Bulgaria's parliament approves new coalition government led by centre-right's Rosen Zhelyazkov
After four years of successive elections that resulted in shaky coalitions, the Bulgarian parliament has ormally approved a coalition government led by the center-right GERB party that is promising to ...
Biden executive order aims to shore up US cyber defenses
An executive order issued by President Joe Biden just days before he leaves office aims to shore up America's cyber defenses ...
Trucks carrying food for besieged residents come under rocket attack in NW Pakistan
Authorities say aid trucks carrying food and other relief supplies for hundreds of thousands of besieged residents in a sectarian-hit district have come under a rocket attack in restive northwestern ...
US retail sales rose modestly last month amid solid holiday shopping, boosting economy
Americans stepped up their spending at retail stores and restaurants last month in a clear sign that consumers are still able ...
BP cutting 4,700 jobs worldwide as part of cost-saving drive
U.K.-based oil company is cutting 4,700 jobs worldwide and a further 3,000 contractor roles as part of a cost-saving drive.
More Americans file for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week, but layoffs remain historically low and the job market broadly healthy.
Guinea's main opposition parties call for withdrawal from junta-led legislative body
The main opposition coalition in Guinea has called for its members to withdraw from the country's legislative body after the ruling junta missed a deadline for a return to democratic rule.
Student detained in Slovakia after 2 people fatally stabbed at high school
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — An 18-year-old student fatally stabbed two people at a high school in northern Slovakia on Thursday, authorities said. One other person was in critical condition, the Slovak ...
NASA's stuck astronaut steps out on a spacewalk after 7 months in orbit
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — One of NASA’s two stuck astronauts got a much welcomed change of scenery Thursday, stepping out on her first spacewalk since arriving at the International Space Station more ...
Taiwan takes a further step in production of AI chips with advanced new plant
Taiwan has taken another step in enhancing its key role in the production of advanced semiconductor chips used for artificial intelligence with the inauguration of a new plant by Siliconware Precision ...
Japan bank executives take pay cuts after employee is accused of stealing from safe deposit boxes
Executives at a leading Japanese bank have apologized and taken pay cuts after police arrested an employee who allegedly stole about $9 million worth of valuables from customers' safe deposit boxes.
Gov. Hochul wants to lower cost of anti-obesity drugs, expand access to Medicaid recipients
The governor also said she would work with other states to leverage their combined purchasing power to reduce the cost of the ...