Coups and attempted coups in West Africa, along with escalating security challenges, have left the region in a state of emergency, a leader of the regional bloc said Tuesday. … [Read more...] about West Africa is in a state of emergency after several coups, bloc leader says
Basketball
Cam Whitmore’s start with the Wizards is vindicating the Rockets decision to move on
Cam Whitmore's start to his Wizards tenure is making the Rockets decision to move on look justified. … [Read more...] about Cam Whitmore’s start with the Wizards is vindicating the Rockets decision to move on
Southeast Notes: Heat, Herro, Whitmore, Diabate
The Heat‘s 127-111 loss to the Kings on Saturday extended their losing streak to three games, with a growing injury report catching up to them in Sacramento, writes Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. Tyler Herro, Davion Mitchell, and Pelle Larsson all missed the game for Miami. “We didn’t have a lot of juice on either end of the floor,” said head coach Erik Spoelstra. As … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Heat, Herro, Whitmore, Diabate
Honduras is still waiting for the final presidential election count, over a week after the vote
More than a week after Hondurans voted to elect a new president, results continue to trickle in as complaints grow about the slow process and allegations of irregularities by the three top candidates. … [Read more...] about Honduras is still waiting for the final presidential election count, over a week after the vote
New York Archdiocese says it’s setting up a $300M fund for sexual abuse victims
The Archdiocese of New York on Monday announced it will set up a $300 million fund to compensate victims of sexual abuse who have sued the church. … [Read more...] about New York Archdiocese says it’s setting up a $300M fund for sexual abuse victims