Month: December 2023
Hong Kong Shares Drop; Property, Bank Stocks Weigh
Hong Kong shares were lower in early trade, with property and banking stocks continuing to weigh on the index.
Read MoreNorth Korea ICBM test was a response to the U.S. being mean
By Jack Kim SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea said on Tuesday it had tested the isolated state’s newest ICBM on Monday to gauge the war readiness of its nuclear force against mounting U.S. hostility, as Washington and its allies began
Read MoreEarthquake rattles western China, killing at least 111 people
The state news agency Xinhua said the quake had a magnitude of 6.2. It reportedly damaged water, electricity, transport, communications and other infrastructure in the mountainous region. (Image credit: Wang Xi/via AP)
Read MoreEarthquake rattles western China, killing at least 111 people
The state news agency Xinhua said the quake had a magnitude of 6.2. It reportedly damaged water, electricity, transport, communications and other infrastructure in the mountainous region. (Image credit: Wang Xi/via AP)
Read MoreAbbott Signs Law Allowing Texas to Arrest Migrants, Setting Up Federal Showdown
The new law, which takes effect in March, could bring in mass arrests and a court fight between Texas and the federal government over immigration powers.
Read MoreUN human rights expert expresses concern as Russian opposition leader Navalny disappears in prison system
Navalny’s allies said he failed to appear in court as expected Monday and they were still searching for him in Russia’s extensive prison system 13 days after his legal team had contact with him.
Read MoreIceland volcano erupts after weeks of quake activity – Reuters
Iceland volcano erupts after weeks of quake activity Reuters Iceland Volcano Erupts Near Grindavik After Weeks of Earthquakes The New York Times Iceland volcano erupts weeks after thousands were evacuated from nearby town MarketWatch Iceland volcano: eruption begins on Reykjanes peninsula after weeks
Read MoreAbbott Signs Law Allowing Texas to Arrest Migrants, Setting Up Federal Showdown – The New York Times
Abbott Signs Law Allowing Texas to Arrest Migrants, Setting Up Federal Showdown The New York Times Texas immigration law allowing migrant arrests signed by Gov. Greg Abbott Axios Attorneys and immigrants brace for new Texas state law NPR Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill
Read MoreSerbia’s opposition takes to the streets claiming election fraud in Sunday’s vote
International monitors have said that Serbia’s tense weekend snap vote was held in “unjust conditions” and they urged the authorities to investigate reports of irregularities as opposition supporters took to the streets to protest.
Read MoreIceland Volcano Erupts Near Grindavik After Weeks of Earthquakes
Iceland’s weather service had warned that a volcanic eruption was likely after thousands of earthquakes were recorded this month.
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