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Bus Plunges off a Bridge in South Africa, Killing 45 People. An 8-Year-Old is the Only Survivor

In this image taken from video provided by eNCA, a bus carrying worshippers headed to an Easter festival plunged off a bridge on a mountain pass and burst into flames in Limpopo, South Africa, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, killing multiple people, authorities said. (eNCA via AP)

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A bus carrying worshippers on a long-distance trip from Botswana to an Easter weekend… Continue reading Bus Plunges off a Bridge in South Africa, Killing 45 People. An 8-Year-Old is the Only Survivor

French Soccer Federation Limits Support for Players’ Ramadan Observance. Critics See Discrimination

FILE - France's players pose for photographers before the international friendly soccer match between Germany and France in Dortmund, Germany, on Sept. 12, 2023. For Muslim soccer players in deeply secular France, observing Ramadan is a tall order. Wielding a principle of religious neutrality enshrined in the French constitution, the country's soccer federation does not accomodate players who want to fast and refrain from drinking or eating from sunrise to sunset. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

For Muslim soccer players in deeply secular France, observing Ramadan is a tall order, and this is not about to… Continue reading French Soccer Federation Limits Support for Players’ Ramadan Observance. Critics See Discrimination

‘Oppenheimer’ Finally Premieres in Japan to Mixed Reactions and High Emotions

People walk by a poster to promote the movie "Oppenheimer" Friday, March 29, 2024, in Tokyo. “Oppenheimer” finally premiered Friday in the nation where two cities were obliterated 79 years ago by the nuclear weapons invented by the American scientist who was the subject of the Oscar-winning film. Japanese filmgoers' reactions understandably were mixed and highly emotional. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

TOKYO (AP) — “Oppenheimer” finally premiered Friday in the nation where two cities were obliterated 79 years ago by the… Continue reading ‘Oppenheimer’ Finally Premieres in Japan to Mixed Reactions and High Emotions

What to Know About Day of Visibility, Designed to Show the World ‘Trans Joy’

FILE - A person holds up a sign reading, "Trans People Belong in Alabama," during a rally outside the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Ala., on International Transgender Day of Visibility, March 31, 2023. Sunday, March 31, 2024 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day full of events around the world to bring attention to a population that's often ignored or disparaged or victimized. (AP Photo/Kim Chandler, File)

Sunday is International Transgender Day of Visibility, observed around the world to bring attention to a population that’s often ignored,… Continue reading What to Know About Day of Visibility, Designed to Show the World ‘Trans Joy’

Obama, Clinton and Big-Name Entertainers Help Biden Raise a Record $26 Million for His Reelection

President Joe Biden, center, and former presidents Barack Obama, left, and Bill Clinton, right, participate in a fundraising event with Stephen Colbert at Radio City Music Hall, Thursday, March 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

NEW YORK (AP) — Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and some big names from the entertainment world teamed up Thursday night… Continue reading Obama, Clinton and Big-Name Entertainers Help Biden Raise a Record $26 Million for His Reelection

Greek Minister of the Interior Niki Kerameus at the Consulate General of Greece in NY

A reception was held for Greek Minister of the Interior Niki Kerameus at the Consul General's residence in New York City on March 28 with John Catsimatidis and Olga Bornozi among those present. Photo by Eleni Sakellis

NEW YORK – Greek Minister of the Interior Niki Kerameus attended a press conference at the Consulate General of Greece… Continue reading Greek Minister of the Interior Niki Kerameus at the Consulate General of Greece in NY

Drone Narrowly Missed British Airways Flight from Athens to London

FILE - In this Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, file photo, British Airways planes are parked at Heathrow Airport in London. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)

LONDON – A British Airways flight that started in Athens on January 3 just missed hitting a drone over the Kent… Continue reading Drone Narrowly Missed British Airways Flight from Athens to London

Olympic Torch Lit April 16 for Paris Games Some French Don’t Want 

FILE - Greek actress Xanthi Georgiou, left, playing the role of the High Priestess, holds the torch during the flame lighting ceremony at the closed Ancient Olympia site, birthplace of the ancient Olympics in southern Greece, Thursday, March 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

It won’t pass through some French cities and towns that didn’t want it but the Olympic Torch for the Paris… Continue reading Olympic Torch Lit April 16 for Paris Games Some French Don’t Want 

Earthquake 5.7 Strikes Off Western Peloponnese, No Injuries, Damage

Earthquake machine (Photo by Eurokinissi, FILE)

ATHENS – There were no injuries nor damage reported despite its intensity as a 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit off the western… Continue reading Earthquake 5.7 Strikes Off Western Peloponnese, No Injuries, Damage

Princess Theodora to Marry Lawyer Fiancé in Greece

Princess Theodora. Photo: Facebook

LONDON, UK – Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark is set to marry her lawyer fiancé this fall in Athens,… Continue reading Princess Theodora to Marry Lawyer Fiancé in Greece

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