World May 16 Finland, Sweden ambassadors discuss the push to join NATO and future of security in Europe
Nation May 16 Authorities say hate against Taiwanese people led to California church attack Authorities say a gunman in a deadly attack at a California church was a Chinese immigrant motivated by hate for Taiwanese people. By Amy Taxin, Deepa Bharath, Associated Press
Politics May 16 Biden to deploy U.S. troops to Somalia, reversing Trump’s ordered withdrawal Biden has signed an order to redeploy hundreds of U.S. troops to Somalia to counter the Islamic extremist rebel group al-Shabab. It's an effort that American military leaders said had been hampered by Trump's late-term decision to withdraw forces. By Ben Fox, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
Economy May 16 McDonald’s to sell its 850 restaurants in Russia The fast food giant pointed to the humanitarian crisis caused by the war, saying holding on to its business in Russia "is no longer tenable, nor is it consistent with McDonald's values."… By David Koenig, Associated Press
World May 16 WATCH LIVE: Senate resumes consideration of new emergency supplemental funding for Ukraine The Senate is expected to resume consideration of new emergency supplemental funding for Ukraine amid Russia's continued invasion. By Associated Press
May 16 Sweden ends 200 years of military neutrality, joins Finland in seeking NATO membership By Karl Ritter, Associated Press Sweden will follow neighboring Finland and apply for NATO membership because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
May 16 North Korea’s leader Kim blasts pandemic response outbreak surges By Kim Tong-Hyung, Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has blasted officials over slow medicine deliveries and ordered his military to respond to the largely undiagnosed COVID-19 crisis that has left 1.2 million people ill with fever and 50 dead in a matter… Continue reading
May 16 Russia hits new hurdles in Ukraine and beyond as international opposition grows By Oleksandr Stashevskyi, Ciaran McQuillan, Associated Press Russia's aggression in Ukraine is hitting new hurdles both on the battleground and internationally. Continue reading
May 15 Okinawa marks 50 years of end to U.S. rule amid protests By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press The U.S. military kept its troop presence on the island group for 20 years longer than most of Japan, until 1972, due to Okinawa’s strategic importance for Pacific security to deter Russia and communism. Continue reading
May 15 Watch 2:54 News Wrap: Finland declares its intention to join the NATO alliance In our news wrap: Finland made official its declaration to join the western NATO alliance as the fellow Nordic nation of Sweden has also moved a step closer to applying for membership. Also, Turkey remains the greatest obstacle to Finland… Continue watching