‘New Cold War’: Russia and West vie for influence in Africa
AdminsRussian, French and American leaders are crisscrossing Africa to win support for their positions on the war in Ukraine, waging what some say is the most intense competition for influence…
Canada says pope’s apology to Indigenous not enough
The Canadian government says Pope Francis’ apology to Indigenous peoples for abuses they suffered in the country’s church-run residential schools didn’t go far enough QUEBEC CITY -- The Canadian government made…
Brittney Griner testifies in Russian court as US works to secure her release
Brittney Griner testified on Wednesday in a Russian court more than five months after she was detained in the country, saying she did not mean to violate Russian law when bringing…
EXPLAINER: Why is a Pelosi visit to Taiwan causing tension?
China is warning it will respond forcefully if U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi proceeds with a planned visit to Taiwan BEIJING -- China is warning it will respond forcefully if U.S.…
Saudi crown prince: First EU visit since Khashoggi killing
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is visiting Greece on his first trip to a European Union country since the killing in 2018 of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi ATHENS, Greece…
Tunisians vote in favor of new constitution, officials say
Official preliminary results in Tunisia indicate 94.6% of voters cast in a referendum favor the new constitution proposed by Tunisian President Kais Saied TUNIS, Tunisia -- Tunisians voted in favor of…
Man opens fire on Philippine campus, killing 3 people
Philippine police say a gunman opened fire on university campus in the Philippine capital region, killing a former town mayor and two others in a brazen attack ahead of a…
Milley: China more aggressive, dangerous to US, allies
JAKARTA, Indonesia -- The Chinese military has become significantly more aggressive and dangerous over the past five years, the top U.S. military officer said during a trip to the Indo-Pacific that…
2 Americans dead in Ukraine as Russian attacks continue
Two U.S. citizens have died in the Donbas region of Ukraine, a State Department spokesperson confirmed Saturday to CBS News. The department said it would not provide additional details "out…
Heat waves are hitting around the globe. Scientists say climate change is making them more frequent
As much of the nation swelters under temperatures that have canceled outdoor sports, sparked wildfires and taxed the infrastructure keeping people cool, experts warn that heat waves will only get more…