Schools to reopen in South Sudan after two weeks of extreme heat

JUBA, South Sudan — South Sudan’s government on Tuesday said schools will reopen next week following a two-week closure due to extreme heat across the country. The health and education ministries said temperatures were expected to steadily drop with the rainy season set to begin in the coming days. South Sudan in recent years has … Read more

Taiwan presidential candidate Lai says he is willing to reopen talks with China

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s leading presidential candidate William Lai said Tuesday he hopes for a reopening of dialogue with China following almost eight years of Beijing’s near-complete refusal to communicate with leaders of the self-governing island it considers its own territory. But Lai told reporters he would continue the current administration’s policy of maintaining democratic … Read more

New Hampshire casino to shut down for 6 months, could re-open if sold by owner accused of fraud

A New Hampshire casino owned by a former state senator accused of buying luxury cars with a fraudulently obtained COVID-19 relief loan will be shut down Jan. 1 but allowed to reopen in six months if sold to a new owner, the state lottery commission said in a decision made public Thursday The commission tried … Read more

Key Swiss rail tunnel damaged by derailment won’t fully reopen until next September

Switzerland’s national rail operator says the world’s longest rail tunnel won’t be fully reopened to train traffic until next September, again pushing back the target date for repairs of damage caused by a cargo train derailment ByThe Associated Press November 2, 2023, 9:05 AM Accident-damaged freight wagons are seen at the scene of the accident … Read more

Pope orders Vatican to reopen case of priest ousted from Jesuits after claims of adult abuse

Pope Francis has ordered the Vatican to reopen the case of a well-known priest-artist accused of sexually, psychologically and spiritually abusing adult women ByNICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press October 27, 2023, 7:27 AM FILE – Pope Francis speaks during his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at The Vatican, on Oct. 18, 2023. A famous … Read more

Reddit will take away mods of personal communities except they reopen

Reddit has knowledgeable moderators of protesting communities which might be nonetheless non-public that they are going to lose their mod standing by the tip of the week, in accordance with messages seen by The Verge. If a moderator tells Reddit they’re enthusiastic about “actively moderating” the subreddit, the corporate says it would “take your request … Read more

Saudi Arabia to reopen embassy in Syria as relations enhance

BEIRUT — The diplomatic mission of Saudi Arabia in Syria will resume its work 11 years after it was closed as the 2 international locations’ relations have improved not too long ago, the dominion’s information company reported late Tuesday. The announcement got here practically a month after Syria and Saudi Arabia stated they have been … Read more