Mar 11 Polls open in Greenland’s parliamentary elections, as independence looms large By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Even some of Trump's biggest fans cling to the principle that they should control their destiny: their mantra is that Greenland is open for business, but not for sale. Continue reading
Mar 11 Talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war start in Saudi Arabia as Kyiv launches huge drone attack By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The meeting on Tuesday came hours after Russian air defenses shot down 343 Ukrainian drones over 10 regions in Russia overnight. Continue reading
Mar 11 Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrested on an ICC warrant for crimes against humanity By Jim Gomez, Associated Press The surprise arrest sparked a commotion at the airport, where lawyers and aides of Duterte loudly protested that they, along with a doctor and lawyers, were prevented from coming close to him after he was taken into police custody. Continue reading
Mar 10 Watch 4:24 U.S. faces deadline to pay billions for aid work already done By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the administration’s review of foreign assistance has officially concluded. The Trump administration will cut 83 percent of USAID's programs and fold the rest into the State Department. This comes as the administration appears to… Continue watching
Mar 10 Watch 5:34 Save the Children official says Trump’s ‘disorderly’ aid cuts are devastating its work By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Zeba Warsi The Trump administration's slashing of foreign aid has had a devastating effect on groups like Save the Children. To discuss the impact on children around the world, Nick Schifrin spoke with Janti Soeripto, the president and CEO of Save the… Continue watching
Mar 10 What protections do green card holders and foreign students have in the U.S.? By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a message posted Sunday on X that the administration will be “revoking the visas and/or green cards of Hamas supporters in America so they can be deported.”… Continue reading
Mar 10 Canada’s next prime minister says transition will be quick By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Mark Carney, a two-time central bank chief, will become prime minister after the governing Liberal Party elected him its leader Sunday in a landslide vote… Continue reading
Mar 10 Paris planning talks on security force for Ukraine expected to draw more than 30 nations By John Leicester, Associated Press Such an international force would aim to dissuade Russia from launching another offensive after any ceasefire in Ukraine comes into effect. Continue reading
Mar 10 Ontario announces 25 percent tax increase on electricity exports to U.S. in response to Trump’s trade war By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Ontario provides electricity to Minnesota, New York and Michigan. Continue reading
Mar 10 Doctors say Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger due to pneumonia, but remains hospitalized By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press In a sign of his improved health, Francis followed the Vatican's weeklong spiritual retreat via videoconference on Monday in both the morning and afternoon sessions. Continue reading