Nobody was speaking about Anna Kiesenhofer ahead of the Tokyo 2020 women’s road race, but they certainly are now. The Austrian rider was considered a novice compared to her competitors, notably defending champion Anna van der Breggen, former Olympic bronze medalist Elisa Longo Borghini, Britain’s Lizzie Deignan, Germany’s Lisa Brennauer and former world title champion […]
Biden, Kadhimi sign deal to end US ‘combat operations’ in Iraq
US President Joe Biden and Iraqi PM Mustafa al Kadhimi seal agreement formally ending US combat mission in Iraq by the end of 2021, more than 18 years after US troops were sent to the Arab country. US President Joe Biden shakes hands with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al Kadhimi (L) in the Oval Office […]
Jobless Americans sue Florida for ending $300 unemployment benefits early
Out-of-work Americans in Florida filed a lawsuit against Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday seeking to reinstate a pandemic relief program that paid out an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits. In a complaint filed late Sunday on behalf of 10 unemployed Floridians, three attorneys – Gautier Kitchen, Marie Mattox and Scott Behren – […]
Pakistan: Afghan soldiers flee across border after losing posts to Taliban
At least 46 Afghan soldiers have fled into northwestern Pakistan after their military posts were overrun by Taliban insurgents. Pakistan says the Afghan soldiers who sought refuge will be returned to Afghanistan after due process, similar to the case of another batch of 35 soldiers earlier in July. (AFP) At least 46 Afghan soldiers have […]
Jobless Americans sue Florida for ending $300 unemployment benefits early
Out-of-work Americans in Florida filed a lawsuit against Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday seeking to reinstate a pandemic relief program that paid out an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits. In a complaint filed late Sunday on behalf of 10 unemployed Floridians, three attorneys – Gautier Kitchen, Marie Mattox and Scott Behren – […]