Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88 Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday. He was 88. World 21 Apr, 2025
CPN-MC not happy with delay in Parliament's winter session The CPN-Maoist Centre, the chief opposition party, has expressed dissatisfaction over the government's inordinate delay in beginning the winter session of Parliament. Nepal 03 Jan, 2025
First stone-built Hindu temple in the Middle East rises in the UAE ahead of Modi's latest visit Modi's original visit to the Emirates in 2015 was the first by an Indian prime minister in 34 years. World 12 Feb, 2024
Jury finds Rittenhouse not guilty in Kenosha shootings Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of all charges Friday after testifying he acted in self-defense in the deadly Kenosha shootings that became a flashpoint in the debate over guns, vigilantism and racial injustice in the U.S. World 20 Nov, 2021
Floyd family agrees to $27M settlement amidst ex-cop's trial The city of Minneapolis on Friday agreed to pay $27 million to settle a civil lawsuit from George Floyd’s family over the Black man’s death in police custody, as jury selection continued in a former officer’s murder trial. World 13 Mar, 2021
Trump may soon have to answer rape allegations under oath During a December visit to New York City, writer E. Jean Carroll says she went shopping with a fashion consultant to find the “best outfit” for one of the most important days of her life - when she’ll sit face-to-face with the man she accuses of raping her decades ago, former President Donald Trump. World 24 Feb, 2021
Ivanka Trump questioned under oath in lawsuit over use of inauguration funds Ivanka Trump, the president’s daughter and adviser, was questioned under oath this week as part of a civil lawsuit alleging misuse of nonprofit funds for Donald Trump’s inauguration four years ago. District of Columbia Attorney General Karl... Women 03 Dec, 2020
Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 31.57 million, death toll over 968,500 At least 31,577,550 people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 968,599 people have died, a Reuters tally showed. Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases... Women 23 Sep, 2020
Lawyer says Blake paralyzed, protests erupt for 3rd night KENOSHA: Jacob Blake, the Black man shot multiple times by police in Wisconsin, is paralyzed, and it would “take a miracle” for him to walk again, his family’s attorney said Tuesday, while calling for the officer who opened fire to be arrested... Women 26 Aug, 2020
Meghan's lawsuit against British tabloid has court hearing LONDON: A British newspaper publisher fought back against the Duchess of Sussex at a court hearing Friday, rejecting allegations that it deliberately stoked a dispute between Meghan and her father and asking for the claim to be struck from her... Travel Abroad 26 Apr, 2020
Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault, rape, in victory for #MeToo movement NEW YORK: Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein was convicted of sexual assault and rape in a New York court on Monday and taken off to jail in handcuffs, a victory for the #MeToo movement that inspired women to publicly accuse powerful men of... Women 25 Feb, 2020
India's Tendulkar sues Australian cricket bat maker over $2 mln in royalties SYDNEY: Indian cricket great Sachin Tendulkar has filed a civil lawsuit against an Australian bat manufacturer, accusing it of using his name and image to promote products and then failing to pay him $2 million in royalties. In Federal Court...
