Month February 2024

Prominent opposition leader killed in attack he led against Chad’s security agency

An opposition leader in Chad was among several people killed as he led an attack on the national security agency in the country’s capital this week, the state prosecutor said Thursday. The attack underscored the tenuous situation in the central… Continue Reading →

Argentine Jewish community recounts deadly 1994 bombing in midst of Israel-Hamas war

On Oct. 7, when Hamas militants attacked numerous targets in Israel, killing hundreds and abducting others, Marina Degtiar felt she had traveled back in time, to July 18, 1994. What happened in Buenos Aires 30 years ago broke her apart…. Continue Reading →

American Airlines flight to Spain pulls U-turn due to cracked windshield

An American Airlines flight from New York City to Madrid, Spain, Wednesday had to divert to Boston after a crack developed in the Boeing 777 jet’s windshield.

Teamsters reach tentative deal with Anheuser-Busch

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters struck a deal with brewer Anheuser-Busch late Wednesday that avoided a threatened strike.

Canada reimposes a visa requirement on Mexicans

Canada’s government is reimposing the visa requirements on Mexican nationals visiting Canada, the immigration minister announced Thursday.

Anheuser-Busch reports collapse in U.S. revenue after boycott

The world’s largest brewer had a tough 2023. On Thursday, Anheuser-Busch, brewer of popular brands Bud Light and Stella Artois, announced staggering declines in its yearly profit and revenue last year.

Legislation allowing recreational marijuana sales in Virginia heads to GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin

Virginia lawmakers passed legislation Wednesday that if approved by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin would allow recreational retail sales of marijuana to begin next year.

Real life ‘Iron Man’: Pilots race in jet suits against a backdrop of Dubai skyscrapers

Pilots lined up on a runway in Dubai on Wednesday and fired up their seven jet engines with an ear-splitting roar. But they weren’t preparing to fly an airplane – they were the aircraft.

Balkan leaders vow to bring economies in line with EU regulations on road to membership

The leaders of Western Balkan countries agreed Thursday to speed up regional cooperation to benefit more from a new European Union plan of financial aid that will help provide a faster road to membership. Brussels’ plan calls for about $6.5… Continue Reading →

India begins replacing military personnel with civilian technical staff in Maldives

India on Thursday said it has begun replacing dozens of its military personnel in Maldives with civilian technical staff who will operate three aircraft given by India to provide humanitarian services. The first batch of technicians to operate a helicopter… Continue Reading →

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