Apr 14 Putin signs bill allowing electronic conscription notices amid invasion of Ukraine By Associated Press Russian President Putin has signed a bill allowing authorities to issue electronic notices to draftees and reservists amid the fighting in Ukraine, sparking fears of a new wave of mobilization. Continue reading
Apr 14 Watch 4:48 News Wrap: 28 Sinaloa cartel members charged in U.S. fentanyl trafficking case In our news wrap Friday, the DOJ charged 28 members of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel in a fentanyl trafficking investigation, Montana is poised to impose the nation's first total ban on TikTok, France's Constitutional Council approved a plan raising the retirement… Continue watching
Apr 14 Watch 8:16 NPR's Mary Louise Kelly describes how she balances her career and family in new book By Amna Nawaz, Cybele Mayes-Osterman Many parents wrestle with balancing the competing demands of their personal and professional lives. It’s a struggle NPR co-host Mary Louise Kelly recently discussed with Amna Nawaz, and it’s also the focus of Mary Louise’s deeply personal book, "It. Goes. Continue watching
Apr 14 Watch 5:51 Explorer halfway through journey to walk around the world By Stephanie Sy, Ryan Connelly Holmes A lot of us track how many steps we take every day. But it's a safe bet that you're not close to Paul Salopek, who's walking across the world. He's halfway through his years-long journey known as the "Out of… Continue watching
Apr 14 Russian forces bear down on Ukrainian defenders in war-torn Bakhmut By Adam Pemble, Associated Press The U.K. Ministry of Defense said in an assessment that Russia has "re-energized its assault" on Bakhmut. The city for months has been the stage for the longest and bloodiest fight of Russia's war in Ukraine. Continue reading
Apr 14 Russia's Pacific Fleet placed on high alert for snap drills By Associated Press Russia's entire Pacific Fleet has been put on high alert for snap drills that will involve practice missile launches. The massive show of force comes amid tensions with the West over the fighting in Ukraine. Continue reading
Apr 14 China promises not to sell arms to any party in Russia's invasion of Ukraine By Associated Press China's foreign minister says the country won't sell weapons to either side in the war in Ukraine. Qin Gang was responding to Western concerns that Beijing could provide military assistance to Russia. Continue reading
Apr 14 France's constitutional council approves higher pension age By Elaine Ganley, Associated Press PARIS (AP) — France's Constitutional Council on Friday approved an unpopular plan to raise the retirement age to 64. It is a victory for President Emmanuel Macron after three months of mass protests over the legislation that have damaged his… Continue reading
Apr 14 7.0 magnitude earthquake hits off of Indonesia's main island, no tsunami threat By Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A strong earthquake has shaken parts of Indonesia's main island of Java and tourist island of Bali, causing panic but there are no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. Continue reading
Apr 13 North Korea says it tested new solid-fuel long-range missile By Kim Tong-Hyung, Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press North Korea's state media said Friday its recent weapons test involved a new long-range missile powered by solid propellants, which it described as "the most powerful" piece of its growing nuclear arsenal targeting the United States and its allies in… Continue reading