‘Slow murder’: Hundreds of prisoners stage Bahrain’s largest hunger strike
Advocates say that prisoners are protesting against dire conditions – and that the government’s reforms are not enough.
Day: August 28, 2023
UN envoy warns resumption of war remains threat in Yemen unless parties reach new cease-fire deal
The United Nations’ top official in Yemen warned Monday that the Arab world’s poorest country will remain a powder keg for renewed war unless its rival factions work out a new cease-fire deal.
‘Expanding our foothold’: Ukraine says it has pierced Russian defences
Experts say penetrating Russia’s first line of defence could give Ukrainian forces an advantage, since further barriers may be less heavily protected.
Five dead and dozens rescued after two ships sink in Aegean Sea
Five people, including four children, died and dozens were rescued Monday in two separate incidents involving migrant boats heading to Greek islands from nearby Turkey.
Cheer Up, Navy Fans: The Midshipmen Actually Aren’t as Bad as Notre Dame Made Them Look
The Mids didn’t score until the fourth quarter, when Navy kicker Evan Warren hit a 31-yard field goal with just 3:33 left in the game.
INDOPACOM stands up new directorate to better connect industry, DoD innovation efforts
“So we think we can actually help make it easier for you to be able to get after the key programs that the warfighter needs,” Adm. John Acquilino said.
Poland is investigating disruptions to train traffic from unauthorized radio signals
Polish security authorities are investigating multiple cases of disruption to railway traffic, after unauthorized radio signals stopped several trains over the weekend.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for October delivery rose 27 cents to $80.10 a barrel Monday.