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Boeing CEO to testify before Congress about grounded 737 MAX
Boeing Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg has agreed to testify before Congress next month on the grounded 737 MAX that was involved in two fatal crashes that killed 346 people, a U.S. House of Representatives committee and the company said…
UK Supreme Court rules suspension of Parliament was illegal
In a major blow to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Britain’s highest court ruled Tuesday that his decision to suspend Parliament for five weeks in the crucial countdown to the country’s Brexit deadline was illegal.
Saudi Arabia says Iran missiles, drones attacked oil sites
Saudi Arabia alleged Wednesday an attack by drones and cruise missiles on the heart of the kingdom’s oil industry was “unquestionably sponsored by Iran,” naming but not directly accusing Tehran of launching the assault. Iran denies being…
Mourning for Zimbabwe’s Mugabe marred by dispute, stampede
Controversy over where and when former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe will be buried and a stampede which injured several people trying to view his body marred the mourning for the deceased leader Thursday.
UK court rules Johnson’s suspension of Parliament unlawful
A Scottish court dealt another blow to Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit plans Wednesday, ruling that his decision to suspend Parliament less than two months before the U.K. is due to leave the European Union was an unlawful attempt to…
Building an Inclusive United Nations with Taiwan on Board
Dr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu, Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs
This July, President Tsai Ing-wen of the Republic of China (Taiwan) transited through New York, an icon of diversity and freedom and home to the United Nations, as a…
UK’s Johnson moves to suspend Parliament ahead of Brexit
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson asked Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday to suspend Parliament, a maneuver that outraged his critics because it will give the opposition even less time to block a no-deal Brexit before the scheduled Oct. 31…
Ebola outbreak spreads to 3rd province in eastern Congo
Congo’s year-long Ebola outbreak has spread to a new province, with two cases, including one death, confirmed in South Kivu, according to the government health ministry.
Flights out of Hong Kong canceled again amid protests
Protesters severely crippled operations at Hong Kong’s international airport for a second day Tuesday, forcing authorities to cancel all remaining flights out of the city after demonstrators took over the terminals as part of their push for…
Sudan detains nine soldiers after protesters killed
Sudan’s military council spokesman said on Friday that nine soldiers from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the country’s most powerful paramilitary group, have been dismissed and detained in connection with the killing of protesters this…
Oklahoma Inmate Jailed for Nearly 30 Years Freed After Judge Rules He’s Innocent
An Oklahoma inmate who served more than 28 years behind bars was released from prison after a judge overturned his conviction for a 1991 murder.
Israeli Prime Minister’s wife Sara admits misusing public funds
The wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has admitted to misuse of state funds and will have to pay $15,000.
Harry and Meghan share picture of son Archie on Father’s Day
Prince Harry and Meghan posted today an adorable photograph of Archie in a touching tribute for Father's Day.
PAHO calls for blood donation systems to be strengthened to ensure 100% voluntary donations
In Latin America and the Caribbean, voluntary donation accounts for less than half of all blood supplies. For World Blood Donor Day, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is calling for countries to strengthen their voluntary, unpaid…
Taiwan’s Advances in Digital Healthcare
This year marks the 24th anniversary of Taiwan’s implementation of universal health coverage. Taiwan’s National Health Insurance (NHI) covers the full spectrum of essential and high-quality health services, from prevention and treatment to…