Laos Government Says 'Profoundly Saddened' By Tourist Deaths Sjc/cwl
The Laos government said Saturday it was "profoundly saddened" by the deaths of foreign tourists in Vang Vieng, with the toll from a suspected methanol poisoning incident now at six.
Lebanon Says At Least Four Killed In Israeli Strike On Central Beirut
Lebanon's health ministry said at least four people were killed in an Israeli strike in the heart of Beirut on Saturday, with rescue operations still ongoing.
Five Israeli Missiles Strike Residential Building In Heart Of Beirut: Lebanon State Media
Five Israeli missiles struck a residential building in the heart of Beirut on Saturday, Lebanese state media reported.
No Climate Deal Better Than 'Bad' One, Say NGOs At COP29
More than 300 activist groups on Saturday jointly urged developing nations to walk away from deadlocked COP29 climate negotiations if wealthy countries do not make a better offer.
Several Explosions Heard In Beirut: AFP
AFP reporters in Beirut and its surrounds heard at least three large explosions, after a day of Israeli bombardment in the capital's southern suburbs as Israel fights Hezbollah.
What Forcing Google To Sell Chrome Could Mean
US antitrust lawyers are calling on a judge to force the sale of Google's Chrome browser to limit the company's market clout in a move that would shake up the internet giant.
Uruguay's Left Turns To Ailing Mujica As Election Talisman
Uruguay's ex-president Jose Mujica, a hero of the left but ailing at 89, has drawn on his last reserves to campaign far and wide for the man seen as his heir apparent ahead of elections Sunday.
Tanzania Opposition Leader Freeman Mbowe Released On Bail
Tanzania's main opposition leader Freeman Mbowe has been released on bail, his party said Saturday, after he was detained just days before local polls.
Australia Out For 104 Against India After Starc Digs In
Mitchell Starc hit a defiant 26 to keep Australia in touch on day two of the opening Test at Perth, with the hosts all out ...
Haitian Gang Leader 'Barbecue' Escapes Armed Police Confrontation
One of Haiti's most powerful gang leaders, best known by his nickname "Barbecue," fled a police operation in the capital Port-au-Prince that left two of his close associates dead, authorities said ...
US Moves To Ramp Up Military Engagements With Fiji
The United States and Fiji have started work on a key agreement that could see American troops ramp up their presence in the Pacific nation, Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said Saturday.
Indian Billionaire Adani Down Again, But Not Out
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's feverish push to expand his global energy and infrastructure empire has been knocked by US bribery charges, but analysts believe the tycoon will bounce back.