Day: December 18, 2023
‘All-Out‘ Rescue Efforts Underway in Northwest China as Earthquake Leaves Over 100 Dead
An earthquake that struck Gansu province, northwestern China, at 11.59 p.m. Monday local time has killed more than 100 people and injured hundreds more, as Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for “all-out search and rescue efforts” for those affected by
Read MoreApple Scrambles to Tweak Its Watches in Face of Looming U.S. Ban
Apple Inc., just days away from a U.S. ban of its smartwatches, is plotting a rescue mission for the $17 billion business that includes software fixes and other potential workarounds. Engineers at the company are racing to make changes to
Read MoreTexas Governor Signs Bill for Police to Arrest Migrants Suspected of Entering U.S. Illegally
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday approved sweeping new powers that allow police to arrest migrants who illegally cross the U.S. border and give local judges authority to order them to leave the country, testing the
Read MoreA volcano in Iceland erupts weeks after thousands were evacuated from a nearby town
Police evacuated Grindavik in November after strong seismic activity in the area damaged homes and raised fears of an imminent eruption. Officials said magma could continue in that direction. (Image credit: Brynjar Gunnarsson/AP)
Read MoreBank of Japan Keeps Policy Targets Unchanged
The Bank of Japan kept its policy targets unchanged amid expectations among analysts that the bank is likely to end its negative-interest-rate policy early next year.
Read MoreKim Jong Un’s Most Powerful Weapon Is Ready if U.S. Makes A ‘Wrong Decision’
North Korea’s intercontinental ballistic missile can reach the U.S., Japan says, though Kim wants improvements as regional threats rise
Read MoreMore Than 100 Killed in Earthquake in Northwest China
The shallow tremor strikes the province of Gansu, hundreds are wounded.
Read MoreU.S. Urges Israel to Protect Gaza Civilians
The American defense secretary reiterated “unshakable” support for Israeli security, but said protecting Palestinians was a “moral duty and a strategic imperative.”
Read MoreTexas immigration law known as SB4, allowing state to arrest migrants, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott – CBS News
Texas immigration law known as SB4, allowing state to arrest migrants, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott CBS News GOP Gov. Abbott signs border bill that makes entering Texas illegally a state crime CNN Attorneys and immigrants brace for new Texas state law NPR
Read MoreTexas immigration law known as SB4, allowing state to arrest migrants, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott – CBS News
Texas immigration law known as SB4, allowing state to arrest migrants, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott CBS News GOP Gov. Abbott signs border bill that makes entering Texas illegally a state crime CNN Attorneys and immigrants brace for new Texas state law NPR
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