Day: October 5, 2023

Putin: Grenade fragments in victims of mercenary chief’s plane crash

7:08 pm October 5, 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that fragments of a hand grenade have been found in the bodies of people who died in an August crash of Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin’s plane. Putin added that experts investigating the crash found no indication that the plane had suffered an “external impact.” All 10 people on […]

Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine briefly detained upon return, claims house arrest

7:06 pm October 5, 2023

Ugandan security forces on Thursday briefly detained opposition figure Bobi Wine and foiled a planned street demonstration by his supporters who intended to welcome him at the airport. Wine, a singer and former lawmaker whose real name is Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, was driven under police escort to his home outside Kampala after his arrival from a […]

Georgia is known for much more than just peaches

7:02 pm October 5, 2023

Georgia is filled with important history, stunning scenery and fun attractions. There’s something for everyone in Georgia, from the history buff to the film enthusiast. There are tourist attractions throughout the state, although many can be found in Atlanta, Georgia’s capital. In addition to historic places like Andersonville and the home of Martin Luther King […]

3 doctors dead, another shot in Rio de Janeiro in an attack suspected to have been politically motivated

6:14 pm October 5, 2023

Four doctors were shot — three of them fatally — beside a beach in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro in the early hours of Thursday in what may have been a politically motivated execution. Security camera footage obtained by local newspaper O Globo showed a group of black-clad gunmen emerging from a car […]

Australian coins to feature King Charles III this year

6:14 pm October 5, 2023

An image of King Charles III will soon appear on Australian coins, more than a year after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, officials said Thursday. The gold Australian dollar coin will be the first with an image of the new British monarch, who is also Australia’s head of state, Royal Australian Mint […]