Associated Press - Page 149

May 3, 2024

Bombing at refugee camp kills 5 people, including children, in eastern Congo

A bomb explosion at a refugee camp in eastern Congo has killed at least five people, including children, with over 20 others sustaining injuries, officials say.

May 3, 2024

Kenya postpones planned reopening of schools after more than 200 people killed by severe flooding

Kenya's president has delayed the reopening of schools due to ongoing heavy rains and floods, which have resulted in over 200 deaths, he announced on Friday.

May 3, 2024

French police peacefully remove anti-Israel students from university sites

In France, police were able to peacefully remove students who were engaging in an anti-Israel protest from the Paris Institute of Political Studies and 23 other campus sites.

May 3, 2024

Kremlin spox slams French president, UK foreign secretary, calling criticisms of war in Ukraine 'dangerous'

The Kremlin’s spokesman says recent statements by France’s president and Britain’s foreign secretary about the war in Ukraine will deepen international tension.

May 3, 2024

Cambodia's Supreme Court upholds prison sentence for labor union leader in strike

Cambodia’s Supreme Court has upheld the prison sentence of a labor union leader who led a prolonged strike against NagaWorld, the country's largest casino.

May 3, 2024

2 military personnel to face court martial over drone attack that killed 85 villagers in Nigeria

Two military personnel will face a court martial for their involvement in a military drone attack that killed 85 villagers in December in Nigeria's north.

May 3, 2024

Russia targets dissenters abroad, even in countries once thought safe, experts say

There are reports of Russian exiles being targeted all over the world, from countries known to have a large Russian population to those once thought safe like Spain and the U.K.

May 3, 2024

US, Australia, Japan and Philippines vow to deepen defense cooperation amid South China Sea tensions

Defense chiefs from the U.S., Australia, Japan and the Philippines met in Hawaii to deepen cooperation amid concerns over China's activities in the South China Sea.

May 3, 2024

Lewiston bowling alley to reopen months after Maine's deadliest mass shooting

A Lewiston bowling alley is set to reopen following a shooting that took place last October in which a gunman opened fire inside, killing eight people.

May 3, 2024

China sees resurgence of rap music as emerging musicians find their voices

The resurgence of hip-hop in China has marked a significant journey from suppression to prominence. In 2018, Chinese censors imposed restrictions on hip-hop.