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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun apologized to loved ones of passengers killed in crashes of Boeing jets during an appearance on Capitol Hill

Boeing May Avoid Criminal Charges Over Violations: Report

The US Justice Department is considering a deal with Boeing that would see the aerospace giant avoid criminal prosecution but may appoint a federal supervisor to oversee company progress on safety improvements, The New York Times reported Friday.
Afghan women walk along a road in Arghandab district of Kandahar province on May 27, 2024

No Afghan 'Reintegration' Without Progress On Rights: UN

Restrictions on women's rights continue to prevent Afghanistan's "reintegration" into the international community, a senior UN official said Friday, noting the Taliban's participation in upcoming talks in Doha is not legitimization of the isolated government.
While the United States and other major economies have battled sky-high inflation in recent years, price rises in Japan have been less extreme

Japan Inflation Ticks Up In May To 2.5%

The pace of Japanese inflation accelerated in May partly due to higher energy bills, government data showed Friday, as analysts speculate on the timing of the Bank of Japan's next rate hike.
Melinda French Gates, pictured in 2018 with Bill Gates (left) and French President Emmanuel Macron, has pledged to use her fortune to help women and families

US Philanthropist Melinda French Gates Endorses Biden

American philanthropist Melinda French Gates, the ex-wife of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, endorsed President Joe Biden on Thursday for November's US election, arguing that he is the best candidate for women.
A handout satellite image courtesy of Maxar Technologies shows the US-built temporary aid pier on the Gaza coast on May 18, 2024

US's Gaza Aid Pier Effort Hit By Repeated Setbacks

The controversial US effort to boost Gaza aid deliveries by building a temporary pier has faced repeated problems, with bad weather damaging the structure and causing other interruptions to the arrival of desperately needed assistance.
The US Commerce Department said it would prohibit the sale of Kaspersy's software in the United States

US Bans Russia's Kaspersky Antivirus Software

The United States on Thursday banned Russia-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky from providing its popular antivirus products in the country on national security grounds, the US Commerce Department announced.
Niger citizens celebrated the departure of French troops in 2023

Niger Revokes French Operating Licence At Major Uranium Mine

Niger has revoked the operating licence of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at one of the world's biggest uranium mines, the company said Thursday, in a move that highlighted tensions between France and the African country's ruling junta.
Rutte is set to become the next head of NATO after his only rival drops out

Rutte Seals NATO Top Job After Lone Rival Drops Out

Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Thursday clinched the race to become the next head of NATO at a pivotal time for the alliance, after sole challenger Romanian President Klaus Iohannis pulled out.

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