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ATMEH, Syria (AP) — Sobhieh al-Saleh thought she would finally leave her tent and return home the moment a rebel offensive in late 2024 ousted then President Bashar Assad, and brought an end to more than a decade of conflict. But she still lives in the al-Karama camp, a tent settlement in the northwest town of Atmeh in Idlib province near the Turkish border, with her husband, seven sons and […]

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran on Tuesday denounced U.S. strikes a day earlier as a sign of “bad faith and unreliability” as negotiations continue toward a possible deal to end the war. The U.S. military has characterized Monday’s strikes in southern Iran as defensive, saying targets included missile launch sites and boats placing mines, and said the U.S. acted with “restraint” in light of the weekslong ceasefire. Iran’s […]

As the Colorado River and its once massive reservoirs shrink from overuse and climate change, officials are faced with a decision that pits conservation against ratepayer costs for electricity. To fight off predators of the humpback chub, a threatened fish native to the river, Glen Canyon Dam in northern Arizona would need to do what is known as a “cool mix flow,” where cold water is released from deep in […]

New York back in NBA Finals for first time since 1999 after beating Cleveland 130-93 to finish sweep CLEVELAND (AP) — Karl Anthony-Towns had 19 points and 14 rebounds, OG Anunoby scored 17 and the New York Knicks routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 Monday night to complete a four-game sweep of the Eastern Conference finals and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Landry Shamet scored […]

ISTANBUL (AP) — Riot police in Turkey used water cannons on Tuesday to prevent people from gathering to hear a speech by the deposed leader of the country’s main opposition party. Ozgur Ozel and the core leadership of the Republican People’s Party, or CHP, were removed from their posts on Thursday by a court order that many people consider to be politically motivated. Ozel had intended to address supporters on […]

BP has ousted its chairman over what it called serious concerns related to “important governance standards, oversight and conduct.” The departure was abrupt and unexpected, with Albert Manifold having been appointed to the position just last year. “Albert has helped bring a welcome focus and pace to BP’s transformation,” Amanda Blanc, senior independent director, said in a statement. “However, the board has been surprised and disappointed to learn of governance […]

May 26 (Reuters) – Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining Company is targeting a valuation of up to $2.32 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, as the company seeks funds to restart a mine in Idaho that produced silver, antimony and other minerals. The Denver, Colorado-based company is seeking to raise up to $330 million by offering 20 million shares priced between $13.50 and $16.50 apiece, it said on Tuesday. […]

May 26 (Reuters) – Insurer Safepoint said on Tuesday it was targeting a valuation of up to $1.16 billion in ​its U.S. initial public offering, riding a wave of post-reform Florida insurance growth. The Tampa, Florida-based company and some of its backers are seeking to raise up to $283.3 million by offering 16.7 million shares priced between $15 and $17 apiece. Florida, which has been a difficult region for U.S. […]

BEIJING, May 26 (Reuters) – Unmarked tunnels, missing trackers and fake doors have been uncovered during an initial probe into the deadliest mining tragedy in China in over 15 years, with the government vowing to leave no stone unturned, state media reported on Tuesday. At least 82 people were killed by a gas explosion late on Friday at the Liushenyu mine in the coal-rich province of Shanxi in northern China. […]