Soldiers of the 4th Ranger Training Battalion, Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade, demonstrate the U.S. Army’s newest weapon during a Rangers in Action Ceremony September 16, 2022, at Victory Pond, Fort Benning, Georgia. (Patrick A. Albright/U.S. Arm…
Man charged in unprovoked downtown Seattle hammer attack
A 34-year-old man has been charged with assault and robbery, accused of hitting a man in the head with a hammer in downtown Seattle and taking his backpack.
Crypto lender Genesis files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Crypto lending company Genesis is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as faltering prices and the downfall of FTX continue to rattle the industry.
India-US trade adds new capacity with Cosco-OOCL service to East Coast
The AWES service itinerary is yet another example of liners’ increasing network consolidation at Mundra for the Indian leg, a single-port call strategy that, arguably, helps them save on marine dues.
Chinese curtail travel, opt to stay home for another Lunar New Year
After China’s decision to drop the policy for overseas travelers to go into lengthy quarantine, there was a high expectation for tourism over the Lunar New Year holidays. Instead, many Chinese are staying home, though international bookings skyrocketed…
Sierra Leone president signs women’s rights bill into law
Sierra Leone’s president has signed into law legislation that mandates women make up 30% of the country’s workforce.
UK conspiracy theorist Oliver Lewin jailed for planning terrorist attack
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Sierra Leone president signs women’s rights bill into law
A landmark bill mandating that women make up 30% of Sierra Leone’s workforce and government positions went into effect on Friday along with paid maternity leave benefits extended to 14 weeks.
Jury selection going slowly in Young Thug case in Atlanta
Jury selection has been slow going in the Atlanta racketeering and gang case against rapper Young Thug and others.
The International Effect of Taiwan’s Local Elections
Taiwan’s local officials can, and often do, set their own course with regards to China and other countries.