Suicide Attack Hits Russian Embassy in Afghanistan, Killing 2 Employees
The bombing in Kabul, which also left 4 Afghan civilians dead, was the first strike on a diplomatic mission since the Taliban regained control.
50 Years After Attack at Munich Olympics, a Formal German Apology
Palestinian militants killed 11 Israeli athletes at the Olympic Games in 1972. Decades later Germany asked the victims’ families for forgiveness for not keeping the delegation safe.
Political candidate under fire for allegedly changing last name to align with Conaway family’s political dynasty
All is fair in love and war – but what about politics? By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America corps member, tmcqueen@afro.com If you have lived in Baltimore […] The post Political candidate under fire for allegedly changing last name to align with Conaway family’s political dynasty appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers
Idris delivers action-packed performance in new thriller film, ‘Beast’
By Dwight Brown, NNPA News Wire If the job of an actor is to scare the daylights out of you, “Beast” –which hit the theaters on Aug. 19– gets the […] The post Idris delivers action-packed performance in new thriller film, ‘Beast’ appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Facebook parent company culls expansive Proud Boys network from sites
By Associated Press MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — Facebook parent Meta says it has removed a network of accounts linked to the Proud Boys, a far-right extremist group it banned […] The post Facebook parent company culls expansive Proud Boys network from sites appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
D.C. nonprofits merge to inclusively and equitably transform the financial services sector
By Megan Sayles,AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Capital Impact Partners and CDC Small Business Finance, two D.C.-based national nonprofits, recently merged with Ventures Lending Technologies to […] The post D.C. nonprofits merge to inclusively and equitably transform the financial services sector appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
#FaithWorks: Local ministry aims to turn Prince George’s County into ‘No Lack Nation’
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO, mcoleman@afro.com When we think of outreach ministry, what usually comes to mind are everyday acts like feeding the hungry, providing donations to shelters, […] The post #FaithWorks: Local ministry aims to turn Prince George’s County into ‘No Lack Nation’ appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Howard meets Alabama State in MEAC/SWAC HBCU kickoff
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO For the second time this calendar year Howard University’s national television appearance was impacted by the weather. In February, the Bison basketball […] The post Howard meets Alabama State in MEAC/SWAC HBCU kickoff appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Kyiv claims battlefield gains as Russian gas shutdown hits Europe markets – Reuters
Kyiv claims battlefield gains as Russian gas shutdown hits Europe markets Reuters The EU has depleted much of its weapons stocks; Russia vows more ‘retaliatory measures’ on energy supplies CNBC Ukraine counter offensive: Fighting intensifies in Kherson region Al Jazeera English Zelenskiy aide posts photo of Ukraine soldiers taking back southern village Reuters Russia-Ukraine war latest updates The Washington Post
Canadian manhunt continues for deadly stabbing suspects – The Associated Press
Canadian manhunt continues for deadly stabbing suspects The Associated Press 10 dead, 15 injured from stabbings in Canada, police say WFAA Manhunt underway for 2 suspects in connection with a mass stabbing that left at least 10 dead in Saskatchewan, Canada CNN Canada stabbings leave 10 dead, over a dozen wounded: police Fox News Canada stabbings: Police hunt suspects