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New performing arts center opens at Manhattan 9/11 site

New performing arts center opens at Manhattan 9/11 site

Days after New York marked the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 attacks, it opened a new arts center Wednesday in the last area of Ground Zero that had not yet been redeveloped.

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Argentina monthly inflation highest in three decades

Argentina monthly inflation highest in three decades

Argentina recorded an inflation rate of 12.4 percent in August, the highest monthly change in over three decades in a country dogged by chronic economic instability, its statistics agency said Wednesday.

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Stokes's England ODI record 182 sets up rout of New Zealand

Stokes's England ODI record 182 sets up rout of New Zealand

Ben Stokes struck the highest score by an England batsman in a one-day international on Wednesday, his 182 setting up a thrashing of New Zealand at The Oval as he sent a warning to the champions' World Cup rivals just weeks before they begin the defence of their 50-over title in India.

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Senator subpoenas Saudi PIF subsidiary for PGA-LIV details

Senator subpoenas Saudi PIF subsidiary for PGA-LIV details

US Senator Richard Blumenthal issued a subpoena Wednesday to a US subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) to better understand the US PGA Tour-LIV Golf agreement and other investments.

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Argentina monthly inflation highest in two decades

Argentina monthly inflation highest in two decades

Argentina recorded an inflation rate of 12.4 percent in August, the highest monthly change in over two decades in a country dogged by chronic economic instability, its statistics agency said Wednesday.

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US boosts Bahrain ties with new security agreement

US boosts Bahrain ties with new security agreement

The United States on Wednesday signed an agreement with Bahrain to enhance defense and economic ties, a show of support for the Gulf monarchy that a decade ago faced an arms embargo.

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UK police arrest three relatives on return from Pakistan over girl's death

UK police arrest three relatives on return from Pakistan over girl's death

UK police on Wednesday arrested three British-Pakistani relatives of a 10-year-old girl on suspicion of her murder, moments after the trio landed back in Britain following a month on the run in Pakistan.

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Alleged bodies of 'non-human beings' shown in Mexican Congress

Alleged bodies of 'non-human beings' shown in Mexican Congress

The alleged bodies of two "non-human" beings were presented during a congressional hearing in Mexico, generating a mixture of surprise, disbelief and ridicule on social media on Wednesday.

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Kim Jong Un says Russia will win 'great victory'

Kim Jong Un says Russia will win 'great victory'

Kim Jong Un told President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday he was sure Russia would win a "great victory" over its enemies, as Ukraine's Western allies warned of a possible Russian arms agreement with North Korea.

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Parents of US reporter held in Russia seek help at UN

Parents of US reporter held in Russia seek help at UN

The parents of US reporter Evan Gershkovich said Wednesday they want world leaders due to gather at the United Nations next week to join in pressing for his release from prison in Russia.

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