Brazilian researchers discover dinosaur fossil after heavy rains in Rio Grande do Sul
On July 17, 2024 by editor1RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A team of Brazilian scientists has discovered a fossilized skeleton of what they believe is one of the world’s oldest dinosaurs after heavy rains in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul accelerated the natural process of erosion. The fossil found next to a reservoir in the municipality of Sao Joao […]
More Kenyan police arrive in Haiti with UN-backed mission to fight violent gangs
On July 17, 2024 by editor1A Kenyan police officer who is part of a UN-backed multinational force kneels on the tarmac in thanks after landing at Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Another 200 police officers from Kenya arrived for a U.N.-backed mission led by the East African country to battle violent gangs that have […]
IMF’s economic view: Brighter outlook for China and India but tepid global growth
On July 17, 2024 by editor1WASHINGTON (AP) — The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday upgraded its economic outlook this year for China, India and Europe while modestly lowering expectations for the United States and Japan. But it says worldwide progress against accelerating prices has been slowed by stickier-than-expected inflation for services, from airline travel to restaurant meals. Overall, the IMF […]
Hungary faces more criticism and boycotted meetings over Orbán’s visits to Russia and China
On July 17, 2024 by editor1FILE – Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives at an event commemorating the 75th anniversary of NATO at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium at the NATO summit in Washington, on July 9, 2024. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has sent a letter to the heads of European Union countries briefing them on his recent set […]
New deal establishes a hotline Chinese and Philippine presidents can use to stop clashes at sea
On July 17, 2024 by editor1MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A recently signed agreement will open a direct line of communication between the presidential offices of China and the Philippines to help prevent any new confrontation from spiraling out of control in the disputed South China Sea, according to highlights of the accord seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday. China and […]
Torrential rains hit Canada’s largest city, closing a major highway and other roads
On July 17, 2024 by editor1TORONTO (AP) — A major highway, several other thoroughfares and a key transit hub were flooded in Toronto as torrential rains washed over Canada’s largest city Tuesday, causing power outages in multiple areas. Toronto police said part of the Don Valley Parkway, which runs from the north part of the city into the downtown area, […]