Jan 17 Sudanese forces open fire on anti-coup protesters, killing 7 By Samy Magdy, Associated Press The military takeover has scuttled hopes of a peaceful transition to democracy in Sudan, more than two years after a popular uprising forced the removal of longtime ruler Omar al-Bashir in April 2019. Continue reading
Jan 17 Omicron slamming South American hospitals as workers fall ill By Débora Álvares, Almudena Calatrava, Associated Press The coronavirus' omicron variant is barreling across South America and pressuring hospitals whose employees are getting infected and taking sick leave, leaving facilities understaffed to cope with COVID-19's third wave. Continue reading
Jan 17 Novak Djokovic returns to Serbia after Australia bars entry, French Open may do the same By Darko Bandic, Dusan Stojanovic, Associated Press A plane carrying Djokovic touched down in his native Serbia on Monday. That closed at least the first chapter in a dizzying drama that has resonance in the world of elite sports, Australian pandemic politics and the polarized debate over… Continue reading
Jan 17 555.55-carat black diamond believed to be from outer space shown off in Dubai By Associated Press Auction house Sotheby's Dubai has unveiled a diamond that's literally from out of this world. Sotheby's calls the 555.55-carat black diamond believed to have come from outer space "The Enigma."… Continue reading
Jan 17 Beijing to limit Olympic tickets to 'selected' spectators By Associated Press Organizers of the Beijing Olympics say they will only offer event tickets to "selected" spectators because of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Jan 17 Flights sent to assess damage after Tonga volcanic eruption By Nick Perry, Associated Press New Zealand and Australia have sent military surveillance flights to assess the damage a huge undersea volcanic eruption caused in Tonga. Continue reading
Jan 17 N. Korea makes 4th missile launch in a month with firing of short-range weapons By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press North Korea has fired two short-range missiles into the sea in its fourth weapons launch this month. Continue reading
Jan 16 Ukraine says Russia behind cyberattack in 'hybrid war' move By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press Ukraine said Sunday that Russia was behind a cyberattack that defaced its government websites and alleged that Russia is engaged in an increasing “hybrid war” against its neighbor. Continue reading
Jan 16 Ruled out: Australia deports Djokovic for being unvaccinated By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press Novak Djokovic was deported from Australia on Sunday after losing a bid to stay in the country to defend his Australian Open title despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19. Continue reading
Jan 16 Watch 9:25 Rising temperatures, dying cattle: Iraq is reeling from climate change By Simona Foltyn Iraq is at the frontlines of the climate crisis, with temperatures rising twice as fast as the global average. It’s also a major oil producer and the world’s second largest offender of gas flaring, a process that releases CO2. Special… Continue watching