Month: May 2023
On board the mission to rescue 600 people from overcrowded fishing boat abandoned by its captain
The sun beats down on us. I’m sweating, and there is noise from every angle. Two marine engines thrum behind me, churning the water of the Mediterranean.
Read MoreWill Erdogan’s Victory Soften Turkey’s Opposition to Sweden in NATO?
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, re-elected as Turkey’s president, is expected to toughen up at home but seek better ties with Washington and ratify Swedish membership of the military alliance.
Read MoreWhen a North Dakota Teen’s Killing Became a Right-Wing Talking Point
When a teen’s killing became a right-wing talking point, the rush to outrage obscured a more complicated story.
Read MoreWhen a North Dakota Teen’s Killing Became a Right-Wing Talking Point
When a teen’s killing became a right-wing talking point, the rush to outrage obscured a more complicated story.
Read MoreOpinion | How Hard Will It Be for DeSantis to Beat Trump? Nixon vs. Reagan in 1968 Offers a Clue. – The New York Times
Opinion | How Hard Will It Be for DeSantis to Beat Trump? Nixon vs. Reagan in 1968 Offers a Clue. The New York Times Ron DeSantis slams Donald Trump after announcing presidential campaign USA TODAY For Trump, the More GOP Presidential Candidates
Read MoreNorth Korea Says It’s About to Launch Its First Military Satellite. Here’s What We Know So Far
Japan’s ballistic missile defense system has been put on alert after North Korea notified it of an impending satellite launch between May 31 and June 11. The preparation also came with a warning: any projectile posing a threat to Japan’s
Read MoreA fluorescent green Venice canal is beguiling residents. Police are on the case
A shock of bright green appeared in waters near the Grand Canal’s Rialto Bridge over the weekend. Authorities say they are working to identify the source of the unusually verdant color. (Image credit: Luigi Costantini/AP)
Read MoreHow Taiwan used women’s voices to send secret messages into China and woo defectors
Decades ago, Taiwan set up propaganda broadcast stations on islands right off the coast of mainland China. One of its key tools: women’s voices. (Image credit: Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
Read MoreMissing 73 years, Medal of Honor recipient’s remains returned to Georgia: “He’s home” – CBS News
Missing 73 years, Medal of Honor recipient’s remains returned to Georgia: “He’s home” CBS News Georgia Medal of Honor recipient’s family believed he would never be found; now his remains are home Fox News Missing soldier to be buried at Andersonville National
Read MoreStocks Rise as U.S. Nears Deal to Lift Debt Ceiling
Futures referencing the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq were up 0.3% to 0.5% during Asian trading hours. U.S. markets, as well as most major stock exchanges in Europe, are closed for public holidays.
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