West Africa, a new hub of global cocaine trafficking – Report
Dozens of cocaine packages piled up, weighing in at four tonnes and valued at $317 million -- the seizure by Liberian police in July was a stark symbol of west Africa's expanding role in the global cocaine trade.
Pope marks three weeks in hospital, releases audio message
Pope Francis marked three weeks battling double pneumonia in hospital on Friday, reported by the Vatican to be “stable” but sounding weak and breathless in his first audio message.
Trump backs off Mexico, Canada tariffs after market blowback
The moves make conditions “much more favorable for our American car manufacturers,” Trump said Thursday.
US says Egypt-led Gaza plan doesn’t meet Trump expectations
Trump has floated a proposal to take over the Gaza Strip and displace its people, an idea that has drawn wide condemnation around the world.
US to carry out first firing squad execution since 2010
“Unless he elected lethal injection or the firing squad, he would die in South Carolina’s ancient electric chair, which would burn and cook him alive,” King said.
Hamas says Trump’s ‘DEAD’ threat to Gaza undermines ceasefire
Trump said later he was “sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job” as his administration expedites billions of dollars in weapons.
