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September 13, 2024

New online 'misinformation' bill slammed as 'biggest attack' on freedoms in Australia

The Australian government tried to push new laws on disinformation last year, but critics blasted the effort and forced officials to reconsider their approach to the issue.

September 13, 2024

Travelers could face new penalty for exceeding baggage limit on trains

A railway in Europe announced that starting Sept. 15, enforcements will be placed on the amount and size of luggage. Travelers who do not comply will faces fines over $50.

September 12, 2024

Biden-Harris spurned offers from Latin American leaders to help close the border

Far from saving Guatemala, the Biden-Harris administration’s handling of this small but regionally important pro-American neighbor has been appalling.

September 11, 2024

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori dead at 86

Former President Alberto Fujimori of Peru, a controversial figure who helmed the country's government from 1990 to 2000, died Wednesday. He was 86.

September 11, 2024

Greece to impose tax for cruise visitors on popular islands to combat overtourism

Officials in Greece are planning to impose a tax for cruise ship visitors who are traveling to the islands of Mykonos and Santorini during the peak summer season.

September 11, 2024

Canada's Poilievre signals plans for no-confidence vote against Trudeau government

Canada's Conservative Party is planning a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government, leader Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday.

September 11, 2024

Global war on terror rages as ISIS, al Qaeda expand 23 years after 9/11

Its been 23 years since al Qaeda hit the U.S. in the deadliest terrorist attack in history and sparked the Global War on Terror, though terrorism remains a major security threat across the globe.

September 9, 2024

National police director, fugitive banker among 9 dead in El Salvador helicopter crash

El Salvador's police director, other top-ranking officials and fugitive banker Manuel Coto were reportedly killed in a military helicopter crash Sunday night.

September 7, 2024

Key Bolsonaro lieutenant blasts Biden for silence on Brazil's X ban: US has 'responsibility' to speak up

Allies and former officials of Bolsonaro's administration have urged international support in their mission to overturn the Brazilian Supreme Court's decision to ban social media platform X.

September 6, 2024

Rome could charge entry to historic landmark in latest attempt to tackle overtourism

Officials in Rome are drafting a plan to tackle overtourism at the Trevi Fountain by implementing allocated time slots to limit waves of guests while collecting a fee.