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Explainer-What is Juneteenth and how are people marking the day?
Juneteenth, a day that marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans, is always observed on June 19 each year. It became a U.S....
Jun 19, 20243 min read


Two US men jailed for conspiracy to sell Iranian oil to China
WASHINGTON - Two Texas men convicted by a U.S. jury in November of trying to sell Iranian petroleum in violation of sanctions imposed...
Jun 12, 20241 min read


Cricket-Pakistan not up to the mark in shock defeat to US, says Babar
Pakistan have a tendency to underestimate less established teams at major tournaments, captain Babar Azam said, adding that his side...
Jun 8, 20242 min read


Act of faith: Kenya enlists evangelical pastors to guide Haiti mission
NAIROBI - In the months leading up to Kenya's deployment of police officers to Haiti, President William Ruto has consulted political...
Jun 6, 20245 min read
Cricket-T20 World Cup a boost to sport's American Dream
NEW YORK - Cricket begins a campaign for the hearts and wallets of American fans this week, as the T20 World Cup kicks off on Saturday...
May 31, 20242 min read


FACTBOX-Cricket-T20 World Cup 2024: dates, past winners and prize money
The following outlines the schedule, venues and prize money for the 2024 T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies, as well as a...
May 29, 20242 min read


Bezos' Blue Origin to launch first crew to edge of space since 2022 grounding
WASHINGTON - Jeff Bezos' space firm Blue Origin is scheduled on Sunday to launch its first crew of humans to the edge of space since the...
May 19, 20242 min read


Four deaths confirmed from severe storm that ravaged Houston
A severe storm packing hurricane-force winds pummeled Houston on Thursday, killing at least four people, blowing windows out of high-rise...
May 17, 20242 min read


Exclusive-Before arrest in Russia, US soldier's relationship with Russian girlfriend turned bloody, wife says
WASHINGTON - Months before his arrest in Russia, U.S. Army soldier Gordon Black made a surprise video call from his overseas tour in...
May 12, 20243 min read


US soldier bucked Army rules before arrest in Russia
WASHINGTON -Before his arrest in Russia, U.S. soldier Gordon Black not only broke Army rules by traveling to the Russian city of...
May 9, 20242 min read


Explainer-What is behind the pro-Palestinian protests at US universities?
Student protests over the war in Gaza have swept the U.S. in past weeks, with police clearing a number of encampments, at times after...
May 4, 20243 min read


US to test ground beef in states with bird-flu outbreaks in dairy cows
CHICAGO -The U.S. government said on Monday it is collecting samples of ground beef at retail stores in states with outbreaks of bird...
Apr 30, 20242 min read
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