Nov 30 EU seeks specialized court to investigate Russia war crimes By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday the EU will work with international partners to get "the broadest international support possible" for the tribunal while supporting the International Criminal Court. Continue reading
Nov 30 German parliament labels 1930s Soviet famine in Ukraine as genocide By Geir Moulson, Associated Press Germany's parliament has approved a resolution recognizing as genocide Ukraine's 1930s "Holodomor" — a famine believed to have killed more than 3 million Ukrainians under the repressive rule of Soviet leader Josef Stalin. Continue reading
Nov 30 Indiana AG seeks punishment for doctor who provided abortion to 10-year-old rape survivor By Tom Davies, Associated Press Bernard’s lawyers argue Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, who is stridently anti-abortion, has been spreading false or misleading information about the doctor with his investigation allegations for several months. Continue reading
Nov 30 WATCH: Garland holds briefing on conviction of Oath Keeper leader for seditious conspiracy By Alanna Durkin Richer, Lindsay Whitehurst, Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Tuesday verdict, while not a total win for the Justice Department, gives momentum to investigators just as the newly named special counsel ramps up his probe into key aspects of the insurrection fueled by Trump’s lies of a stolen election. Continue reading
Nov 30 House votes to avert looming rail worker strike, impose deal on unions By Kevin Freking, Josh Funk, Associated Press Congress is moving urgently to head off the looming U.S. rail strike. The bill would bind companies and workers to a proposed settlement reached in September that failed to gain the support of all 12 unions involved. Continue reading
Nov 30 WATCH: John Kirby speaks on the condition of American detainees in Russia By Kevin Freking, Josh Funk, Associated Press Kirby said the United States has not been able to get information from Moscow about Whelan and addressed the issue after Whelan's family reported they had not heard from Whelan, a Michigan corporate security executive, since Nov. 23. Continue reading
Nov 30 WATCH: Hakeem Jeffries to head House Dems in next Congress as 1st Black leader By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Democrats met Wednesday behind closed doors for the internal party elections as Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her team step aside. House Democrats are ushering in a new generation of leaders. Continue reading
Nov 30 WATCH: Biden makes new commitments during Tribal Nations Summit By Fatima Hussein, Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press Biden announced new steps to establish uniform standards for federal agencies to consult with tribes, a plan to revitalize Native languages and new efforts to strengthen the tribal rights that are outlined in existing treaties with Washington. Continue reading
Nov 30 Why Congress is intervening in a labor dispute between railway companies and freight workers By Hope Yen, Josh Funk, Associated Press President Joe Biden is asking Congress to intervene to avert a potentially crippling freight rail strike before Christmas, even if it means handing a defeat to Democratic allies in the labor movement. Continue reading
Nov 29 5 Palestinians killed by Israeli troops in occupied West Bank By Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press Israeli troops have shot and killed a Palestinian in the occupied West Bank, raising to five the number of Palestinians killed in less than 24 hours of fighting. Continue reading