Pakistan welcomed officials from Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia to discuss ways to calm tensions with Iran. The meeting began by talking about how to let ships safely cross the Strait of Hormuz again. This waterway is a key route for oil and gas that supplies about one‑fifth of the world. I
Portland Community College faculty have been on strike for three weeks, demanding that the school pay them for the days they miss. The union’s leader says this would let teachers return to work sooner, but it ignores the real costs of a strike. \\ Strikes usually hurt both sides: employers lose pro
Pope Leo spoke to thousands in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, a day that marks the start of the holy week before Easter for Catholics worldwide. He said God does not answer prayers from those who start wars, describing such leaders as having “hands full of blood. ” The pope’s words came amid the
Pigs that eat a lot of copper in their food face a strange shift inside their stomachs. The extra metal changes the tiny community of bacteria that normally live there, and this can affect how Salmonella Typhimurium behaves. The Salmonella strain that has become a worldwide problem, called ST34,
Police in Paris stopped a bomb attempt early Saturday morning outside a Bank of America office, capturing the would‑be bomber just as he tried to light a homemade explosive. The device was made from about five litres of an unknown liquid, likely fuel, and a 650‑gram powder charge. It was discovered
President Donald Trump has set a strict rule for his grandchildren: they are not allowed to ride in a car when Tiger Woods is behind the wheel. The rule came after the 50‑year‑old golfer was caught driving under the influence on March 27. Woods has been dating Vanessa Trump, who is 79‑years‑ol
Peter Alexander, a long‑time fixture on NBC’s weekend “Today” show and the network’s chief White House correspondent, has decided to step away from his role. He announced the change during a Saturday morning broadcast of “Today, ” letting viewers know that he will be leaving NBC News. For the past
People started arriving early Saturday in cities all over the country, from Maine to Florida, to join a big protest against President Trump’s actions. The main rally took place in St. Paul, Minnesota, a city that recently experienced violent police actions during an immigration raid where two Americ
Philadelphia’s sports scene, often seen as a place of doubts, is buzzing with unexpected optimism. In just one weekend, the city’s basketball, football, baseball, and hockey squads each posted a win or a promising announcement that lifted spirits. The NBA’s Sixers began the story by beating the B
Pakistan has announced that it will host a two‑day meeting with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt to discuss ways to ease the conflict that began last month. The talks are aimed at finding a path toward reducing hostilities in the region. Foreign ministers from the four countries will meet to talk abo
