The VA has its fix for a home loan debacle, but many vets who got hurt won’t get help
Investigations The VA has its fix for a home loan debacle, but many vets who got hurt won’t get help Enlarge this image Edmund Garcia, an Iraq war veteran, stands…
Ukrainian MPs pass law to boost troop numbers
2 minutes ago About sharing The law provides for compulsory training for new recruits before they are sent into combat By Robert Greenall BBC News Ukraine’s parliament has passed legislation…
Man in court over murder of wife as she pushed pram
1 hour ago About sharing Habibur Masum is accused of murdering his wife Kulsuma Akter The husband of Kulsuma Akter, who was stabbed to death as she pushed her baby…
Journalist says a ‘land grab’ in Tanzania is forcing the Maasai off their land
Atlantic journalist Stephanie McCrummen says foreign interests are acquiring territory in Northern Tanzania, effectively displacing indigenous cattle-herders from their traditional grazing lands.
The first foreign-born grand champion of sumo, Akebono Taro, dies at age 54
Sports The first foreign-born grand champion of sumo, Akebono Taro, dies at age 54 Enlarge this image Accompanied by a sword-bearer, grand champion Akebono, right, performs the ring-entrance ritual during…
Many FBI agents are struggling to make ends meet. Housing costs are to blame
Law Many FBI agents are struggling to make ends meet. Housing costs are to blame Enlarge this image The Empire State Building is lit in pastel colors to mark Easter…
Postmistress jailed while pregnant rejects ex-Post Office boss’ apology
12 minutes ago About sharing Seema Misra was pregnant when she was jailed By Michael Race Business reporter, BBC News A former sub-postmistress who was wrongly jailed while she was…
O.J. Simpson, football legend acquitted of notorious killings, dies at 76
Obituaries O.J. Simpson, football legend acquitted of notorious killings, dies at 76 Enlarge this image O.J. Simpson, pictured in September 2008 in Las Vegas, died Wednesday according to a family…
Nazanin: ‘Freedom is sweet… but it’s not easy’
33 minutes ago About sharing Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: I won’t recover for a long time By Anna Lamche BBC News Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says she still finds it difficult to keep up…
OJ Simpson died after ‘battle’ with cancer, family says
Before 1994, Simpson was well known as a professional athlete, actor and million-dollar spokesman for several US companies. But that year, he was arrested over the murder of his ex-wife…