Federal suit filed against Saudi crown prince by ex-official A former top Saudi counterterrorism official has filed a federal lawsuit in the United States against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, alleging the royal tried to find, trap and kill him on U.S. and Canadian soil By AYA BATRAWY Associated Press August 7, 2020, 3:45 PM 4 min read DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A former top Saudi counterterrorism … Read More
El Salvador political stalemate a drag on pandemic response For months, the strictest measures confronting the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America seemed to keep infections in check in El Salvador, but a gradual reopening combined with a political stalemate has seen infections increase nearly fourfold By MARCOS ALEMAN Associated Press August 7, 2020, 3:33 PM 5 min read SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — For months, the strictest measures confronting … Read More
Alpine glacier in Italy threatens valley, forces evacuations Experts are closely monitoring a glacier they fear could break apart and crash into an Italian Alpine valley August 7, 2020, 3:01 PM 2 min read ROME — Experts were closely monitoring a Mont Blanc glacier on Friday, a day after they evacuated 75 tourists and residents amid fears the glacier could soon break apart and crash into a popular … Read More
Protesters rally in Portland as mayor decries violence Violent clashes this week between protesters and police in Portland, Oregon, have ratcheted up tensions in the city days after an agreement between state and federal officials appeared to bring calm By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press August 7, 2020, 10:53 AM 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article PORTLAND, Ore. — Violent clashes this week between protesters … Read More
Voters weary as Puerto Rico prepares for historic primaries Two candidates who both served as replacement governors in the wake of a Puerto Rican political crisis are competing against each other for a chance to win the job in their own right as the disaster-struck U.S. territory holds primary elections By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press August 7, 2020, 2:34 PM 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this … Read More
Basketball player dies during training in Serbia Former Florida State center Michael Ojo has died after collapsing during training in Serbia, his former team Red Star Belgrade say August 7, 2020, 2:10 PM 2 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article BELGRADE, Serbia — Former Florida State center Michael Ojo died on Friday after collapsing during training in Serbia, his former team Red Star Belgrade … Read More
Indian court rejects plea to end trial of 2 Italian marines India’s Supreme Court has declined an Indian government plea to end the prosecution of two Italian marines accused of killing two Indian fishermen in 2012 until it has heard from the victims’ families on the issue of Italian compensation August 7, 2020, 12:37 PM 2 min read NEW DELHI — India’s Supreme Court on Friday declined an Indian government plea … Read More
Georgia DA who charged officers faces tough primary runoff ATLANTA — Against the backdrop of protests over racial injustice and police brutality and with allegations of misconduct emboldening challengers, the top prosecutor in Georgia’s most populous country is fighting to keep his job. After two decades of running unopposed, Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard placed second in the June Democratic primary and faces a tough runoff election Tuesday. … Read More
Georgia DA who charged officers faces tough primary runoff ATLANTA — Against the backdrop of protests over racial injustice and police brutality and with allegations of misconduct emboldening challengers, the top prosecutor in Georgia’s most populous country is fighting to keep his job. After two decades of running unopposed, Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard placed second in the June Democratic primary and faces a tough runoff election Tuesday. … Read More
Turkish president slams Egypt-Greece deal, drilling resumes Turkey’s president has called a maritime deal between Greece and Egypt “worthless” and says Turkey will resume oil and gas exploration in the Eastern Mediterranean August 7, 2020, 12:44 PM 2 min read ISTANBUL — Turkey’s president has called a maritime deal between Greece and Egypt “worthless,” saying Turkey will resume oil and gas exploration in the Eastern Mediterranean. Egypt … Read More
