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VIDEO March 20, 2024

Sen. Cotton gets an inside look at El Salvador's mega prison, becomes first US official to enter

Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss how El Salvador's policies have led to a decrease in crime and how the country has become an example for other crime-ridden areas in the world. 

Washington March 17, 2024

Homemade explosives used to target Washington state cannabis shop: video

Tacoma Police are investigating after what appeared to be an "improvised explosive device" found outside a cannabis shop on Friday.

Texas March 15, 2024

Colombian drug lord arrested in Texas

A Colombian criminal believed to be second-in-command of the Los Satanás gang and wanted for murder was arrested by federal and state authorities in New Braunfels, Texas.

Pakistan March 13, 2024

IMF to meet with Pakistani government, assess billion-dollar bailout eligibility

The International Monetary Fund will conduct key talks with the new Pakistani government this week to determine the nation's eligibility for $1.1 billion in bailout funds.

Japan March 11, 2024

Q4 economic growth spares Japan from recession

The Japanese economy managed to see some growth in the fourth quarter of last year, avoiding contraction that would have led to a technical recession.

China March 11, 2024

US carefully monitors chip exports to China, deepens investments in Philippines

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo led a U.S. Presidential Trade and Investment Mission to boost US contributions to the Philippines and strengthen bilateral economic ties.

China March 9, 2024

China pursues aggressive growth to prevent devastating slowdown: government aims to 'transform' economy

China's economy has faced several hurdles on its path to economic recovery, starting with the draconian zero-COVID policies that hampered activity and led to a supply chain crisis.

Canada March 5, 2024

Montréal's 'Just for Laughs' festival cancelled this year amid parent company's bid to avoid bankruptcy

Groupe Juste pour rire Inc., which operates Montréal's "Just for Laughs" comedy festival, has cancelled the event this year in a bid to avoid bankruptcy.

Germany March 4, 2024

Ongoing strikes thwart flights, train rides out of Germany

Thousands of Germany-based flights and trains are set for cancellation this week, with two major transportation workers' unions calling for continued strikes.

Europe March 4, 2024

Belgian police arrest adult, 3 minors in plot to attack concert hall

Belgian police have arrested four suspects in what was reportedly a planned attack on a concert hall in Brussels, the federal prosecutor's office announced Monday.