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Media Companies May Stop Productions In Georgia Over New Abortion Law
Thursday, May 30, 2019
The Walt Disney Co., NBCUniversal and Netflix are concerned that the rights of people working on productions in the Southern state could be restricted. The move threatens a booming industry.
Uber To Start Banning Passengers With Low Ratings
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
"Respect is a two-way street, and so is accountability," a company official announced. Riders will get advice on how to improve their ratings before being deactivated, including being polite.
'Plenty Of Cards To Play': Chinese Media Suggest Cutting Rare Earth Exports To U.S.
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Rare earths are used in communications, health care and national security. China blocked rare earths to Japan in 2010, but analysts say the threat — regardless of the trade war — may be hollow.
Trump Orders An Additional 1,500 Troops To The Middle East
Friday, May 24, 2019
The Pentagon would not say where the troops would be sent, other than that they would not be heading to Iraq and Syria. Some of the forces have already arrived in the region.
Kenya's Judges Uphold Laws That Criminalize Gay Sex
Friday, May 24, 2019
A three-judge panel made a unanimous ruling on Friday that outraged the LGBTQ community. People convicted of homosexual acts will continue to face the threat of up to 14 years in prison.
Harvey Weinstein 'Reaches $44 Million Deal' With Accusers
Friday, May 24, 2019
About $30 million would compensate women who have accused him of sexual misconduct as well as former employees of Weinstein Co. and studio creditors, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Botswana Lifts Its Ban On Elephant Hunting
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Fewer than 400 licenses will be granted annually, the government of Botswana said Thursday. Conservationists are decrying the decision as horrific and unethical.
Modi Wins In Landslide Election, A Victory For Hindu Nationalists
Thursday, May 23, 2019
It was a resounding victory not just for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but for his political party. Critics accused the party of using fear tactics amid rising Hindu nationalism.
Alabama Historians Say The Last Known Slave Ship To U.S. Has Been Found
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
The Clotilda carried 110 people from present-day Benin to the shores of Mobile in 1860, despite the import of slaves being illegal. Researchers told descendants about the discovery first.
More Than 1,000 Holocaust Victims Are Buried In Belarus After Mass Grave Discovered
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
The remains emerged at a construction site in January. "I think it's very late, but better late than never," said Marcel Drimer, an 85-year-old Holocaust survivor.
Austria's Vice Chancellor Quits After Video Surfaces Of Meeting With Russian Investor
Saturday, May 18, 2019
The video appeared to show Heinz-Christian Strache offering business deals for political support. He called the taping a "targeted political assassination." But the chancellor proposed snap elections.
Suicide Rate For Girls Has Been Rising Faster Than For Boys, Study Finds
Friday, May 17, 2019
Researchers found that the increase was highest for girls ages 10 to 14 in the U.S., rising by nearly 13% since 2007. The increase for boys of the same age was 7%.
Chelsea Manning Sent Back To Jail For Refusing To Testify Before Grand Jury
Friday, May 17, 2019
"Facing jail again, potentially today, doesn't change my stance," the former Army private said before the hearing. The judge also ordered her to be fined every day she is in custody after 30 days.
Authorities Dismantle Transnational Cybercrime Group
Thursday, May 16, 2019
The members allegedly used malware in an attempt to steal $100 million from thousands of victims across the globe. Criminal prosecutions have begun in the United States, Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova.
U.S. Hikes Tariffs On Chinese Imports, As Tense Trade Talks Continue
Thursday, May 09, 2019
U.S. tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese consumer and business products increased to 25% from 10% on Friday morning, raising the stakes between the world's two largest economies.
FCC Blocks Chinese Company's Bid For International Phone Services In The U.S.
Thursday, May 09, 2019
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said it would "seriously jeopardize" national security, law enforcement and economic interests. The agency is also looking into authorizations granted to other Chinese firms.
South Africans Vote As Mandela's Governing Party Strives To Retain Power
Wednesday, May 08, 2019
The governing African National Congress saw its reputation tarnished in the wake of scandals and high unemployment. The election is largely seen as a referendum on the political party.
'This Is Not Who We Are,' Colorado Officials Say After Deadly School Shooting
Wednesday, May 08, 2019
One student, identified as Kendrick Ray Castillo, was killed when he reportedly tried to tackle one attacker. The shooting came weeks after the 20th anniversary of the shooting in nearby Columbine.
Julian Assange Vows To Fight Extradition To The United States
Thursday, May 02, 2019
The WikiLeaks founder said he did not wish to surrender himself "for doing journalism that has won many awards and protected many people." The extradition case could take many months, the judge said.
Third Child Dies In U.S. Government Custody Since December
Thursday, May 02, 2019
The 16-year-old Guatemalan boy died at a hospital in Texas. Guatemala's government said he had an infection in the frontal lobe of his brain.