World Apr 10 Dalai Lama issues apology after video of him kissing child on the lips garners criticism A statement posted on his official website says the 87-year-old leader regretted the incident and wished to apologize to the boy and his family, as well as his many friends across the world, “for the hurt his words may have…
World Apr 09 Russian attacks continue across Ukraine amid Easter pleas for peace Weekend shelling by Russian forces killed at least seven civilians, Ukrainian officials reported Sunday as Pope Francis and Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby used their traditional Easter messages to highlight the war in Ukraine and other conflicts around the world.
World Apr 09 Ukraine brings home 31 children who were taken to Russia during the war The head of a Ukrainian rescue organization said Saturday that the organization has brought back 31 children from Russia, where they had been taken during the war.
World Apr 09 Fire impedes rescues after building in Marseille, France collapses Up to 10 people may be buried under the debris of a building that collapsed following an explosion in France's port city of Marseille, but a fire deep within the rubble hindered rescue efforts Sunday, the French interior minister said.
Education Apr 09 Los Angeles school district workers approve labor deal after striking in March The agreement, which was voted on this week, would increase wages by 30 percent for workers who are paid an average of $25,000 a year, the Local 99 chapter of the Service Employees International Union said Saturday.
Politics Apr 08 Iowa attorney general halts payments for rape victims' contraceptives, abortions The Iowa Attorney General's Office has paused its practice of paying for emergency contraception — and in rare cases, abortions — for victims of sexual assault, a move that drew criticism from some victim advocates.
World Apr 08 Afghan religious scholars criticize Taliban's ban on education for girls, women Afghan religious scholars Saturday criticized a ban on female education, as a key Taliban minister warned clerics not to rebel against the government on the controversial issue.
World Apr 08 Amid tensions with Iran, U.S. deploys guided-missile submarine to Middle East The U.S. Navy has deployed a guided-missile submarine capable of carrying up to 154 Tomahawk missiles to the Middle East, a spokesman said Saturday, in what appeared to be a show of force toward Iran following recent tensions.
Politics Apr 07 What's next for Tennessee's expelled Democratic lawmakers? Tennessee Republicans have expelled two Democratic lawmakers from the state Legislature for their role in a protest calling for more gun control.
World Apr 07 Russia bombards illegally annexed Ukraine areas from ground, air Russian forces have bombarded the regions of Ukraine it has illegally annexed but doesn't fully control, resulting in casualties, building damage and power outages.