Day: February 27, 2024

King Harald V of Norway hospitalized with infection on Malaysia trip

11:10 pm February 27, 2024

King Harald V of Norway has been hospitalized with an infection while on vacation in Malaysia, the Norwegian royal house said in a statement Tuesday. KING HARALD V OF NORWAY TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 The 87-year-old monarch has had several illnesses in recent months, raising concern about the head of state’s health. But royal officials […]

Nigerian labor unions strike over inflation, ailing economy

11:09 pm February 27, 2024

Nigeria’s government employees and other union workers began a new nationwide strike Tuesday that threatened to shut down key services while people are angry about soaring inflation and growing economic pain. Since assuming office in Africa’s most populous country last year, President Bola Tinubu has enacted policies that include doing away with fuel subsidies and […]

Italian family returns to Rome 2 years after kidnapping by Malian militants

11:07 pm February 27, 2024

Italy’s foreign minister was on hand Tuesday for the arrival in Rome of an Italian family of three just hours after their release from two years of captivity in the African nation of Mali. GERMAN PRIEST FREED BY AL-QAEDA-LINKED CAPTORS IN MALI The family, identified as Rocco Langone, his wife Maria Caivano and an adult […]

Greek police carry out raids after resurgence in far-left militant attacks

11:05 pm February 27, 2024

Greek antiterrorism police carried out raids and arrests on Tuesday in connection with attacks claimed by far-left militants, including a parcel bomb mailed to a senior judge, officials said. The crackdown follows a resurgence in far-left militant violence in recent months, including an explosion outside the labor ministry in Athens that caused no injuries. GREECE […]

Rachel Bilson shares ‘the most offensive part’ of getting burglarized by infamous crime ring

11:04 pm February 27, 2024

Rachel Bilson is opening up about her past traumas. During a recent episode of her podcast, “Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson and Olivia Allen,” the “Hart of Dixie” star and her guest, Audrina Patridge, bonded over their shared experiences as targets of The Bling Ring, a group of burglars who target celebrities in 2009. The […]

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