CNN — Millions of dead fish have washed up in a river near a small Australian town, in a phenomenon state officials say is related to the “heatwave conditions” that are sweeping the country. Video emerged this week showing masses of dead fish floating at the Menindee Weir pool near …
Read More »Photos: 20 years after Iraq War began, citizens document daily life
Mohammed Al-Khashali is the owner of the century-old Shabandar Café in Baghdad. A terrorist explosion in 2007 on the cafe’s street killed five of his children. Their faces are shown in pictures hanging on the wall. Salam Karim/Daylight Updated 12:44 AM EDT, Sun March 19, 2023 By Christina Zdanowicz, Mohammed …
Read More »North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile, day after claiming 800,000 have volunteered to fight US
Tokyo, Japan CNN — North Korea on Sunday launched a “suspected ballistic missile,” Japan’s Ministry of Defense reported. The news follows a flurry of missile tests by North Korea, including the launch of a long-range ballistic missile on Thursday as leaders from South Korea and Japan met in Tokyo and …
Read More »Analysis: We might be witnessing the beginning of the end of Boris Johnson’s political career
London CNN — Next week could mark the beginning of the end of Boris Johnson’s political career. It’s a remarkable turnaround for the man who four years ago won the largest Conservative majority since Margaret Thatcher dominated UK politics in the 1980s. Johnson will give televised evidence to a parliamentary committee investigating whether …
Read More »NATO fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft near Estonian airspace
CNN — British and German fighter jets intercepted a Russian aircraft flying close to Estonian airspace Friday, according to a statement from the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF). It was the second such encounter this week, as NATO carries out joint air policing efforts in the region. The two Typhoon …
Read More »Imran Khan: Former Pakistan leader marks court presence as supporters clash with police
Islamabad, Pakistan CNN — Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan marked his presence at a much-awaited court appearance on Saturday in the capital city of Islamabad, leaving after the scheduled proceedings. Clashes between supporters of Khan and the police broke out in Islamabad as Khan attempted to enter the capital’s …
Read More »El Clásico: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid match at Camp Nou could decide La Liga title in latest edition of historic rivalry
CNN — Every edition of El Clásico is loaded with its own storylines, each strand adding another layer to the historic rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona. Described by La Liga as a “true cultural phenomenon, drawing the attention of millions of fans worldwide,” Sunday’s match at Barça’s Camp Nou …
Read More »Trump says he expects to be arrested Tuesday
Washington CNN — Former President Donald Trump said Saturday he expects to be arrested in connection with the yearslong investigation into a hush money scheme involving adult film actress Stormy Daniels and called on his supporters to protest any such move. In a social media post, Trump, referring to himself, …
Read More »Lance Reddick’s wife shares emotional tribute: ‘Lance was taken from us far too soon’
CNN — Actor Lance Reddick is being remembered by family and friends following his sudden death Friday at age 60. “Lance was taken from us far too soon,” Stephanie Reddick, the late actor’s widow, wrote in an Instagram post on Saturday. “Thank you for all your overwhelming love, support and …
Read More »Credit Suisse faces fateful weekend. Will UBS step up with a rescue bid?
London CNN — The fate of Credit Suisse could be decided in the next 24 hours after a torrid week for Switzerland’s second biggest bank. Local media reported that the Swiss cabinet had gathered for a crisis meeting at 5 p.m. local time (12 p.m. ET) Saturday at the finance …
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