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'Overwhelming': Survivors reflect on pope's Indigenous abuse apology
Some seemed far away, others wept or applauded: a great wave of emotion swept through the crowd on Monday in western Canada's Maskwacis when the pope himself begged forgiveness for the "evil" done to Indigenous people. "I humbly beg forgiveness for the evil committed by so many Christians against the Indigenous peoples."
Ecuador prosecutor investigates ex-president over missing artifacts
The Ecuadoran public prosecutor's office said Monday it is investigating former president Lenin Moreno over the disappearance of priceless artifacts from the presidential palace.
Biden presses Congress to pass $52 bln semiconductor subsidies
President Joe Biden on Monday pushed Congress to pass a bill providing domestic semiconductor manufacturers with $52 billion in subsidies to cut reliance on foreign sourcing for the vital component.
Walmart cuts profit outlook as inflation bites shoppers
Walmart cut its profit outlook Monday as surging inflation prompts shoppers to cut back on higher-margin items as they contend with increased prices for gasoline, food and other staples.
US offers help to link Armenia, Azerbaijan
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday offered US assistance in building ties between Armenia and Azerbaijan, encouraging a permanent settlement between the adversaries two years after a Russian-brokered truce. Blinken "offered the United States' assistance in facilitating regional transportation and communication linkages," State Department spokesman Ned Price said.
Northern Irish Nobel peace prize winner Trimble dies
David Trimble, the Nobel peace prize-winning former first minister of Northern Ireland whose statecraft helped end decades of conflict, died Monday aged 77, his party announced. Irish premier Micheal Martin hailed the Nobel prize winner as "someone who played a crucial and courageous role in bringing peace to Northern Ireland".
As Pelosi eyes Taiwan trip, US anxious on China red lines
A potential visit to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is stirring alarm in President Joe Biden's administration which fears the trip may cross red lines for China -- and that there is no exit path. Biden was open last week about concerns, saying the US military opposed travel by Pelosi, a fellow Democrat who is second in line to the presidency after the vice president.
C.Africa floods kill 13, leave over 1,000 homeless
At least 13 people died and more than 1,000 were left homeless after heavy rainfall triggered floods in the Central African Republic last week, the Red Cross told AFP on Monday. In 2019, at least 28,000 people were left homeless by mass flooding after exceptionally heavy and continuous rainfall caused the Ubangi river and its tributaries to burst their banks. fan/lad/dyg/imm/pvh
"The food is not even nice" - GH lady charged GH₵2,529 for 3 noodles & drinks says
Three lady friends in Ghana decided to go out and 'chill' only to be handed a bill they did not prepare for. They ate 3 plates of noodles and some drinks..
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