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 […]
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, […]
Loss-making Burberry puts focus back on trench coats in a turnaround plan
Burberry will use its British heritage appeal to win back customers by focusing on trench coats and scarves and be less ambitious with prices on […]
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 […]
Milk recall: Do not drink this milk sold in 27 states, return for an immediate refund
Several types of Lactaid milk are being recalled in multiple U.S. states, including New Jersey. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the reason for the […]
Stay-at-Home Moms Built Tupperware. Working Women Killed It.
The company’s direct-sales model didn’t factor in that women might actually be successful in the workplace. Tupperware’s filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week prompted […]