Nov 03 Poland delays implementing abortion ruling amid protests By Monika Scislowska, Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s right-wing government is delaying the publication and implementation of a high court ruling that tightens the abortion law and that has triggered almost two weeks of nationwide protests. A government official said Tuesday that the… Continue reading
Nov 03 Gunman who killed 4 in Vienna attack had sought to join Islamic State By Philipp Jenne, Geir Moulson, Associated Press Witnesses described dozens of screaming people fleeing the sounds of gunshots Monday night in a nightlife district crowded with revelers enjoying the last hours before a coronavirus lockdown. Continue reading
Nov 03 Nation by nation, the world watches Election Day in the U.S. By Associated Press For countries around the planet, the presidency of Donald Trump in its first term has been, it is safe to say, a singular experience to watch. Nation by nation, how is Election Day in the United States being watched, considered,… Continue reading
Nov 02 Watch 3:42 News Wrap: ISIS attackers kill at least 22 at Kabul University In our news wrap Monday, Islamic State attackers stormed Kabul University, touching off a gun battle that killed at least 22 people. Security officials said three gunmen struck during a book fair; all of them were killed after the hours-long… Continue watching
Nov 02 2 dead, 15 wounded in Vienna terror attack, authorities say By Philipp Jenne, Frank Jordans, Associated Press Austria’s top security official said authorities believe there were several well-armed gunmen involved and that a police operation was still ongoing. Continue reading
Nov 02 Polish protest leader says demonstrations against strict abortion law will continue despite prime minister’s appeal By Associated Press Poland's prime minister appealed for talks shortly before new round of nationwide protests began Monday. Speaking before the invitation for talks, leader of the "Women's Strike" rights organization, said the court ruling must be withdrawn. Continue reading
Nov 02 Vatican breaks silence, says pope’s civil union comments were taken out of context By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The Vatican says Pope Francis’ comments on gay civil unions were taken out of context, but still confirmed Francis’ belief that gay couples should enjoy legal protections. Continue reading
Nov 02 Germany launches 4-week partial shutdown to curb coronavirus By Associated Press The restrictions that took effect Monday are milder than the ones Germany imposed in the first phase of the pandemic in March and April. Continue reading
Nov 02 Attack on Afghan university leaves 19 dead, 22 wounded By Associated Press The ministry’s spokesman, Tariq Arian, also said there were three attackers involved in the assault, all of whom were killed in the ensuing firefight. Continue reading
Nov 01 The Latest: Mexico mourns doctors on Day of the Dead By Associated Press More than 1,700 Mexican health workers are officially known to have died of COVID-19 and they’re being honored with three days of national mourning on these Days of the Dead. Continue reading