NOVI SAD, Serbia (AP) — Thousands joined a protest march on Sunday in the northern Serbian city of Novi Sad to mark one month since a concrete canopy on the outside of the city’s railway station crashed down, killing 15 people and injuring two. Protesters held a huge banner with a red handprint at the
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By Hanna Ziady, CNN (CNN) — Police in Australia said a woman was forced to fend off a deadly tiger snake in her vehicle while driving 50 miles per hour on a freeway outside Melbourne. Police officers responded to reports of a barefoot woman trying to flag down vehicles on the side of the Monash
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — An ugly brawl after the final whistle marred Michigan’s shocking upset win over rival Ohio State, who entered the game at the No. 2 team in the nation. In the 120th edition of “The Game,” the Buckeyes were nearly a 20-point favorite at home as they looked to snap
Continue ReadingPESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani officials say sectarian clashes have killed at least 130 people in the northwest during the last 10 days. Violence flared in Kurram district on Nov. 21 when gunmen ambushed a vehicle convoy and killed scores, mostly Shiite Muslims. Nobody claimed responsibility for the assault, which triggered retaliatory attacks and arson.
Continue ReadingBy Arlette Saenz and Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden will fulfill a two-year promise to visit Africa as he departs Sunday night for Angola, a trip aimed at highlighting US investment in the continent under his watch in the face of China’s deepening inroads in the region. Biden’s three-day visit to oil-rich
Continue Reading By Ashley R. Williams, Sarah Dewberry and Zenebou Sylla, CNN (CNN) — Biting cold temperatures – below-freezing in some areas – will sweep across a large swath of the United States Sunday while record-breaking, lake-effect snow makes post-holiday travel treacherous and nearly “impossible” in parts of the Great Lakes region. People in parts of New
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s High Court acquitted former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s son, Tarique Rahman, and overturned a verdict against him iover a deadly 2004 grenade attack on a political rally. Sunday’s ruling comes at a critical time as the South Asian country suffers political tension after long-time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
Continue ReadingGermán Padinger (CNN Español) — La guerra civil estalló en Siria en 2011, hace ya más de 13 años, en medio de una ola de protestas y levantamientos en casi todo Medio Oriente que llegó a conocerse como “primavera árabe” y tuvo amplios efectos políticos y sociales en la región. Muchas cosas pasaron desde entonces,
Continue Reading By Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — A single 15-minute argument in the middle of this week could change Chase Strangio’s life – and the lives of so many people like him in the United States. Strangio, an attorney for the ACLU, is set to make history Wednesday as the first known transgender person to argue
Continue Reading By Eyad Kourdi, Tim Lister, Sophie Tanno and Raja Razek, CNN (CNN) — Syrian and Russian jets are stepping up strikes on opposition forces in northern Syria in retaliation for the sudden offensive that has cost the regime control of the country’s second largest city, Aleppo. The offensive has also led to the capture by
Continue ReadingCNN By Holmes Lybrand, Zachary Cohen, Evan Perez and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that he intends to nominate Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, in an extraordinary announcement that once in office Trump would move to replace the current director, Christopher Wray, before his term expires. “I am
Continue ReadingBy Holmes Lybrand, Zachary Cohen, Evan Perez and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that he intends to nominate Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, in an extraordinary announcement that once in office Trump would move to replace the current director, Christopher Wray, before his term expires. “I am proud
Continue Reading By Ibrahim Dahman, Abeer Salman, Caitlin Danaher and Hanna Ziady, CNN (CNN) — At least 200 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on northern Gaza Saturday, according to local health officials, as the United Nations said it would pause aid deliveries through the enclave’s main crossing after more of its trucks were stolen. The developments
Continue ReadingBELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s president has rejected any responsibility for a powerful explosion that temporarily cut water and power supplies to large swathes of neighboring Kosovo. President Aleksandar Vucic claimed Sunday that such accusations are part of a “hybrid” warfare against his country. Kosovo officials said police arrested eight people after an explosion on
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans will control the White House and both houses of Congress come January. But President-elect Donald Trump’s intent to nominate loyalists to fill key Cabinet posts has set up a possible confrontation with the Senate, which has the constitutional responsibility for “advice and consent” on presidential nominees. Trump and his
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — A third night of protests in the Georgian capital against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union has left 44 people hospitalized. Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the parliament Saturday night, throwing stones and setting off fireworks. Georgia’s Interior Ministry said Sunday that
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Ultra low-cost online retailers Temu and Shein are giving Western retailers a run for their money this holiday shopping season. Software company Salesforce says it expects roughly one in five online purchases in the U.S., the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada to be made through four online marketplaces based or founded in Asia.
Continue ReadingBy Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a monster stat line on Saturday, notching his first career 40-point triple-double as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Washington Wizards 124-114. The ‘Greek Freak’ recorded 42 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists on 62.5% shooting from the field in the victory, for his
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DUBLIN (AP) — Results from Ireland’s election suggest the two dominant center-right parties look likely to form a new government. If they do, it will be with a reduced vote share and after complex coalition negotiations. Incumbent governing parties Fine Gael and Fianna Fail and left-of-center opposition Sinn Fein are jostling to see
Continue ReadingBy Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Thanksgiving leaves many lethargic and in a food coma. But for 22 NFL teams on Sunday, they will have to shake off that rust as a full slate of games takes place on Week 13 of the 2024 season. The traditional Thanksgiving games kicked off the week’s action, with
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