AP’s Chief Correspondent in Paris John Leicester explains why French farmers are protesting, using a large number of tractors to barricade highways travelling into Paris. (Jan. 30) AP’s Chief Correspondent in Paris John Leicester explains why French farmers are protesting, using a large number of tractors to barricade highways travelling into Paris. (Jan. 30) Published
U.S. and Mideast mediators appeared optimistic in recent days that they were closing in on a deal for a two-month cease-fire in Gaza and the release of over 100 hostages held by Hamas. U.S. and Mideast mediators appeared optimistic in recent days that they were closing in on a deal for a two-month cease-fire in
SAN SALVADOR (AP) — El Salvador’s government “made mistakes” in its war against the country’s gangs, but has never undermined the country’s democracy to consolidate power, according to the man likely to be reelected vice president.Félix Ulloa, temporarily on leave as El Salvador’s vice president while he runs for reelection alongside Nayib Bukele, defended his
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Prime Minister Ariel Henry met for the first time Tuesday with officials from various countries who are part of an international steering committee aimed at boosting the country’s beleaguered police department as it awaits the potential deployment of a foreign armed force to help it fight gangs, according to Haiti’s government.The
New York City police officers will be required to record the apparent race, gender and ages of most people they stop for questioning under a law passed Tuesday by the City Council, which overrode a veto by Mayor Eric Adams. FILE – This image made from body camera footage provided by the New York City
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden again asked a judge to dismiss the federal gun case against him on Tuesday, arguing it is politically motivated and key evidence was tested after charges were filed.Cocaine residue found on the pouch the president’s son used to hold his gun was only identified last year, after a scuttled plea
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Floridians could soon be able to kill bears threatening them on their property with no consequences — if they don’t bait or provoke them first or turn them into meals or rugs later.A measure approved in its final House committee stop Tuesday would allow people without a hunting permit to use
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Wednesday it conducted a test-firing of long-range cruise missiles with an aim to sharpen its counterattack and strategic strike capabilities, in its latest display of weapons threatening South Korea and Japan.The report by North Korean state media came a day after South Korea’s military detected the North
WASHINGTON (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United States said Hall of Famers Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova relied on “outdated stereotypes and western-centric views of our culture” in urging the women’s tennis tour to avoid holding its season-ending tournament in the kingdom.“These champions have turned their back on the very same women they
NHL players Carter Hart of the Philadelphia Flyers, Michael McLeod and Cal Foote of the New Jersey Devils and Dillon Dube of the Calgary Flames have been charged with sexual assault in connection with an alleged assault by several members of Canada’s 2018 world junior team. Attorneys representing Hart, McLeod, Foote and Dube said Tuesday
