L.A. prosecutor seeks new sentence for Menendez brothers in 1989 murder of parents
A Los Angeles prosecutor said on Thursday he is asking the court to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez after they have spent 34 years in prison for the shotgun murder…
Canada to cut immigration to ease housing, social services strain
TORONTO – Canada went too far in its response to a labor shortage following the pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday as his government unveiled a plan to…
Democratic lawmakers request probe into Trump son-in-law after Reuters Saudi report
WASHINGTON – The Democratic chair of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee and a prominent Democratic congressman asked the U.S. attorney general on Thursday to appoint a special counsel to investigate…
Egypt hosts Hamas talks in Cairo to revive Gaza ceasefire, report says
An Egyptian security delegation met with a delegation of Hamas leaders in Cairo as part of efforts to resume the Gaza ceasefire negotiations, Egypt’s state-affiliated Al Qahera News TV said…
UK government changing Budget rules to borrow more for investment
UK finance minister Rachel Reeves warns of tax rises and spending cuts in highly-anticipated Oct 30 Budget. Read More
At least three killed in Nigerian helicopter crash, oil firm NNPC says
ABUJA – At least three people died when a helicopter crashed in Nigeria on its way to an offshore oil production facility on Thursday, the state-owned oil firm NNPC said.…
Congo President Tshisekedi draws criticism over constitutional reform plans
KINSHASA – Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has announced plans to establish a commission to explore revisions to the country’s constitution, potentially removing term limits and paving the…
Greece investigates nightclub owners suspected of laundering Catholic Church money
ATHENS – Greek authorities have frozen the bank accounts and assets of five cafe and nightclub owners on suspicion of laundering Catholic church money supplied by two church officials, a…
US, Israeli negotiators to discuss Gaza ceasefire deal in Doha
DOHA – U.S. and Israeli negotiators will gather in Doha in the coming days to try to restart talks toward a deal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages…
Palestinian Authority treads tightrope in West Bank crackdown on militants
The Palestinian Authority has been rounding up militants who are spoiling for a fight with Israel. Read More