BERLIN – A German train drivers’ union says they will stage another strike after talks with the country’s main railway operator over the weekend failed to produce an agreement. The GDL union said Monday that freight train drivers would go on strike Tuesday and passenger train drivers would follow Wednesday, …
Read More »Session in German Auschwitz trial canceled due to defendant's ill health; resuming next week
BERLIN – A German court says this week’s session in the trial of a 93-year-old former SS sergeant who served in the Auschwitz death camp has been called off due to the defendant’s poor health. The Lueneburg state court said Wednesday that Oskar Groening was ill and not able to …
Read More »10 dead in tornado in Mexican border city Ciudad Acuna
MEXICO CITY – A tornado has hit the northern Mexico border city of Ciudad Acuna and officials say at least 10 people are dead. A spokeswoman for the interior department of the northern state of Coahuila says Monday’s twister destroyed houses. Rosario says 10 people had been confirmed killed so …
Read More »Amnesty says researcher refused entry to United Arab Emirates to speak on migrant labor
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Amnesty International says one of its researchers was denied entry to the United Arab Emirates, where he was planning to speak about companies’ responsibility in ensuring the rights of migrant laborers in the Gulf. The London-based group said Wednesday that acting head of business and …
Read More »Syrian militants advance in northwest after capturing government stronghold
BEIRUT – Activists say militants led by al-Qaida’s branch in Syria are advancing in the northwestern province of Idlib after capturing a government stronghold. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and the Local Coordination Committees said Friday that the so-called Fatah Army has captured several villages near the town of …
Read More »Biden jokes about Las Vegas luring Eagles away from Philly: 'I’ll get divorced if that happens'
President Joe Biden welcomed the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights to the White House on Monday to their championship celebration. As Biden talked about Las Vegas becoming one of the top sports cities with champions ranging from the NHL’s Golden Knights and the WNBA’s Aces, he joked about …
Read More »Blake Snell joins elite company with second-career Cy Young Award
There are now 22 players in Major League Baseball history who have won multiple Cy Young Awards. Blake Snell was named the 2023 NL Cy Young Award winner Wednesday night after a superb season with the San Diego Padres. The left-hander joins elite company. Eleven pitchers who have won the …
Read More »Warriors head coach Steve Kerr: Draymond Green 'crossed' line with chokehold, suspension is 'deserved'
Draymond Green was suspended five games for his role in a brawl between his Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves Tuesday night after the polarizing forward put Rudy Gobert in a headlock. Green, Klay Thompson and Jaden McDaniels were all ejected just two minutes into Tuesday night’s game after …
Read More »Families of Israeli hostages march towards Jerusalem demanding action from government
Tens of thousands of Israeli supporters marched from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem this week in protest of government inaction on rescuing hostages. Families of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas were the focal point of the support as the procession marched over the course of three days. The march is set …
Read More »Tommy DeVito picks up first career win as Giants' defense picks off Sam Howell 3 times
Sam Howell threw three interceptions among six Commanders turnovers, and Washington may have reached the low point of Ron Rivera’s tenure with a 31-19 home loss Sunday to the last-place New York Giants. The Commanders (4-7) lost to the Giants (3-8) for the second time this season, this time to …
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