Congo says it will launch a tender for a new passport maker after Semlex talks fail
The Democratic Republic of Congo will tender for a new passport-maker after talks with Brussels-based manufacturer Semlex fell through, the country’s foreign ministry said on...
PG&E pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in California wildfire deaths: report
PG&E pleaded guilty on Tuesday to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter stemming from a devastating Northern California wildfire touched off by the utility company’s downed...
Recovery slow for many black-owned businesses
Gary Connell, owner of ‘Healthy Hair’ salon in Maryland, is struggling to keep his new business solvent as some economists are sounding the alarm that...
U.S senators introduce bill to reform aircraft certification after 737 MAX crashes
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced a bill on Tuesday to reform aircraft certification following two fatal Boeing Co 737 MAX crashes, lawmakers said...
20 Indian troops killed in China clashes: Indian army
The Indian army said on Tuesday that 20 of its soldiers were killed in clashes with Chinese troops at a disputed border site, in a...
U.S. extends non-essential travel restrictions with Canada, Mexico
The Trump administration said on Tuesday it would extend existing restrictions on non-essential travel at land ports of entry with Canada and Mexico due to...
U.S.’s Hook says wants in-person meeting with Iran on prisoners
A senior U.S. diplomat said on Tuesday he would love to have an in-person meeting with Iranian officials to discuss consular matters, a term U.S....
Cycling: Dutchman Terpstra suffers heavy crash during training
Former Paris-Roubaix winner Niki Terpstra’s season hung in the balance after he suffered a heavy crash during training on Tuesday, his wife said....
Turkey accuses France of exacerbating Libya crisis
Turkey angrily accused France on Tuesday of exacerbating the crisis in Libya and violating U.N. and NATO decisions by supporting the forces of Khalifa Haftar...
St. Louis removes Columbus statue, latest monument after racial protests
A statue of Christopher Columbus has been removed from a St. Louis park, officials said on Tuesday, the latest monument taken down in response to...