World / Americas

25,000 flee out-of-control wildfires in western Canada 07 May 2023 - 03:37 pm

Ottawa: Alberta announced a state of emergency on Saturday as wildfires flared across the Canadian province, forcing 25,000 people to flee their homes...

Police: 8 killed in Texas mall shooting, gunman also dead 07 May 2023 - 09:53 am

ALLEN, Texas: A gunman stepped out of a silver sedan and started shooting people at a Dallas-area outlet mall Saturday, killing eight and...

Evacuees return home after Guatemala volcano dies down: official 06 May 2023 - 11:03 pm

Guatemala City: Some 1,200 people evacuated from towns near a major volcano not far from Guatemala City were able to return home on...

Brazil's Lula says King Charles urged him to protect Amazon 06 May 2023 - 10:21 pm

London: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva revealed on Saturday that King Charles III, a fervent environmentalist, had personally asked him to...

In Paraguay's vote, third-place critic is now under arrest 06 May 2023 - 10:13 pm

Asuncion: AParaguayan opposition leader who alleged major fraud in last week's presidential election was arrested Friday for "disturbing public order," police said. Paraguayo...

Canada added 41,000 jobs in April, beating forecasts 05 May 2023 - 08:44 pm

Ottawa: The Canadian economy gained 41,000 jobs in April while the unemployment rate remained stable at five percent, close to a historic low...

More than 1,000 evacuated as Guatemala volcano erupts 05 May 2023 - 10:44 am

Guatemala City: Guatemalan authorities evacuated more than 1,000 people and closed a road as Central America's most active volcano erupted Thursday, spewing thick...

Striking Hollywood writers decry the Uber-ization of their trade 04 May 2023 - 12:18 pm

Los Angeles: Television and film writers, on strike over the "existential crisis" of a Hollywood dream factory that mistreats the source of its...

Suspect arrested in deadly Atlanta hospital shooting 04 May 2023 - 11:29 am

Washington: Police have arrested a man suspected of shooting five people -- one of whom died -- at an Atlanta hospital on Wednesday,...

Who is Ajay Banga, the next president of the World Bank? 03 May 2023 - 09:58 pm

Washington: Ajay Banga, confirmed Wednesday as the World Bank's next president, is an Indian-born American executive who has been hailed by media in...

US pick Ajay Banga confirmed as new World Bank president 03 May 2023 - 08:00 pm

Washington: The World Bank confirmed Wednesday thatAjay Bangawill be its next president, handing him the reins at a pivotal time as it looks...

Suspect in Texas neighbor slayings arrested 03 May 2023 - 02:30 pm

Washington: A man accused of massacring five neighbors after they asked him to stop firing his rifle in his yard was captured Tuesday...

White House calls in tech firms to talk AI risks 03 May 2023 - 02:20 pm

Washington: The White House plans to meet with top executives from Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic on Thursday to discuss the promise and...

Writers strike looks to be a long fight, as Hollywood braces 03 May 2023 - 10:06 am

LOS ANGELES: Hollywood writers picketing to preserve pay and job security outside major studios and streamers braced for a long fight at the...

Brazil orders Google to halt campaign against speech bill 02 May 2023 - 11:52 pm

BRASILIA: Brazil’s Justice Ministry on Tuesday ordered Google to stop conducting what it called a propaganda campaign against Brazilian legislation aimed at curbing...

Hollywood writers begin strike, late-night shows go dark 02 May 2023 - 10:55 pm

New York:The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film...

The balloon that flew over Hawaii? US say it's not China's 02 May 2023 - 08:31 pm

WASHINGTON: The Defense Department and the Federal Aviation Administration have been tracking a balloon that was flying off the coast of Hawaii last...