Tag: General news

TOKYO (news agencies) — Japan’s total population marked the 15th straight year of decline, according to government data released Wednesday, ...

Man who attacked author Salman Rushdie charged with supporting terrorist group

BUFFALO, N.Y. (news agencies) — A man who severely injured author Salman Rushdie in a frenzied knife attack in western ...

French authorities foil several plots on the 2024 Olympics in Paris

PARIS (news agencies) — French authorities have foiled several plots to disrupt the 2024 Olympics, officials said Wednesday, two days ...

As Venezuela heads for July 28 presidential election, what does the religious landscape look like?

The majority of Venezuelans are religious — just like parts of the country’s political history. But as they prepare for ...

As Olympic hosts, ‘Les Français’ are in the spotlight. Here’s why the French can’t be pigeon-holed

PARIS (news agencies) — They’re often thought to have practically cornered the market on romance, with Edith Piaf seemingly speaking ...

FAA agrees with air traffic controllers’ union to give tower workers more rest between shifts

WASHINGTON (news agencies) — The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it will increase minimum rest time between shifts for air ...

Monday breaks the record for the hottest ever day on Earth

Monday was recorded as the hottest day ever globally, beating a record set the day before, as countries around the ...

IOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Salt Lake City. Utah last hosted the Olympics in 2002

PARIS (news agencies) — Salt Lake City will be an Olympics host again after the IOC formally awarded the 2034 ...

Under President Milei, the worst economic crisis in decades puts Argentine ingenuity to the test

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (news agencies) — In the crush of anti-government protests paralyzing downtown Buenos Aires in the last months, ...

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is here to shake up the Marvel Cinematic Universe