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OPINION May 20, 2023

Four reasons China hates the G7, or maybe China is just jealous

Four reasons China hates the G7, or maybe China is just jealous. Economic group stands in the way of President Xi’s plans for it to be world’s leading nation.

Africa May 18, 2023

Lesotho imposes nationwide curfew in attempt to curb violent crime

Officials in the small African kingdom of Lesotho imposed an indefinite curfew nationwide in an attempt to stop violent crime after the death of a prominent journalist.

Asia May 17, 2023

Singapore hangs citizen for trafficking 3.3 pounds of cannabis

Singapore has hung its second citizen in the last three weeks for trafficking cannabis. The 37-year-old man smuggled 3.3 pounds of drugs in 2019.

Artificial Intelligence May 17, 2023

Company uses AI to help manufacturers map 'ethical' supply chains, but warns 'it's not a magic wand'

Software company FRDM uses "social listening," which tracks brand conversations and trends, to track instances of human rights abuses and map ethical supply chain issues.

Europe May 16, 2023

Cyprus freezes $1.3B in Russian-owned assets

The Cypriot government has frozen 1.2 billion Euros ($1.3 billion) in Russian-owned assets managed by companies registered to operate in Cyprus.

Missing Persons May 16, 2023

Kayla Unbehaun found safe in North Carolina after being abducted as young child nearly 6 years ago

Kayla Unbehaun, who was abducted as a 9-year-old in the Chicago area in 2017, has been found safe nearly six years later in North Carolina, officials say.

Africa May 15, 2023

Ghanaian ex-president gets opposition party's nod in comeback bid

Former Ghanaian President John Mahama has received the National Democratic Congress' nomination in his comeback bid for the West African nation's highest office.

Media May 15, 2023

Reporter calls San Francisco 'worse than the third world' due to drugs, homeless problems

Journalist Phil Matier warned that San Francisco is at risk of becoming a "failed city" because of "homelessness," the "mentally ill" and fentanyl in a recent interview.

World May 12, 2023

European authorities arrest 27, seize tons of endangered eels in suspected smuggling ring

An alleged eel smuggling ring has been broken up in Europe, where trade of the endangered fish from within the European Union is illegal.

Media May 9, 2023

Former Senator says 'Jesus would be shocked' at gun culture in America

Former U.S. senator and MSNBC analyst Claire McCaskill claimed in the wake of the Texas shooting that Jesus Christ would disapprove of Americans owning "weapons of war."