Egypt’s ousted Islamist president Mursi dies after collapsing in court
Former Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi, the first democratically elected head of state in Egypt’s modern history, died on Monday aged 67 after collapsing in a...
Exclusive: U.S. preparing to send more troops to Middle East – sources
The United States is preparing to send additional troops to the Middle East in response to mounting concerns over Iran, which Washington blames for attacks...
Gunshots at Raptors parade send crowds running: police
Crowds of Raptors fans attending a victory parade through Toronto were sent running in fear on Monday after reports of nearby gunfire, as seen in...
EU at odds over Albania, Macedonia joining; Cyprus threatens veto over Turkey
European Union states were at loggerheads on Monday over starting talks with Albania and North Macedonia to enter the bloc, while Cyprus threatened to veto...
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine diagnosed with throat cancer; band cancels 2019 shows
Dave Mustaine, lead singer and guitarist for the heavy metal band Megadeth, has been diagnosed with throat cancer, forcing the band to cancel most of...
U.S. denounces ‘nuclear blackmail’ as Iran plans to breach uranium limit
Iran said on Monday it would soon breach limits on how much enriched uranium it can stockpile under a 2015 agreement rejected by the United...
When elders leave hospital, falls are big reason they return
(Reuters Health) – Preventing falls among elderly patients who’ve just left the hospital is an important part of keeping them safe, a large U.S. study...
Common nerve pain drug linked to suicidal behavior, overdose
(Reuters Health) – A class of medications used for nerve and muscle pain, including the popular drug Lyrica, increases users’ risks for suicidal behavior, unintentional...
Brazil leader signs law allowing foreign carriers to operate domestic flights
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday signed a bill into law allowing foreign airlines to operate domestic flights in Latin America’s largest air market....
Guatemala ex-first lady faces battle for presidency after first round win
Former first lady Sandra Torres won a clear victory in the first round of Guatemala’s presidential election, results showed on Monday, but the center-left candidate...