An aid worker on the ground in Libya reflects on the devastating flooding
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to the International Rescue Committee’s Bashir Ben Amer about the crisis in Derna, Libya, after catastrophic flooding there.
Day: September 16, 2023
North Korean arms for Russia probably wouldn’t make a big difference in the Ukraine war, Milley says
North Korea may be able to boost Russia’s supply of artillery munitions for the war in Ukraine, but that is not likely to make a big difference, the top American military officer said as he arrived in Norway for NATO meetings that began Saturday and wi…
A profile of Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott, whose OpenAI-or-bust strategy rankled some employees who found their AI projects pushed aside and resources curtailed (Tom Dotan/Wall Street Journal)
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A profile of Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott, whose OpenAI-or-bust strategy rankled some employees who found their AI projects pushed aside and resources curtailed — Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott sp…
Egyptian court hands opposition figure Hisham Kassem six-month sentence
An Egyptian court has sentenced prominent dissident Hisham Kassem to six months in prison, his lawyer and political movement said, a move barring him from taking part in campaigning for next year’s presidential election.
Libyan prosecutor promises criminal trial for any neglect of collapsed dams
Libyan authorities have opened an investigation into the collapse of two dams that caused a devastating flood in the coastal city of Derna, as rescue teams searched for bodies on Saturday, nearly a week after the deluge killed more than 11,000 people.
Hundreds protest against the Malaysian government after deputy premier’s graft charges were dropped
Hundreds of people rallying in the Malaysian capital have ended their protest peacefully after several hours, despite police saying the gathering was unlawful.
Lampedusa: Newborn baby dies on Italy migrant boat
The body was placed in a white coffin and taken to a cemetery in Lampedusa, reports say.
Turkey Could “Part Ways” With European Union If Necessary, Says Erdogan
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that Ankara could “part ways” with the European Union if necessary when asked about the contents of a European Parliament report on Turkey.