Swiss tourist suffers 'violent death' visiting Algeria with tour group

A Swiss woman was killed earlier this month in Algeria, which has in recent years aimed to attract tourists and put a history of instability and terrorism in the Sahara in the past

World - ABC News - October 22

Russian defectors, Putin critics suffer mysterious, violent deaths | 60 Minutes

Critics of Vladimir Putin have suffered mysterious deaths around the world, highlighting Russia’s long and violent reach. Intelligence officials warn assassinations could happen on U.S. soil.

American among 4 tourists dead after drinking tainted booze in Laos

The American died in the tourist town of Vang Vieng, Laos, the State Department confirmed.

Deaths of at Least 4 Tourists in Laos Raise Alarm About Tainted Drinks

Travelers from the United States, Australia and Denmark have died in the Southeast Asian nation in recent days. Officials warned of poisoning caused by alcoholic drinks containing methanol.

World - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

‘Almost unparalleled suffering’ in Gaza as UN says nearly 70% of those killed are women and children

Head of the Norwegian Refugee Council calls for peace process to begin as new figures reveal civilians have borne the brunt of the war. Nearly 70% of the people killed in the war in Gaza are women ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Tourists visiting Lake Como can now take home a unique souvenir: Canned air

There's a new item tourists to Italy's Lake Como can take home that is turning heads and raising eyebrows: sealed cans of "air.”

Tourists in Rome now have a walkway to visit the Trevi Fountain but can't toss coins

Tourists in Rome won’t be allowed to toss coins over their shoulders into the Trevi Fountain, following tradition, though an elevated walkway now gives limited access to the monument during ...

World - ABC News - November 9

1 in 4 Child Deaths After E.R. Visits Are Preventable, Study Finds

If every emergency room in the United States were fully prepared to treat children, thousands of lives would be saved and the cost would be $11.84 or less per child, researchers found.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

Matthew Sweet, alt-rocker known for '90s hit 'Girlfriend,' suffers 'debilitating' stroke on tour

Singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet suffered a "debilitating" stroke while on tour in Toronto in mid-October, his manager confirmed on Wednesday.

American and Australian tourists die in Laos alcohol poisoning incident, raising death toll to 4

World - ABC News - 11 hours ago

Algeria pardons and releases journalist who became a key voice during 2019 pro-democracy protests

Algeria has pardoned a journalist who emerged as a key voice during the country’s 2019 pro-democracy protests and was later imprisoned for taking foreign funding for his media outlets and ...

World - ABC News - November 1

Rio Takeda wins Toto Japan Classic after 6 sudden-death playoff holes for her first LPGA Tour win

Rio Takeda of Japan won the LPGA’s Toto Japan Classic in a playoff that lasted six sudden-death playoff holes, defeating Marina Alex of the United States

Sports - ABC News - November 3

Swiss bank UBS smashes third-quarter expectations with $1.4 billion in profit

Swiss banking titan UBS on Wednesday posted a large profit beat, after completing its first wave of client migrations following its integration of collapsed domestic rival Credit Suisse.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Swiss villagers pack up for evacuation over fears of another rockslide

Families in a tiny Swiss village are packing up after authorities issued an evacuation order with a weekend deadline because of the threat of a possible rockslide

World - ABC News - November 13

Swiss Re Net Profit Falls On U.S. Liability Reserve Increase

The reinsurer said resilient underwriting and contributions from all its business lines were offset by a $2.4 billion increase in the liability reserves of its property and casualty U.S. business.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14

Algeria pardons journalist who played major role in 2019 democracy protests, later jailed for threatening state security

World - ABC News - November 1

In Cyprus, officials from Algeria to Iraq train to keep WMD from crossing their borders

A small facility in Cyprus is hosting senior government officials from as far as Algeria, Iraq and Georgia for training by top U.S. experts to prevent the kinds of materials used to build weapons ...

Tech - ABC News - November 4

Blinken Visits NATO Headquarters

The U.S. secretary of state met with European allies rattled by the American election results at a critical moment for Ukraine and the alliance.

World - The New York Times - November 13

Police officers 'punch bags' in 'epidemic' of violent attacks

There has been a surge in violence against the police, a BBC investigation has found.

Swiss villagers told to get ready to evacuate after Alpine rockslide alert -- again

Authorities in eastern Switzerland have ordered residents of a tiny village to prepare to evacuate

World - ABC News - November 9

Swiss esports event canceled after 3 squads pull out over host team founder's anti-abortion comment

An event billed as Switzerland’s biggest esports competition has been canceled after the host team’s founder posted an anti-abortion comment on social media that led three rival squads to pull out

Tech - ABC News - 3 days ago

Creator of 'suicide capsule' rejects Swiss allegation that its first user may have been strangled

The right-to-die activist behind a new “suicide capsule” says he rejects “absurd” allegations that the U.S. woman who was said to be its first user may have actually been strangled

World - ABC News - 23 hours ago

Vini: 'I suffered a lot and still suffer' from racism

Brazilian forward Vinícius Júnior says he has "suffered a lot and still suffers" because of the racism he's been subjected to since arriving in Spain in 2018.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Mauritius government suffers electoral wipeout

World - Yahoo News - November 12

Future wildfires could trap tourists in Tahoe: Report

Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Future wildfires could trap tourists in Tahoe: Report Evacuations in certain parts of the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Venice to double number of days tourists must pay entry fee

The fee, which only applies to daytrippers, will be in force on weekends and public holidays from April to July.

Fourth tourist dies after suspected mass poisoning in Laos

Some suspect they consumed drinks laced with methanol, a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol.

A visit with "Mr. Baseball" Bob Uecker

During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he ...

Time to close America’s bureau of wishful thinking

Trump will not be stopped by legal niceties or moral outrage

World - Financial Times - November 8

The Gift of Group Intelligence

Three reasons to embrace lessons from The Hive Mind at Work.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Sheena Meade on her fight to clear non-violent criminal records

Sheena Meade, CEO of the Clean Slate Initiative, shares how a criminal record, even without a conviction, can hinder opportunities for work and housing. She's fighting for laws that help ...

Trump Assails Liz Cheney and Imagines Guns ‘Shooting at Her’

Vice President Kamala Harris said that anyone who uses “that kind of violent rhetoric is clearly disqualified, and unqualified, to be president.”

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Donald Trump attacks Liz Cheney using violent language

Former President Trump is facing backlash for comments he made about former Rep. Liz Cheney where he appeared to suggest she should be shot. NBC’s Peter Alexander reports for TODAY.

Cheney slams Trump's violent rhetoric: 'This is how dictators destroy free nations'

Former Rep. Liz Cheney is firing back at Donald Trump after the former president darkly suggested she be put in the line of fire as he criticized her as a "war hawk."

Arizona attorney general's office probing Trump's violent comments about Liz Cheney

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said Friday that her office is investigating whether former President Donald Trump’s violent remarks about former GOP Rep.

Politics - NBC News - November 1

Harris and Trump Rally in Milwaukee as They Make Final Wisconsin Push

The presidential rivals campaigned in the battleground state’s largest city after Donald Trump tried to slightly soften his violent remarks about Liz Cheney, which Kamala Harris called ...

Top stories - The New York Times - November 2

Harris condemns Trump over "violent rhetoric" about Liz Cheney

Former President Donald Trump attacked former Rep. Liz Cheney, one of his most ardent critics, on Thursday as a "war hawk" and suggested she be sent into the line of fire. Vice President Kamala ...

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