The ‘Queen’ Of Saharan Song, Khaira Arby, Has Died
The singer and songwriter from Mali died Sunday at age 59. She was revered across west Africa and beyond for her raw, rootsy sound and her embrace of the many cultures in her beloved city, Timbuktu.
Knife-Wielding Man Attacks Officer At Police Station In Spain
The man approached the police station in the town of Cornella de Llobregat and charged at the officer who opened the door. Police say they are treating it as a “terrorist incident.”
How November midterm elections could change the state of play
In about three months, voters will head to the ballot box for the first midterm elections under President Trump – midterms both parties are billing as crucial for the direction of the country. This vote represents the first nationwide referendum on th…
PepsiCo Breaks Out The Bubbly With $3.2 Billion Deal For SodaStream
It’s the latest foray into more-healthful offerings for the food and beverage giant, which has shifted away from its roots in cola toward products such as hummus and kombucha.
Taliban Answers Afghanistan’s Cease-Fire Offer With Ambush, Abductions
Since a brief truce in June, attacks by the militant group have left hundreds of people dead. President Ashraf Ghani is angling for a new peace deal, but the Taliban hasn’t taken him up on it.
‘New York Times’ Reports Asia Argento Paid Off An Accuser Of Her Own
Argento has accused disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein of rape. According to documents leaked to the Times, she also paid $380,000 to a man who accused her of sexually assaulting him when he was 17.
What Corey Lewandowski told us about Donald Trump’s Rolls-Royce
Corey Lewandowski walked into the St. Regis Hotel Wednesday morning clutching a big can of Monster energy drink. Lewandowski could not have been more engaging with the 36 reporters in the room. Lewandowski, who remains a Trump confidant despite his f…
What Ending Bailout Means For Greece
Greece is formally exiting its bailout loan program today after eight years of austerity and financial reforms. Many ordinary Greeks have very little to celebrate.
As Relations Improve, North And South Korea Revive Cross-Border Reunions
On Monday, a group of South Koreans boarded a bus and traveled to North Korea for reunions with relatives who became separated before and during the Korean War.
Ordinary Iranians Acknowledge The Pinch Of Tightened U.S. Sanctions
Iranians say they’re feeling the strain of an economic crisis and they know it could get worse as the U.S. ramps up sanctions. But many Iranians blame their government.
Recent Comments