Albanian prime minister says TikTok ban was not a rushed reaction
Prime Minister Edi Rama said over the weekend that the government will shut down TikTok for one year, accusing the popular video service of inciting violence and bullying, especially among children.
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The U.S. begins its quest for a World Cup three-peat by taking on Vietnam
The World Cup has kicked off in Australia and New Zealand, commencing a glorious month of soccer.For many fans stateside, the tournament begins in earnest… -
This no-frills college helps students get a degree quickly, simply and affordably
COVENTRY, England — When she finished high school, Helen Kinchin got what was supposed to be a temporary job, after which she planned to go to… -
What we know about Travis King, the U.S. soldier who crossed into North Korea
Officials say Pvt. 2nd Class Travis King has been a calvary scout with the U.S. Army since January 2021. The 23-year-old had been stationed in South… -
A deal that lets Ukraine export grain during its war with Russia is about to expire
The U.N.-backed deal that has allowed Ukraine to export grain and other food items during the ongoing invasion by Russia is set to expire Monday with no… -
Milan Kundera, who wrote 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being,' dies at 94
The Czech writer Milan Kundera was interested in big topics — sex, surveillance, death, totalitarianism. But his books always approached them with a sense… -
Putin met Wagner leader Prigozhin days after failed uprising
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and nearly three dozen of his mercenary commanders for talks in Moscow late last… -
Why a game in which you look for a real, live pink elephant could help save the world
Edgard Gouveia Jr., 58, says the key to solving the world's problems is games. "I use games and narrative to mobilize crowds," says the Brazilian game… -
Ukraine's Zelenskyy warns of possible Russian sabotage at nuclear plant
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces have placed devices resembling explosives on the roofs of nuclear reactors at a power plant…
