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May 30, 2024

Kenyan president Ruto defends cost of private jet for US trip while calling for prudent spending

Kenyan President William Ruto has said it cost $76,000 to hire a private jet for his U.S. state visit last week, instead of the $1.2 million amount reported by media outlets in Kenya.

May 30, 2024

Tens of billions of dollars in gold flows illegally out of Africa each year, a new report says

A new report by Swissaid says billions of dollars worth of gold is smuggled out of Africa every year, and much of it ends up in the United Arab Emirates, as well as Switzerland and Turkey.

May 30, 2024

Ohio AG ordered to stop blocking proposed qualified immunity ban

Federal judges ordered Republican Ohio Attorney Gen. Dave Yost to stop blocking a proposed constitutional amendment banning qualified immunity for police and other officials.

May 30, 2024

Suspect, bystander injured in police shootout at Cincinnati-area grocery store

An armed suspect was wounded alongside a bystander during a police shootout at a Kroger store in Colerain Township, Ohio, on Wednesday.

May 30, 2024

Usher, Victoria Monét will receive prestigious awards from music industry group ASCAP

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers said Usher and Victoria Monét will be honored at its upcoming Rhythm & Soul Music Songwriters and Publishers event in June.

May 30, 2024

Slovenia's government endorses recognition of a Palestinian state, sends to parliament for approval

Slovenia's Prime Minister Robert Golob said his government has endorsed a move to recognize a Palestinian state and has sent a recognition proposal to parliament.

May 30, 2024

US sanctions Uganda's parliament speaker, her husband and others over corruption and rights abuses

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Uganda's Parliament Speaker Anita Among, her husband and other officials due to alleged corruption and human rights abuses.

May 30, 2024

EU denies intent to delay South Sudan elections

The European Union delegation in South Sudan has denied claims — including those by President Salva Kiir — that it is seeking to delay the country's elections.

May 30, 2024

Lab-grown meat faces mounting resistance as federal lawmakers push restrictions

Lab-grown meat and seafood, produced from animal cells, have encountered legislative hurdles in the U.S., with bans implemented in several states' stores.

May 30, 2024

At China-Arab States summit, Xi Jinping pledges more Gaza aid, economic cooperation

Xi Jinping met with the heads of Arab states at the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum, which was focused on China’s trade in the region and the Israel-Hamas war.