Sri Lanka's presidential election a test for current leader, 2 years after its economy hit bottom

Train hits and kills 2 wild elephants in Sri Lanka

Authorities in Sri Lanka say a train carrying thousands of gallons of fuel hit a herd of wild elephants in the country's northeast, killing two of the giant mammals and injuring one other as two of ...

World - ABC News - October 19

Sri Lanka deploys troops in popular surfing town after threat warnings

Sri Lanka increased security around a Jewish community center in Arugam Bay after the U.S. and Israel warned of potential threats to popular tourist locations.

Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay in shock after terror threat to Israeli tourists

Israeli travellers told to evacuate area immediately as police set up patrols and roadblocks. The golden sands of Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay are usually carefree, a place for tourists to surf the ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

A bus carrying students skids off a road in Sri Lanka, killing 2 and injuring 39 others

A bus carrying university students on a field trip has skidded off a road and tipped over in central Sri Lanka, killing two people and injuring 39 others

World - ABC News - November 1

US, Israel issue Sri Lanka attack alert after 'terrorist' threat against tourists

The U.S. Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka, issued a warning to citizens late on Tuesday based on "credible information" warning of an attack in the southeast of the country.

Sri Lanka closes schools as floods hammer the capital

Sri Lanka has closed schools in its capital, Colombo, and its suburbs as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nation

World - ABC News - October 14

3 Arrested in Sri Lanka Over Possible Threats Against Israeli Tourists

The arrests, all of Sri Lankans, came a day after the U.S. and Israel issued warnings to its citizens to avoid a popular tourist area.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Macao's next leader wants to wean its economy off gambling

Slated to become Macao's leader, Sam Hou Fai says he will continue to steer its economy away from gaming and gambling.

Business - CNBC - October 14

Should I wait until after the presidential election before investing $300,000 in stocks? I’m a 66-year-old retiree.

“I have most of my expenses covered.”

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

US economy continues to grow at robust rate days before presidential election

GDP rose by 2.8% in the third quarter, short of economists’ expectations of 3.1%, and driven primarily by consumer spending. The pace of US economic growth slowed over the summer but continued its ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Sri Lanka police raise security at popular surf site over threat to Israelis

Sri Lanka’s police are raising security around a popular tourist destination after receiving information about a possible attack on Israeli travelers

World - ABC News - October 23

Sri Lanka says 3 locals were arrested over a possible attack on Israel tourists

Sri Lanka police have arrested three persons in connection with a possible attack on Israel travellers in the Indian ocean island, a government minister said on Thursday, a day after the ...

World - ABC News - October 24

Foreign leaders react as Trump wins 2024 U.S. presidential election

From enthusiasm from Israel's leader to thinly veiled anxiety from some of America's oldest European allies, foreign reaction to Trump's election victory is rolling in fast.

Bottom 10: Clemson and its fans thrown for a loss

Falling to Louisville -- and some unsportsmanlike conduct from the stands -- lands the Tigers on our list.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Middle East crisis live: Hezbollah confirms death of prospective leader Hashem Safieddine in Israeli attack

Militant group confirms death of official who had been expected to succeed Hassan Nasrallah. In a statement on its official Telegram channel, Israel’s military has claimed that overnight it struck ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Budget boost to UK economy forecast to fade after two years

The government's official forecaster raises its prediction for UK growth in 2024 and 2025 but reduces it for later years.

What's next for Hamas after its leader Yahya Sinwar's death?

The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israeli forces in Gaza this week leaves the militant group considering new leadership for the second time in less than three months

World - ABC News - October 18

Presidential election is a dead heat though Trump leads Harris big on economy, says CNBC survey

Trump leads Harris 48%-46%, according to the CNBC All-America Economic Survey, within the poll's 3.1% margin of error.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Here’s why China has been testing its autonomous car technology in the U.S. for years

Didi, WeRise, Pony.ai, Baidu and AutoX drove over 1.6 million test miles on California’s roads between 2017 and 2023.

Business - CNBC - October 23

2 populist European leaders openly hope for a Trump election victory

"If Mr. Trump returns, we will open multiple bottles of champagne," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said earlier this month.

Stocks and the Dollar Jump After Trump Wins Presidential Election

Bitcoin hit a record, Tesla stock soared and a wide range of markets around the world moved sharply as Donald J. Trump claimed victory.

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Stocks surge after Trump wins 2024 presidential election

The stock market reacted favorably to news of former President Donald Trump winning the 2024 presidential election. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down how the U.S. economy ...

Dow finishes at record high after Trump wins 2024 presidential election

The Dow Jones finished up over 1,500 points and the S&P and Nasdaq each hit fresh record highs on Wednesday after President-elect Trump won the 2024 race. Bank stocks were among the biggest risers ...

Bill Burr set to host ‘SNL’ after the 2024 presidential election

Comedian Bill Burr will serve as “Saturday Night Live” host for the second time in his career and the 2024 presidential election is definitely on his mind.

North Korea test-fires its most powerful ICBM yet, just days before the U.S. election

North Korea said Thursday that it had test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile that is designed to strike the continental United States.

How relations between India and Canada hit rock bottom

India and Canada expelled diplomats as tensions rose over last year's killing of a Sikh separatist in Canada.

Louisville Basketball Hit Rock Bottom. A New Coach Is Leading a Revival.

After the worst two seasons in program history, the Cardinals brought in Pat Kelsey to do more than win games and hang banners.

Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday

US presidential election updates: Harris and Trump hit Wisconsin as data shows almost 60m Americans have voted

Less than a week before the 5 November election, polls show Harris and Trump tied, with both attempting to win over the final undecided voters. Don’t miss important US election news. Get our free ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year as gilt sell-off intensifies

Bond markets unnerved by scale of extra borrowing in chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Ozempic and Wegovy considered 'available' after more than 2 years in shortage

The diabetes and weight loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy are now considered to be available after more than two years of being considered in shortage by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

This closely watched stock-market indicator hit a 2½-year high. What it says will happen next.

Wall Street was growing more bullish in the final weeks before the Nov. 5 presidential election — a contrarian sign that may suggest limited upside for U.S. stocks.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

30-year Treasury yield ends at highest since July after retail-sales, jobless data point to strong economy

U.S. government debt sold off on Thursday, sending Treasury yields up from their lowest levels in almost two weeks, after data on retail sales and jobless claims pointed to ongoing strength in the ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Belarus sets a Jan. 26 election that's almost certain to extend its authoritarian leader's rule

Lawmakers in Belarus set the next presidential election for Jan. 26, a vote almost certain to extend the three-decade rule of authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko

World - ABC News - October 23

The U.K. Conservative party's new leader is the first Black woman to lead a major British party

LONDON — Britain’s Conservative Party on Saturday elected Kemi Badenoch as its new leader as it tries to rebound from a crushing election defeat that ended 14 years in power.

Lebanon's Hezbollah says it has chosen Naim Kassem as its new leader after the killing of Hassan Nasrallah

World - ABC News - October 29

Leaders urge stronger action to defend Europe after Trump’s re-election

EPC talks in Budapest call for unity on continent as former US president’s return to White House brings uncertainty. European leaders have called for stronger action to defend their continent and ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

50 years after Philadelphia halted prison medical testing, families seek reparations

Fifty years ago, Philadelphia prison officials ended a medical testing program that had allowed a University of Pennsylvania researcher to conduct human testing on incarcerated people, many of them ...

Health - ABC News - October 23

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Train hits and kills 2 wild elephants in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka deploys troops in popular surfing town after threat warnings

Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay in shock after terror threat to Israeli tourists

A bus carrying students skids off a road in Sri Lanka, killing 2 and injuring 39 others

US, Israel issue Sri Lanka attack alert after 'terrorist' threat against tourists

Sri Lanka closes schools as floods hammer the capital

3 Arrested in Sri Lanka Over Possible Threats Against Israeli Tourists

Macao's next leader wants to wean its economy off gambling

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US economy continues to grow at robust rate days before presidential election

Sri Lanka police raise security at popular surf site over threat to Israelis

Sri Lanka says 3 locals were arrested over a possible attack on Israel tourists

Foreign leaders react as Trump wins 2024 U.S. presidential election

Bottom 10: Clemson and its fans thrown for a loss

Middle East crisis live: Hezbollah confirms death of prospective leader Hashem Safieddine in Israeli attack

Budget boost to UK economy forecast to fade after two years

What's next for Hamas after its leader Yahya Sinwar's death?

Presidential election is a dead heat though Trump leads Harris big on economy, says CNBC survey

Here’s why China has been testing its autonomous car technology in the U.S. for years

2 populist European leaders openly hope for a Trump election victory

Stocks and the Dollar Jump After Trump Wins Presidential Election

Stocks surge after Trump wins 2024 presidential election

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Bill Burr set to host ‘SNL’ after the 2024 presidential election

North Korea test-fires its most powerful ICBM yet, just days before the U.S. election

How relations between India and Canada hit rock bottom

Louisville Basketball Hit Rock Bottom. A New Coach Is Leading a Revival.

US presidential election updates: Harris and Trump hit Wisconsin as data shows almost 60m Americans have voted

UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year as gilt sell-off intensifies

Ozempic and Wegovy considered 'available' after more than 2 years in shortage

This closely watched stock-market indicator hit a 2½-year high. What it says will happen next.

30-year Treasury yield ends at highest since July after retail-sales, jobless data point to strong economy

Belarus sets a Jan. 26 election that's almost certain to extend its authoritarian leader's rule

The U.K. Conservative party's new leader is the first Black woman to lead a major British party

Lebanon's Hezbollah says it has chosen Naim Kassem as its new leader after the killing of Hassan Nasrallah

Leaders urge stronger action to defend Europe after Trump’s re-election

50 years after Philadelphia halted prison medical testing, families seek reparations

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