Agency Desk

US calls for de-escalation in Libya

The United States on Monday called for immediate de-escalation of violence in Libya and expressed concern over renewed threats of violent confrontation in Tripoli.The...

Shanghai reports 3 new local asymptomatic COVID cases, 1 symptomatic for Aug 22

Shanghai reported three new domestically transmitted asymptomatic coronavirus cases for Aug. 22, the same as a day earlier, and one local symptomatic case, also...

GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares choppy, U.S. yields fall as investors digest Fed minutes

Global equity markets were choppy and U.S. Treasury yields fell on Thursday, as uncertainty over the pace of interest rate hikes prevailed among investors...

LATAM POLITICS TODAY-Argentina prosecutor seeks 12-year jail sentence for VP Kirchner

The latest in Latin American politics today: Argentina prosecutor seeks 12-year jail sentence for VPBUENOS AIRES - An Argentine federal prosecutor requested a 12-year...

Griner’s detention weighed heavily on Mercury all season

A cloud of fear and sadness hovered over the Phoenix Mercury's season as Brittney Griner, their friend and teammate, sat in a Russian prison.The...

WRAPUP 9-Ukraine’s capital bans Independence Day festivities, fearing Russian attack

Ukraine's capital Kyiv banned public celebrations this week commemorating independence from Soviet rule, citing a heightened threat of Russian attack in a war the...

Afghan refugee charged with third New Mexico Muslim murder

A New Mexico grand jury on Monday charged Muhammad Syed, an Afghan refugee, with the murder of a third Muslim man in ambush shootings...

I want to change UK-India relationship to make it more two-way: Rishi Sunak

Britain’s prime ministerial candidate Rishi Sunak said he wants to change the UK-India relationship to make it a more two-way exchange that opens up...

Medicare Advantage vs Original Medicare: Key Differences Explained

Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare cover many of the same basic services, but they differ in costs, provider choices, prescription coverage, extra benefits, networks, referrals and out-of-pocket limits.