From Border Crisis To Quakes, Women Of Haiti Gather To Ignite Their Collective Power
Based in Washington, the Haitian Ladies Network is the largest platform connecting women and girls of Haitian descent across the world. A small brunch started by Nadine Duplessy Kearns with a group of friends has expanded to over 75,000 members globally.
Important for iPhone Users: Apple Suing Israeli Firm
Apple is suing NSO Group, an Israeli firm that sells software to government agencies and law enforcement that enables them to hack iPhones.
Sweden’s First Female Prime Minister Quits Hours Into Position
Magdalena Andersson resigned Wednesday after suffering a budget defeat in parliament and her coalition partner the Greens left the two-party minority government only hours after being sworn as Sweden’s first female prime minister.
Independence For Barbados, Now A Republic
With singer and billionaire businesswoman Rihanna in tow, Barbados throws off yet another legal attachment to European colonialism. However, a total removal from the UK is not the story.
Operation Orion
Military and police authorities from more than 40 countries across Europe and the Americas confiscated 145.3 tonnes of cocaine in the eighth phase of Operation Orion, a multinational naval operation against drug trafficking, Colombia's navy said on Monday.
Imprisoned Drug Dealer El Chapo’s Wife Sentenced
The wife of Mexican drug dealer "El Chapo" was sentenced to three years in prison on Tuesday.
Controversial Former Head Of World Athletics’ Governing Body, Lamine Diack, Dies At 88
Diack was found guilty of corruption and sentenced to four years in prison, two of them suspended.
Putin’s Next Move
Russian President Vladimir Putin has the whole world anticipating his next move as he builds up a massive military presence along his country’s border with Ukraine, with U.S. officials anticipating an imminent invasion early next year.
Putin Moves In Eastern Ukraine Could Be Opening Phase Of Possible Large-Scale Invasion
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s move to recognize breakaway eastern Ukrainian territories as independent could be the opening phase of a larger potential military operation targeting Ukraine, nearly a dozen U.S. and western officials told CNN.
Ukraine Vows Defiance As Russia Launches Major Invasion
Ukraine’s President struck a defiant note Thursday after Russia launched an unprecedented military invasion that has already left dozens dead, prompting Western leaders to condemn Moscow and vow unity with Kyiv.
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NBA Bans Toronto Raptors’ Jontay Porter For Violating League’s Gambling Rules
The NBA has banned Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter from the league after an investigation found that the 24-year-old had violated betting rules, the league said.
