By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The island nation of Tonga has reported its first-ever case of COVID-19 after a traveler from New Zealand tested positive. Tonga is among the few remaining nations in the world that have avoided outbreaks of the virus. Like many of its neighbors, Tonga’s isolation has
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By Laura He, CNN Business For the second time this month, China’s most indebted developer Evergrande has reportedly managed to avoid default at the last minute. The debt-stricken firm paid interest on a dollar-denominated bond that was due in late September, just as a 30-day grace period expired, according to the New York Times and
Continue Reading Mariana Toro (CNN Español) — Aproximadamente 70 países cambian de horario por estas fechas: de invierno, si están en el hemisferio norte, o de verano, si están en el hemisferio sur. Muchos países cerca del ecuador no ajustan sus relojes en ningún momento del año. Si estás en un país con cambio de horario en el
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JERICHO, West Bank (AP) — Tourists are being offered a new glimpse at one of the largest ancient mosaics in the Middle East after renovations undertaken by the Palestinian Authority with aid from Japan. The 930-square-meter (10,000-square foot) stone mosaic, with intricate geometric patterns, is part of what’s known as Hisham’s Palace. It was built
Continue Reading olivertapia (CNN) — David Henderson, organizador del vuelo en el que murieron el jugador de fútbol Emiliano Sala y el piloto David Ibbotson, fue declarado culpable de poner en peligro la seguridad de la aeronave, confirmó el jueves el Tribunal de la Corona de Cardiff a CNN. Emiliano Sala y el piloto David Ibbotson viajaban
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With COVID-19 cases dropping across Mid-Missouri, how are you planning to enjoy Halloween?
Continue Reading By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is flying to a Group of 20 summit in Rome with one big goal. He hopes to persuade leaders of the world’s biggest economies to put their money where their mouth is at the U.N. climate summit in Scotland. Johnson wants to
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By Aya Elamroussi and Rebekah Riess, CNN Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre repaid the state of Mississippi $600,000 that he allegedly received illegally from welfare funds intended to serve families in need, according to the state’s auditor. But he could still face a civil legal battle if he doesn’t pay the remaining money the state
Continue Reading By FRANK JORDANS and SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — This year’s U.N. climate summit in Glasgow renews an urgent question to the international community: Can the world come together to confront the common enemy of global warming before it’s too late? World leaders will try to cajole each other into doing more to
Continue Reading By SETH BORENSTEIN and FRANK JORDANS Associated Press World leaders are about to gather in Scotland to try to get global warming under more control. Two weeks of intense climate change negotiations start Sunday, and some leaders say humanity’s future is at stake. The risk of failure looms large. None of the United Nations’ three
Continue Reading By HUZHONG WU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The U.S. wants to deepen its relationship with Taiwan, the self-ruled island claimed by China, which has become a major point of conflict in the strained U.S.-China relationship. Sandra Oudkirk, the new director of the American Institute in Taiwan, the de facto embassy, reiterated the U.S.
Continue Reading By SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press SALAR, Afghanistan (AP) — Residents of the little Afghan village of Salar are embracing stability now that the war is over. After being caught in the crossfire during 20 years of fighting, any issues they have with Taliban rule are secondary to peace. But many draw the line at one
Continue Reading By SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press SALAR, Afghanistan (AP) — Residents of the Afghan village of Salar are embracing stability now that the war is over. After being caught in the crossfire during 20 years of fighting, any issues they have with Taliban rule are secondary to peace. But many draw the line at one point:
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By Chloe Melas, CNN Dubai better get ready because Bravo’s “Real Housewives” is headed there next. Andy Cohen, the executive producer of the popular reality series’ announced on the Today Show Monday that the network is launching “The Real Housewives of Dubai.” The show, which has not yet begun filming, will premiere sometime next year.
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By Joe Sutton, CNN The home of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Dorit Kemsley was robbed Wednesday night. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, three men who were wearing black hoodies and dark pants broke into the home at 10:50 p.m. and robbed a victim. The identity of the victim was not
Continue Reading Martin Savidge, Mallika Kallingal, Angela Barajas and Eric Fiegel, CNN It’s been nearly two weeks since jury selection began in the trial of the three men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery, and of the thousand people summoned for jury duty, less than half have turned up. Of the first batch of 600 people summoned when
Continue Reading By VANESSA GERA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish lawmakers have held an emotional debate on proposed legislation dubbed “Stop LGBT,” which would ban pride parades and other public gatherings deemed to “promote” same-sex relationships. The lawmakers are due to vote Friday on whether to reject or continue work on the proposal, which is
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Columbia Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department said it would have an adequate number of officers working every shift throughout Halloween weekend. The department said it is important to call 911 if you feel like you may be in a dangerous situation. “If you see something, say something,” said Jeff Pitts, Columbia police spokesperson. There
Continue Reading MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Wild winds in the city of Melbourne and across the Australian state of Victoria have torn off roofs, downed trees and left more than 450,000 homes without power. Energy manager AEMO says the damage was severe and warned that some customers wouldn’t have electricity over the weekend or even by early
Continue Reading olivertapia Roma (CNN) — La última vez que el presidente Joe Biden visitó el Vaticano, todavía se estaba recuperando de la pérdida de su hijo Beau por cáncer un año antes. El motivo de su visita en 2016 fue la Tercera Conferencia Internacional de Medicina Regenerativa y, en un discurso pronunciado con una enorme escultura
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