1M low-cost oven gloves after dozens of reports of burned hands—More than 1 million pairs of oven gloves imported and sold by the QVC ...

+ Most serious charge dismissed in NYC subway chokehold death trial of Daniel Penny—The most serious charge facing Daniel Penny, whose use of a chokehold ...

+ Border agents in Texas seize big cache of controlled substances: testosterone pills—U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents at the Laredo Port of Entry ...

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+ Assad Ally Russia Says ‘Terrorist Group’ Cannot Be Allowed To Run Syria—Lavrov spoke after talks on Saturday with fellow Assad ally Iran and o...

+ Turkey, Russia and Iran Meet in Doha Seeking Exit From Syria Chaos—Despite being partners seeking to end the Syrian civil war, Ankara, Mo...

+ Fact-Check: Tucker Carlson Interviews Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov —The Moscow Times fact-checked claims made by both Tucker Carlson and S...

+ Putin Says Belarus Could Host Oreshnik Missile in 2025—Lukashenko requested the missile to protect Belarus from NATO forces i...

+ Russians in Syria Urged to Leave Country—The message comes as an Islamist-led rebel offensive sweeps across the...

+ Hospitalized Russian Soldiers Protest Forced Return to Front – Reports—Videos published on social media showed the soldiers being escorted ou...

+ Putin Drops Demand for Gas Payments Via Gazprombank—The decision comes after Gazprombank was hit with U.S. sanctions last ...

+ Russian Economy Shows Signs of Slowdown, Top Banker Warns—Sberbank CEO German Gref cautioned the Central Bank against "overshoot...

+ Russia Says Seized EU-Bound Cocaine Haul Worth Millions—The suspects were caught loading 570 kilograms of the illegal substanc...

+ Russia Denies Interfering in Romanian Elections—Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the campaign...

+ Russia Takes Villages in Key Areas of East Ukraine Front—One of the villages is located near the embattled supply hub of Pokrov...

+ Crimean Court Jails 2 for Passing Russian Military Data to Ukraine—The men were each sentenced to 13 and 15 years in maximum-security pri...

+ Ukraine Launches Air, Sea Drones Near Crimea Bridge – Reports—Kerch residents reported explosions near the Zaliv shipyard and a resi...

+ Putin Replaces Head of Partly Occupied Kursk Region—“Crisis management is in demand there now,” Putin told Khinshtein, hig...

+ Russia, U.S. Army Chiefs Hold Rare Call Amid Ukraine Escalation—Direct contact between Moscow and Washington has almost ceased to exis...

+ Putin Orders Signing of Russia-Belarus Security Deal—The decree comes just before the 25th anniversary of the founding of t...

+ Russia Closes Polish Consulate in St. Petersburg—The closure comes as part of an escalating diplomatic tit-for-tat betw...

+ Russian FM Lavrov Warns of New Cold War Turning ‘Hot’—The comments come as Lavrov makes his first visit to the EU since Russ...

+ Georgian PM Vows to ‘Eradicate’ Opposition Amid Pro-EU Protests—Prime Minister Kobakhidze’s comments come as nightly protests in Tbili...

+ Russian Ship's Crew Fired Signal Flares Toward German Helicopter—German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius did not go into detail about t...

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+ As Assad’s Regime in Syria Needs Help, Iran Exits—The collapse of a partnership built over four decades would reshape th...

+ In Congo, a Medical Mystery Offers Clues to the Mpox Epidemic—In a remote Congolese town, a medical mystery led to the discovery of ...

+ A Mississippi Teacher Created a School in an Empty Storefront. Students Showed Up.—The desks came out of a dumpster, and the computers are hand-me-downs....

+ Zelensky Meets Trump in Paris to Press Ukraine’s Case—The Ukrainian leader planned to use the grand reopening of Notre-Dame ...

+ Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris Reopens: Photos—As Notre-Dame reopens after a 2019 fire, here is a selection of scenes...

+ Harris Staffers Went Rogue to Reach Black and Latino Voters in Philadelphia—Worried that the campaign was neglecting voters of color in Philadelph...

+ How Many Gift Guides Does a Person Need?—These days, everyone fancies themselves a curator of covetable items. ...

+ If DOGE Treats Government Like a Business, It Could Be a Disaster—A lot of what the government does is hard to quantify and involves com...

+ On These Apps, the Dark Promise of Mothers Sexually Abusing Children—Smartphone apps downloaded from Apple and Google can allow parents and...

+ The Police Offer a Detailed Timeline of the Gunman’s Movements—Investigators have begun to piece together the actions of a man they b...

+ Syria Civil War: What to Know About the Conflict and the Rebel Groups —Advances by a coalition of opposition groups have abruptly changed the...

+ Acadia Healthcare’s Methadone Clinics Face Fraud Complaints—Acadia Healthcare falsifies records at its methadone clinics and enrol...

+ Bluesky Is Different From X. For Now.—Users are looking for a more curated experience on a platform that is ...

+ ‘The Interview’: Tilda Swinton Would Like a Word with Trump About His Mother—The Academy Award-winning actress discusses her lifelong quest for con...

+ What Walter Mosley’s Fictional Hero Teaches Us About Race and Real Estate—Walter Mosley talks about how his fictional hero frees himself from wa...

+ How Much Did Trump, Biden and Harris Raise? A Stunning $4.7 Billion.—That figure, which includes totals from the three presidential contend...

+ It’s Not Too Late to Rein In Holiday Spending—Research suggests that you’ll spend less than you otherwise would by s...

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+ In Congo, a Medical Mystery Offers Clues to the Mpox Epidemic—In a remote Congolese town, a medical mystery led to the discovery of ...

+ What to Know About Ghana’s Election—Ghanaians voting on Saturday are confronted with a choice familiar to ...

+ McKinsey to Pay $122 Million to Settle South Africa Bribery Case—The global consultancy was accused of bribing foreign government offic...

+ Prince Johnson, 72, Warlord Who Executed Liberia’s President, Dies—A rebel leader in Liberia’s civil wars, he was accused of numerous atr...

+ Roommate Convicted in Murder of Kenyan Gay Rights Activist—Edwin Chiloba’s body was found stuffed inside a metal box by the roads...

+ Prince Johnson, Warlord Who Executed Liberia’s President, Dies at 72—A rebel leader in Liberia’s civil wars, he was accused of numerous atr...

+ Coming for Selfies, Staying for Art: Dakar’s Biennale Draws Young Crowd—Encouraged by Senegal’s new president, teenagers and young adults, wit...

+ The Civil War in Ethiopia That Never Really Ended—A rare look inside a region still reckoning with the toll of war crime...

+ Biden Hopes Train Project in Angola Defines Africa Legacy—In his last announced trip abroad as president, Mr. Biden relished tou...

+ Koyo Kouoh Is Named 1st African Woman to Curate Venice Biennale—Kouoh, who was born in Cameroon and currently leads one of Africa’s mo...

+ Biden, in Angola, Warns That Slavery’s History Should Not be Erased—In becoming the first American leader to visit Angola, President Biden...

+ Namibia Elects Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as Its First Female President—Across southern Africa, political parties that have led their countrie...

+ Biden Arrives in Angola on His Only Trip as President to Sub-Saharan Africa—The president arrived in Angola, where he will highlight American comm...

+ Clashes at Soccer Match Kill Dozens in Guinea—The military government said 56 people had been killed, but local medi...

+ Footprints Suggest Different Human Relatives Lived Alongside One Another—A discovery in northern Kenya hints that two extinct species that were...

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+ What Role Will the U.S. Play in the World?: "Trump Has Never Been an Isolationist"—He insists on the U.S. retaining is global supremacy, but wants to sta...

+ The Netanyahu System: How the Israeli Prime Minister Is Leading His Country into the Abyss—Benjamin Netanyahu is waging an endless war in Gaza and delivering his...

+ Human Rights Expert: "A Strong Case that Israel's Response Constitutes the Crime of Genocide"—In an interview, Canadian academic William Schabas discusses the histo...

+ Interview with Human Rights Expert William Schabas: "A Strong Case that Israel's Response Constitutes the Crime of Genocide"—In an interview, Canadian academic William Schabas discusses the histo...

+ Angela Merkel's Memoirs: An Interview with the Former Chancellor about Her Tenure—In an interview on the occasion of the publishing of her memoirs, form...

+ Germany's New Elections: What Would a Chancellor Merz Do Differently?—CDU leader Friedrich Merz has long been sharply critical of Chancellor...

+ Brutality in the Desert: A Notorious Human Trafficker on Trial in the Netherlands—Walid Negash, one of the most notorious human traffickers in the world...

+ Whither the Global Economy?: "Many of the People Around Trump Subscribe to Crazy Ideas"—In an interview, Barry Eichengreen, one of the most renowned economist...

+ Domestic Violence in Romania and Moldova: Killing Because She Wants to Live—There are a number of women in the prisons of Romania and Moldova who ...

+ The End of the German Government: How Chancellor Olaf Scholz Brought His Coalition to an End—Germany's governing coalition had long been characterized by perpetual...

+ Donald Trump and the New World Order: The End of the West—Donald Trump's return to the White House shows that liberal democracy ...

+ The End of Globalization?: Germany's Successful Economic Model Could Be Finished—China and the U.S. are isolating their economies and supporting indust...

+ ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan: "Should I Wait Until Everybody’s Dead?"—The decision by ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan to apply for an arrest...

+ Bad Business in the U.S.: Volkswagen Facing Yet Another Crisis—VW was hoping to rake in billions in profits from its U.S. operations....

+ An Israeli-Palestinian Friendship: "I Feel So Guilty. I Don't Know If It Will Ever Go Away"—Ruth Peri thought she had found her home in Israel. Today, she is cons...

+ "It Already Is War!": A Vast Wave of Drugs and Violence Is Catching Germany Off Guard—Tons of cocaine, bombings and torture: Drug gangs are operating with i...

+ Fighting the Military Junta: How a Poet Became a Militia Leader in Myanmar—He used to take part in peaceful demonstrations on behalf of free spee...

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+ Palestinian soap-making practice added to UNESCO cultural heritage list—The traditional practice of making a Palestinian soap is being inscrib...

+ Idaho murder suspect arrested after walking away from correctional facility—Murder suspect Kevin Nicholas Kuintzle is back in custody following a ...

+ Pope Francis installs 21 new cardinals, urging they 'walk the path of Jesus'—Pope Francis formally installed 21 new Roman Catholic cardinals to the...

+ FBI offers $50K reward in NYC murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO—The FBI is now offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information rela...

+ Trump and Zelensky meet with Macron at Notre Dame reopening—U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Ze...

+ Trump says U.S. 'should have nothing to do with' Syria—President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday "the United States should h...

+ U.S. denounces alleged Russian election interference in Romania—Russian efforts to influence the election process in Romania run count...

+ Conservative influencer Nick Fuentes charged with battery—Conservative influencer Nick Fuentes, 26, will be arraigned on a batte...

+ Yoon impeachment fails in South Korea as ruling party boycotts vote—South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survived impeachment on Saturday ...

+ Enormous rally calls for Yoon’s ouster ahead of South Korean impeachment vote—A massive rally of protesters assembled near the National Assembly bui...

+ On This Day, Dec. 7: Japan attacks Pearl Harbor—On Dec. 7, 1941, Japan launched a sneak attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawa...

+ QVC recalls 1M low-cost oven gloves after dozens of reports of burned hands—More than 1 million pairs of oven gloves imported and sold by the QVC ...

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