Three ancient cities suffered widespread destruction in Monday’s massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria: Antakya, Sanliurfa and Aleppo.
News24.com | France says it wants stronger ties with Algeria despite envoy recall
France will continue efforts to strengthen ties with Algeria despite Algiers accusing Paris on Wednesday of orchestrating the escape of an activist it wants to arrest, a French foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.
Nicaragua frees 222 opponents, sends them to US
A senior Biden administration official says 222 inmates considered by many as political prisoners of the government of President Daniel Ortega are on their way to Washington
Liquor before beer: Spirits beat brews in new market data
Producers of spirits have new bragging rights in the age-old whiskey vs.
Burt Bacharach, one of pop’s greatest songwriters, dies aged 94
The musician wrote enduring classics like Walk On By and I Say A Little Prayer.
SMIC reports Q4 revenue up 2.6% YoY to $1.6B, net profit down 26% YoY to $425.5M; 2022 revenue grew 34% YoY to $7.27B and it expects Q1 revenue to fall by 12% (Che Pan/South China Morning Post)
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SMIC reports Q4 revenue up 2.6% YoY to $1.6B, net profit down 26% YoY to $425.5M; 2022 revenue grew 34% YoY to $7.27B and it expects Q1 revenue to fall by 12% — Semiconductor Manufacturing Interna…
Pence group to run ads in Iowa against school trans policies
Former Vice President Mike Pence is stepping up his outreach in Iowa ahead of a possible 2024 presidential campaign.
Chinese balloon was ‘clearly’ for spying, says US official
State department source says balloon was carrying equipment capable of intercepting communicationsThe Chinese balloon that flew over North America for more than a week before being shot down over the Atlantic was carrying equipment capable of intercept…