Jun 14 NATO leaders declare China a global security challenge By Aamer Madhani, Jonathan Lemire, Lorne Cook, Associated Press It's a summit message in Brussels on Monday in sync with President Joe Biden's efforts to get allies to speak out with a more unified voice against China's trade, military and human rights practices. Continue reading
Jun 14 Ukraine president says nation is ready to join NATO By Associated Press U.S. President Joe Biden has invited Zelenskyy to meet with him in Washington in July and the Ukrainian president said he intends to talk there about U.S. military and economic support, which Ukraine relies on. Continue reading
Jun 14 UK's Johnson delays lockdown easing for England by 4 weeks By Pan Pylas, Associated Press British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed Monday that the next planned relaxation of coronavirus restrictions in England will be delayed by four weeks, until July 19, as a result of the spread of the delta variant. Continue reading
Jun 14 WATCH: Biden holds press conference amid NATO summit By Associated Press Biden thanked NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg for leading "a very successful NATO summit." But he warned, the "democratic values that undergird our alliance are under increasing pressure, both internally and externally."… Continue reading
Jun 13 Watch 5:21 New Israeli government ousts longtime Prime Minister Netanyahu By PBS NewsHour Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12-year run as Israel’s prime minister ended Sunday as parliament voted in a new government by a nail-biting 60-59 margin. Former defense secretary and tech billionaire Naftali Bennett will replace Netanyahu. For more on what this means for… Continue watching
Jun 13 Nicaragua arrests 5 more opposition leaders in crackdown By Associated Press The moves over the weekend suggest Ortega has moved beyond arresting potential opposition candidates in the Nov. 7 elections, and has begun arresting any prominent member of the opposition. Sunday's arrests bring to 12 the number of opponents detained since… Continue reading
Jun 13 Biden says 'very gracious' queen 'reminded me of my mother' By Kelvin Chan, Jonathan Lemire, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Biden returned to the dais and he, the first lady and the white-gloved woman who has held the British throne for nearly 70 years watched the military march past before they went inside for tea. As they left the dais,… Continue reading
Jun 13 Djokovic claims 19th Slam with 5-set comeback at French Open By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press Aided by flawless serving down the stretch, a determined Djokovic summoned his imperious best and came all the way back to beat Tsitsipas 6-7 (6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 for his second championship at Roland Garros and 19th Grand Slam… Continue reading
Jun 13 Watch 5:49 'America is back': Biden heads for NATO summit after a successful G-7 By PBS NewsHour President Biden flew to Brussels for the NATO summit after wrapping up the G-7 in the UK. At a news conference Sunday, he talked about the G-7’s plan to donate a billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines globally and an agreement… Continue watching
Jun 13 Israel swears in new coalition, ending Netanyahu's long rule By Josef Federman, Associated Press Israel’s parliament on Sunday narrowly approved a new coalition government, ending the historic 12-year rule of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and sending the polarizing leader into the opposition. Continue reading