US states worried about election unrest take security precautions
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – A security fence rings a Las Vegas building where Nevada tabulates votes. An Arizona sheriff has his department on high alert to guard against potential violence…
Chinese company bullish on Cuban solar drive, executive says
HAVANA – Hangzhou Duojia Technology, which distributes solar technology to Cuba, called a Cuban plan to dramatically boost solar generation a win for both countries, touting China’s manufacturing heft and…
US Election Day 2024: What you need to know
US voters head to the polling booth on Nov 5 for the presidential election. Read More
Gaza aid situation not much improved, US says as deadline for Israel looms
WASHINGTON – Israel has taken some measures to increase aid access to Gaza but has so far failed to significantly turn around the humanitarian situation in the enclave, State Department…
Argentina’s Milei, singing Elvis, targets Cuba UN vote ‘traitors’
BUENOS AIRES – Argentina’s showman libertarian President Javier Milei sang along to Elvis Presley on Monday even as he took aim at officials he called “traitors” for defying him in…
Canada judge who headed residential school abuse investigation dies
TORONTO – The judge and senator who chaired the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into Canadian residential schools’ abuse of Indigenous children has died. He was 73. Read More
Pope Francis adds Naples archbishop to list of new cardinals
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis is adding another name to the list of Catholic prelates he will appoint as cardinals in December, the Vatican said on Monday. Read More
Israeli strike hits civilian sites near Damascus, Syrian ministry says
DAMASCUS – An Israeli strike from the direction of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights targeted civilian sites south of the Syrian capital Damascus, causing some damage, Syria’s defence ministry said on…
Brazil’s Finance Minister says fiscal measures could be announced this week
BRASILIA – Brazil’s Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Monday that fiscal measures to support the country’s fiscal framework could be announced this week, adding that the government is in…
Mexico’s Sheinbaum chides Supreme Court for overstepping remit on judicial reform
MEXICO CITY – Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized the country’s Supreme Court on Monday for what she described as overstepping its authority as it weighs whether to deem part of…