Archives for April 2023

The U.N. refugee agency warned Tuesday of "further displacement" of people from Sudan after thousands streamed into neighboring Chad and South Sudan despite a tenuous cease-fire between the two warring Sudanese generals battling for control of the country. … [Read more...] about U.N. fears more ‘displacement’ from Sudan despite cease-fire

The All England Club will pay for two rooms for Ukrainian tennis players and their teams during the grass-court season and will donate 1 British pound (about $1.25) for each ticket sold at Wimbledon to relief efforts in Ukraine -- which could top 500,000 pounds ($620,000) -- after deciding to allow players from Russia and Belarus back into the tournament despite the ongoing … [Read more...] about Wimbledon to house Ukraine’s players, fund relief efforts

A federal jury on Tuesday is scheduled to hear a second day of attorneys' closing arguments in the landmark trial for former Proud Boys extremist group leaders charged with plotting to violently stop the transfer of presidential power after the 2020 election. … [Read more...] about Proud Boys Jan. 6 jury to hear 2nd day of closing arguments

The Supreme Court has rejected appeals from fossil fuel companies over climate change lawsuits brought by local governments in several states. … [Read more...] about Supreme Court rejects fossil fuel companies’ appeal over climate change lawsuits

Sweden on Tuesday informed Russia that five employees with the Russian Embassy in Stockholm have been asked to leave the country, saying they are suspected of spying. … [Read more...] about Sweden expels 5 Russian Embassy staff on suspicion of spying