NBC report refutes central accusation Biden made against special counsel in unhinged national address
President Joe Biden angrily criticized the special counsel, Robert Hur, during a hastily held press conference at the White House over the latter’s remark that he had forgotten the date of his son’s death. The central claim has been refuted. NBC News reported that the 81-year-old was falsely accused It’s weird to bring up Beau […]
Central African Republic reports 10,000 children still fighting with militant groups
More than a decade after the outbreak of civil war in the Central African Republic, around 10,000 children are still fighting alongside armed groups, the government announced on Monday. Minister of Family and Gender Marte Kilima said in a statement that children continue to be recruited as fighters, spies, messengers, cooks and even used as […]
Mobo awards 2024: Central Cee tops winners thanks to megahit Sprinter | Mobos
Central Sea topped the list of winners at the 2024 Mobo Awards, winning Best Male for the second year in a row, and also won Best Song for his collaboration with Dave, “Sprinter,” which topped the No. 1 list for 10 weeks. .1 and dominated the summer. Elsewhere, the awards, which celebrate the artistry of […]
Old Bailey in central London evacuated after fire nearby | London
The Old Bailey in central London has been evacuated after a fire broke out near the courthouse. London Fire Brigade said on Wednesday it was responding to an incident at an electrical substation behind the Central Criminal Court. Fire services were called to the scene at 10:44 a.m., with four fire engines and 25 firefighters […]
Turkey central bank chief quits, citing need to protect her family – CNBC
Turkish Central Bank Governor Hafise Gey Erkan answers questions during a press conference on the Inflation Report 2023-III in Ankara, Turkey, July 27, 2023. Anadolu Agency | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images The changes at the helm of Turkey’s economy come as Mr. Erkann’s aggressive interest rate hikes have begun to dampen inflation expectations after […]
Magnitude-5.1 earthquake jolts central Oklahoma
An earthquake estimated at magnitude 5.1 shook communities in at least five states Friday night. The quake struck around 11:30 p.m. local time and was centered near the town of Prague in central Oklahoma, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey. After the event, several people took to social media to report seeing cracks […]
Democrats nominate chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen for the Nobel Peace Prize
Democrats nominated chef Jose Andres and World Central Kitchen (WCK) for the Nobel Peace Prize, shortly after House Republicans nominated former President Trump for the prestigious award. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), along with Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Connecticut), joined the celebrity chef and his non-profit non-governmental organization (NGO). was […]
Tunisia wants to borrow billions from its central bank to address deficits. Experts call that risky
TUNISIA, Tunisia (AP) — Cash-strapped Tunisia wants to take the unprecedented step of borrowing billions of dollars from its central bank to address its budget deficit and bandage its economic crisis. However, experts have warned that the measures could lead to inflation and reduce confidence in the system. Parliament’s Finance Committee held an emergency meeting […]
NYPD sets the record straight after Central Park 5 member told racially charged tall tale about traffic stop
New York City Councilman Yousef Salaam, a member of the Central Park Five, was arrested by police in Harlem on Friday night, days before Congress voted on a bill that would bury police red tape surrounding low-lying traffic stops. My car was stopped. Salaam complained about the traffic stop, saying he was pulled over for […]
Firefighter dies in weekend blaze at central New Jersey home
One New Jersey firefighter was killed and at least three others injured in a Plainfield house fire, authorities said. Marques Hudson was among the firefighters called to the blaze at a home across from Emerson Elementary School at 8 a.m. Friday, officials said. A Plainfield spokesperson said there were about 10 people inside, but all […]