World Apr 30 Ukraine approved for $17 billion in aid The International Monetary Fund board has approved a two-year, $17 billion loan package for Ukraine, hinging on country-wide economic reforms. The changes included raising taxes, freezing the minimum wage and raising energy prices -- all steps that could hit households…
World Apr 30 Workers around the world prepare for International Labor Day International Labor Day is a bank holiday celebrating workers and labor in dozens of countries on May 1. In the U.S., however, it's observed on the first Monday of September.
World Apr 29 Pro-Russian demonstrators storm building in Luhansk, Ukraine Video by the Associated Press Around 150 pro-Russian demonstrators broke into and seized the regional administration building Tuesday in Luhansk, Ukraine.
Nation Apr 29 Carjackers will drive themselves to severe penalties in Detroit Carjackers, you have been warned. A new effort launched Monday in Detroit and Flint, Michigan, warns would-be thieves that carjacking is a federal crime, punishable with up to life in prison, or in some cases, death. U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade…
World Apr 25 At least 31 killed in bombings at Iraq campaign rally Bombings at a campaign rally in Baghdad Friday have left at least 15 people dead and 25 wounded, the Associated Press reports. At least three bombs went off at a rally for a Shiite group ahead of Iraq’s parliamentary election…
World Apr 25 Possible blockade in eastern Ukraine, while Russia’s credit rating takes a hit The Ukrainian government said Friday it would continue to try to oust pro-Russian militants from eastern Ukraine, including possibly blockading the militants in the eastern city of Slovyansk, calling it an operation to dislodge “terrorists.”…
Nation Apr 25 16-year-old girl stabbed to death at Connecticut high school A 16-year-old girl has been stabbed to death inside a Connecticut high school and a teenage boy has been taken into custody, the Associated Press reports. Police say the boy was taken into custody Friday after emergency responders were called…
World Apr 25 North Korea detains 24-year-old American tourist seeking asylum North Korea said on Friday it had detained a 24-year-old American tourist in April for what it said was "a gross violation of its legal order," Reuters reports.
Education Apr 24 New York City vs. its charter schools In New York City, a conflict is brewing between city government and one of the most successful charter school networks in the city.
Nation Apr 23 South Sudan: Too many bodies to count Since December, violent fighting between the president's forces and rebel groups in South Sudan has led to an estimated 1 million people driven from their homes.