By Martin Goillandeau, CNN Tigrayan forces summarily executed dozens of civilians in two towns they controlled in Ethiopia’s northern Amhara region between August 31 and September 9, 2021, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Thursday. HRW urged the United Nations Human Rights Council to create an international inquiry into the abuses committed by warring parties
Continue Reading By Martin Goillandeau, CNN Tigrayan forces summarily executed dozens of civilians in two towns they controlled in Ethiopia’s northern Amhara region between August 31 and September 9, 2021, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Thursday. HRW urged the United Nations Human Rights Council to create an international inquiry into the abuses committed by warring parties
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By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer Stocks are mixed on Wall Street Friday as investors weigh the latest government reading on consumer prices, which shows inflation is at a four-decade high. The S&P 500 was up 0.3%, shedding most of an early gain. The benchmark index has now recovered most of the losses incurred after
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By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer Stocks are mixed on Wall Street Friday as investors weigh the latest government reading on consumer prices, which shows inflation is at a four-decade high. The S&P 500 was up 0.3%, shedding most of an early gain. The benchmark index has now recovered most of the losses incurred after
Continue Reading MOSCOW (AP) — A senior Russian diplomat has warned the United States and its NATO allies that their own security would suffer if they “torpedo” providing Russia with certain military guarantees. Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged the West to provide guarantees that would preclude NATO from expanding to Ukraine or deploying troops and weapons
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By Max Foster and Amy Woodyatt, CNN It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — and Britain’s royal family are getting ready by releasing their Christmas cards. Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge shared a family photo used for this year’s official Christmas card, while Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall went
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By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Christian Braun waded through hundreds of camping students in the foyer of Allen Fieldhouse, trying to navigate his way from the locker room to the court for a final shootaround before Kansas took on UTEP down the road in Kansas City. It was Monday afternoon.
Continue Reading By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Christian Braun waded through hundreds of camping students in the foyer of Allen Fieldhouse, trying to navigate his way from the locker room to the court for a final shootaround before Kansas took on UTEP down the road in Kansas City. It was Monday afternoon.
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By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN …And just like that, it’s time for this week’s TV OT. See what I did there? What’s my age again? As we come closer to closing out 2021, this curious cat decided to look ahead by looking back, researching what pop culture milestones were upon us in the new year. The
Continue Reading By ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A report showing inflation rising at its fastest rate in nearly four decades is raising fresh questions about the fate of President Joe Biden’s social and environment legislation. Both sides hope the report will influence whether pivotal Sen. Joe Manchin will back the proposal. The West Virginia
Continue Reading Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Un futbolista colombiano anunció que él y sus compañeros de equipo recibieron amenazas de muerte luego de un polémico partido de fútbol en Colombia el sábado 4 de diciembre. En el partido en cuestión, entre Llaneros Fútbol Club y Unión Magdalena, el equipo Llaneros concedió dos goles en el tiempo
Continue Reading By Brianna Keilar, CNN Chili mac is a favorite MRE (ready-to-eat meal) of United States service members — and it’s what CNN anchor Brianna Keilar is making to honor them for one of the biggest college football rivalries — the Army-Navy Game — taking place tomorrow, December 11. Boosted by warming spices, this Cincinnati-style chili
Continue Reading Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — El Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos expresó este jueves su rechazo a la decisión de Nicaragua de cortar relaciones diplomáticas con Taiwán y solo reconocer a China. A través de un comunicado, afirmaron que “sin el mandato que viene de una elección libre y justa, las acciones de
Continue Reading By Amy Traynor, CNN Created at least 73 years ago to celebrate the Army-Navy football game day, this cocktail “balances the tartness of fresh lemon juice” with sweet, creamy orgeat syrup and Angostura bitters that add depth, according to Amy Traynor of MoodyMixologist.com. There, Traynor has beverage recipes for any occasion. Make 2 servings Ingredients
Continue Reading By CURT ANDERSON Associated Press CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — A Florida aquarium has created a legacy for its famed Winter the Dolphin following her recent death, including virtual reality encounters with the star of the Dolphin Tale movies. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium announced Friday that Winter’s legacy will include an ongoing memorial, a funding endowment,
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Bob Dole was being honored with a private service at Washington National Cathedral and a public one at the World War II Memorial on Friday after lying in state at the U.S. Capitol.
Continue Reading By COSTAS KANTOURIS Associated Press THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Police in northern Greece have arrested 11 people after a high school principal was handcuffed by alleged members of a self-styled vigilante group that opposes pandemic restrictions. Greece is battling a spike in infections and a near-record level of deaths as roughly one quarter of the
Continue Reading By DANICA KIRKA and JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A British appellate court has opened the door for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to be extradited to the United States. The High Court in London on Friday overturned a lower court that found Assange’s mental health was too fragile to withstand incarceration in America.
Continue Reading By AMY FORLITI and STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A patrol sergeant who was backing up other officers when Daunte Wright was killed has taken the stand in the manslaughter trial of former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter. Prosecutors called Mychal Johnson to testify Friday. Johnson, who was a Brooklyn Center sergeant, was
Continue Reading By WILL WEISSERT and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Bob Dole is being honored Friday at Washington National Cathedral as top leaders from both parties gathered to display the kind of bipartisanship now rare in modern government. Dole’s flag-draped casket was carried in by a military honor guard as the congregation stood and
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