Sep 29 Kuwait Emir Sheikh Al Sabah dies at age 91 By Jon Gambrell, Adam Schreck, Associated Press His 2006 ascension in Kuwait, a staunch U.S. ally since the American-led war that expelled occupying Iraqi troops, came after parliament voted unanimously to oust his predecessor. Continue reading
Sep 29 Pompeo voices support for talks between Greece, Turkey By Elena Becatoros, Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has expressed support for talks between Greece and Turkey, NATO allies whose relations deteriorated to the point where both had warships facing off in the Mediterranean Sea. Continue reading
Sep 29 Suspect says prophet caricatures prompted Paris stabbings By Associated Press France’s counterterrorism prosecutor says the chief suspect in a double stabbing in Paris has claimed he acted out of anger over caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad recently republished by satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo. Continue reading
Sep 29 France to ban use of wild animals in circuses, marine parks By Associated Press France’s environment minister has announced a gradual ban in the coming years on the use of wild animals in travelling circuses and on keeping dolphins and killer whales in captivity in marine parks. Continue reading
Sep 28 Watch 5:25 News Wrap: U.S. military suicides up 20 percent over last year In our news wrap Monday, suicides in the U.S. military are up 20 percent this year over last year. Air Force and Army officials say the stress of COVID-19 and isolation may be partly to blame, and the Army says… Continue watching
Sep 28 Watch 5:39 Waiting to set sail, idled cruise ships at anchor attract visitors in the UK By Malcolm Brabant Until the coronavirus pandemic struck, the cruise industry was enjoying a boom period, generating $150 billion worldwide per year. Now most ships have been grounded for months. But while operators wait to learn when they can sail again, the luxury… Continue watching
Sep 28 Poland rejects international criticism over LGBTQ rights By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press Ambassadors to Poland from some 50 countries and international organizations have expressed their support for the LGBTQ community in the country and cited a need to work for “non-discrimination, tolerance and mutual acceptance.”… Continue reading
Sep 28 Armenia, Azerbaijan clash in separatist region for a 2nd day By Avet Demourian, Associated Press Fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces over the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh is continuing for a second day with both sides blaming each other for resuming the attacks that have reportedly killed and wounded dozens. Continue reading
Sep 28 At U.N., nations urge overdue reckoning with colonial crimes By Angela Charlton, Associated Press Leaders of countries once subjugated to Western powers spoke out about still-stinging scars of colonialism at this year’s U.N. General Assembly. Continue reading
Sep 28 India’s confirmed coronavirus tally reaches 6 million cases By Associated Press The Health Ministry reported 82,170 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, driving the overall total to 6,074,703. Continue reading