Archives for February 2023

Moldova's president outlined Monday what she described as a plot by Moscow to use external saboteurs to overthrow her country's government, put the nation "at the disposal of Russia" and derail its aspirations to one day join the European Union. … [Read more...] about Moldova’s president outlines Russian ‘plan’ to topple government

More than 4,800 individuals may have been victims of child sex abuse in the Portuguese Catholic Church and 512 alleged victims have already come forward to speak out, an expert panel looking into historic abuse in the church said Monday. … [Read more...] about Portugal church sex abuse study: Victims may number more than 4,800

Fourteen years after a financial crisis nearly brought Dubai to its knees, several major abandoned real estate projects are finally showing signs of life as part of a new economic boom in the city-state. … [Read more...] about Dubai boom sees Russian cash, high rents and reborn projects

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she is active on Chinese-owned TikTok because it remains a vital communication tool despite widespread concerns over privacy and national security that have prompted some governors to ban the app on state devices. … [Read more...] about Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she uses Chinese-owned TikTok but securely

Rihanna returned to the big stage for the first time in years late Sunday, running through her hits from an elevated stage at the Super Bowl and surprising the world by revealing she is pregnant again. … [Read more...] about Trump decries ‘worst’ Super Bowl halftime show, not a fan of Rihanna