Thai cabinet approves legal gambling bill
The Thai cabinet on January 13 proposed a bill that would legalize gambling in designated areas in a bid to boost Thailand’s tourism sector and […]
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California wildfire death toll rises to 24
Firefighters battled a raging wildfire near Los Angeles in southern California on Monday as forecasters warned of a possible increase in wind speeds. The National […]
California wildfires kill 10
At least 10 people have died in a wildfire raging in the Los Angeles area, officials said. The fire has burned nearly 30,000 acres and […]
Australia violates asylum seekers’ rights
The UN Human Rights Commission ruled today that Australia is violating the rights of asylum seekers, including refugees from Myanmar. The 18-member UN Human Rights […]
Pope describes Israeli airstrikes of Gaza as ‘cruelty’
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Saturday again condemned Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, a day after an Israeli government minister publicly denounced the pontiff for […]
Airports reopen following Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Kazan
MOSCOW — The airport in the Russian city of Kazan reopened on Saturday after temporarily closing earlier in the day following a Ukrainian drone attack, […]
Al B Sure calls for investigation of Kim Porter book amid Sean “Diddy” Combs arrest
R&B singer Al B Sure is calling for a thorough investigation into a book purporting to contain diary entries penned by his late ex-wife Kim Porter that he alleges […]