Sep 30 'It belongs to us!': French trial over colonial art grows tense By Angela Charlton, Associated Press Emery Mwazulu Diyabanza in part was inspired by global protests against racial injustice and colonial-era wrongs unleashed by George Floyd's death in the U.S. at the knee of a white policeman. Continue reading
Sep 30 Serena Williams pulls out of French Open with hurt Achilles By Jerome Pugmire, Howard Fendrich, Associated Press Serena Williams has pulled out of the French Open because of an Achilles injury. The 23-time Grand Slam champion says she had a short warmup and decided she couldn’t continue. Continue reading
Sep 29 Watch 4:38 News Wrap: Wildfires prompt state of emergency in Northern California In our news wrap Tuesday, part of Northern California is under a state of emergency after wildfires killed three people and burned nearly 100 buildings. The wind-blown flames spread across Napa, Sonoma and Shasta Counties, prompting evacuation orders for 70,000… Continue watching
Sep 29 Watch 7:22 As global pandemic deaths pass 1 million, how can we get the virus under control? By William Brangham More than 1 million people have died from the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide, with a total of 33 million confirmed cases. How do we make sense of such staggering numbers, and what can we do to change this tragic trajectory? Dr. Continue watching
Sep 29 Watch 6:42 The top U.S. diplomat in Beijing on why he supports Trump's China policy By Nick Schifrin How the United States deals with China over the next decade will have major consequences for both countries -- and the world. Terry Branstad, the top American diplomat in Beijing, was an early supporter of President Trump and among his… Continue watching
Sep 29 Crown prince becomes Kuwait's new ruling emir By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press While his taking of the throne came as prescribed by Kuwait's constitution, there likely will be negotiations behind the scenes in the weeks ahead over who will become the country's next crown prince. Continue reading
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