Experts have warned that the South African police are losing the battle against crime and that has led those citizens who can afford it, to turn to a booming private security industry.
Read more ...20-mile backup as Polish truckers blockade border in standoff with Ukrainian drivers National News
In a gesture of wartime support, the European Union has exempted Ukrainian truckers from EU limits on how many drivers can enter Europe. Polish truckers say that's destroying their businesses.
Read more ...Art and war: Israeli and Palestinian artists reflect on Oct. 7 and the crisis in Gaza National News
We asked six Israeli and Palestinian artists about how the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas has affected their lives and their work. They shared stories of fear, anger, sadness and pain.
Read more ...Prime minister wins overwhelming majority in Bangladesh as opposition boycotts vote National News
Voters in Bangladesh cast ballots Sunday in an election fraught with violence and a boycott from the main opposition party, paving the way for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to seize a fourth term.
Read more ...Blinken meets Jordanian and Qatari leaders in push to keep Gaza war from spreading National News
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Sunday with Arab partners as he pressed ahead with an urgent Middle East diplomatic mission to prevent Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza from spreading.
Read more ...Heavy snow pummels the Northeast as storms form in the South and Midwest National News
The storm brought snow levels to several Northeast cities not seen in years. Another major storm arriving early this week threatens to bring even more hazardous conditions to the region.
Read more ...The Pentagon's 2nd in command was not informed of defense secretary's hospitalization National News
The Pentagon kept Lloyd Austin's hospitalization under wraps for days. The secrecy is in contrast to the usual practice among Cabinet members when they step away from official duties.
Read more ...Former top NRA official admits wrongdoing in New York corruption case National News
Joshua Powell has admitted wrongdoing on the eve of a corruption trial in New York. In recent years, the former top NRA executive has described the organization as a "grifter culture."
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