Jul 08 2 Haitian Americans detained in slaying of Haiti president By Evens Sanon, Dánica Coto, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press The U.S. State Department said it was aware of reports that Haitian-Americans were in custody but could not confirm or comment. Seven other suspected assailants were killed, authorities said. Continue reading
Jul 08 Italian Senate endorses lowering voting age from 25 to 18 By Associated Press The Senate’s consent paves the way for some 4 million young adults to get the right to vote for the upper legislative chamber as well. Continue reading
Jul 08 Malaysia's attorney general says prime minister still in power after largest allied party pulled support By Eileen Ng, Associated Press Malaysia's attorney general says Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin remains in power until it can be proven in Parliament that he has lost majority support. Continue reading
Jul 08 Johnson confirms most British troops have left Afghanistan By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press The prime minister declined to give details about the troop withdrawal, citing security reasons. But he said that "all British troops assigned to NATO's mission in Afghanistan are now returning home," adding that "most of our personnel have already left."… Continue reading
Jul 08 Jordan, Israel agree to water deal, more West Bank trade By Omar Akour, Associated Press Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi Safadi called for renewed efforts to achieve a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Continue reading
Jul 08 Hungary activists vow to resist LGBTQ law By Justin Spike, Associated Press The law came into effect Thursday and prohibits the display of content depicting homosexuality or sex reassignment to minors. But critics say its goal is to marginalize and stigmatize the LGBTQ community. Continue reading
Jul 08 WATCH: Biden says U.S. war in Afghanistan will end August 31 By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden is expected to give a policy speech Thursday about Afghanistan, as American troops plan to fully withdraw from the country by September 11. Continue reading
Jul 08 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing as U.S. assesses ransomware attack By Associated Press The White House said Thursday it is "continuing to gather details" on the latest ransomware attack, including determining whether the "incident occurred with the knowledge or approval of the Russian government."… Continue reading
Jul 07 South Africa's ex-leader turns himself in for prison term By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press Zuma decided to hand himself over to authorities to obey the order from the country's highest court, the Constitutional Court, that he should serve a prison term for contempt of court. Continue reading
Jul 07 Fencing will come down, but Capitol still closed to visitors By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The stark, black fence is one of the last remaining signs of the horrific mob siege by supporters of former President Donald Trump who tried to stop President Joe Biden's election victory. Continue reading