Oct 03 Leaked records open a ‘Pandora’ box of financial secrets By Jonathan Mattise, Michael Liedtke, Associated Press Hundreds of world leaders, powerful politicians, billionaires, celebrities, religious leaders and drug dealers have been hiding their investments in mansions, exclusive beachfront property, yachts and other assets for the past quarter-century, according to a review of nearly 12 million files… Continue reading
Oct 03 North Korea threatens top UN body after emergency meeting By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press North Korea has warned the U.N. Security Council against criticizing the isolated country’s missile program, in a statement Sunday that included unspecified threats against the international body. Continue reading
Oct 03 Watch 4:10 What’s at stake at the upcoming world climate conference By PBS NewsHour Global environmental leaders met in Milan for a summit, weeks ahead of COP26, the UN climate conference world leaders will attend in Glasgow, Scotland. As temperatures rise and climate pledges by major polluters go unmet, the pressure is on. Somini… Continue watching
Oct 03 Russia hits record number of daily COVID-19 deaths By Associated Press The national coronavirus task force said 890 deaths were recorded over the past day, exceeding the 887 reported on Friday. The task force also said the number of new infections in the past day was the second-highest of the year… Continue reading
Oct 03 Bomb at Kabul mosque kills 5 civilians, Taliban say By Samya Kullab, Associated Press An apparent roadside bomb went off at the gate of the sprawling Eid Gah Mosque in Kabul at a time when a memorial service was being held for the mother of chief Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid. Five people were killed,… Continue reading
Oct 02 European-Japanese space mission gets 1st glimpse of Mercury By Associated Press A joint European-Japanese spacecraft got its first glimpse of Mercury as it swung by the solar system’s innermost planet while on a mission to deliver two probes into orbit in 2025. Continue reading
Oct 02 In modest step, Qatar holds its 1st legislative council vote The “experiment," as Qatari officials have described the vote, comes as the 2022 World Cup casts a global spotlight on the hereditarily ruled nation and generates pressure for reform. Qatar first introduced plans for the legislative elections in its 2003… Continue reading
Oct 02 Philippine leader Duterte announces retirement from politics By Jim Gomez, Joeal Calupitan, Associated Press “The overwhelming sentiment of the Filipino is that I’m not qualified, and it would be a violation of the constitution,” Duterte said. “I will follow what you wish, and today I announce my retirement from politics."… Continue reading
Oct 01 Watch 4:49 How Brexit played a role in Britain’s gas shortages By Malcolm Brabant The British government is warning that the country’s fuel crisis is likely to last for another week. Gas stations across Britain have had to shut down because a lack of truckers has caused huge supply difficulties. As special correspondent Malcolm… Continue watching
Oct 01 Watch 6:02 Sexual abuse allegations upend National Women’s Soccer League, FIFA to investigate The National Women’s Soccer League suspended all its weekend matches amid allegations of sexual abuse by former coaches. The North Carolina Courage fired coach Paul Riley following reports he sexually coerced multiple players, and the Washington Spirit coach was fired… Continue watching