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Bangladesh's ex-leader Hasina and niece, British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, found guilty of corruption
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A court in Bangladesh’s capital on Monday sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to five years in prison and her niece, British Labour Party lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, to two years in prison for corruption involving a government land project.Rabiul Alam, the judge of Dhaka’s Special Judge’s Court, said Hasina misused her power as prime minister while Siddiq was guilty of corruptly influencing her aunt in helping her mother get a piece of land in a government project. Siddiq’s mother, Sheikh Rehana, was given seven years in prison and was... Read More
Missouri launches sports betting as recent scandals shine a spotlight on the growing industry
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — As Missouri launches sports betting Monday, people will be able to wager on how many points a particular athlete will score in a game — so long as it doesn't involve a Missouri college or university.The restriction on " proposition bets," though less sweeping than in some states, highlights an area of rising concern as legal sports betting spreads to its 39th state in a steady expansion since the Supreme Court cleared the way for it in 2018.
In the weeks leading up to Missouri's betting debut, one scandal after another has rocked the Two... Read More
Nik Bonitto bats away 2-point try in OT and Broncos escape with 27-26 win over Commanders
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Nik Bonitto batted away Marcus Mariota’s pass in overtime to deny Washington a winning 2-point conversion, and the Denver Broncos held on for their ninth straight victory, a 27-26 thriller over the Commanders on Sunday night.After Denver's RJ Harvey ran for a touchdown on the first possession of overtime, Mariota drove the Commanders down the field, aided by a pass-interference penalty on fourth-and-6. Washington had fourth-and-goal at the 3 when Mariota connected with Terry McLaurin for a TD.
Commanders coach Dan Quinn went for 2 and Mariota... Read More
Pope Leo XIV's visit highlights Christian resilience in Lebanon despite regional turmoil
BEIRUT (AP) — Over the past few decades, hundreds of thousands of Christians have left parts of the Middle East for good, driven by wars and the rise of Muslim extremists.In Lebanon, it has been different. Despite the many crises that have battered the small nation, Christians continue to enjoy religious freedom and significant political influence.
Pope Leo XIV's visit to Lebanon over the weekend is a recognition of the importance of Lebanon’s religious pluralism and a message to Christians not to abandon the region.
In Iraq, large numbers of Christians... Read More
US futures slip and Asian stocks are mixed, while oil prices surge more than $1 a barrel
BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares began the week mixed, with Tokyo’s benchmark falling nearly 2% on Monday after the release of data showing weak factory activity, while U.S. futures fell.Oil prices surged more than $1 a barrel.
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 declined 1.9% to 49,285.66 after the government reported weaker than expected corporate investment data.
Regional reports on manufacturing activity are being closely watched for signs of how U.S. President Donald Trump's higher tariffs are affecting Asian economies.
A survey of Japanese factory... Read More
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