May 13 Will the new Air Force One be secure? Qatar's gift to Trump raises questions By Chris Megerian, Zeke Miller, Bernard Condon, Associated Press Security is the primary concern when it comes to presidential travel. Continue reading
May 13 During meetings in Japan, WTO chief says global trade is facing a crisis By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press The head of the global trade watchdog says global free trade is facing a “crisis” as U.S. President Donald Trump disrupts world commerce with his fast-changing tariffs and other policies. Continue reading
May 13 Kim Kardashian describes being bound and held at gunpoint in robbery trial testimony By Thomas Adamson, John Leicester, Nicolas Vaux-Montagny, Associated Press Kim Kardashian says she feared she would be raped and killed during a 2016 armed robbery in Paris. She testified in the trial Tuesday, confronting for the first time the men accused of tying her up at gunpoint in her… Continue reading
May 13 Netanyahu says 'no way' Israel ends Gaza war until Hamas is defeated By Melanie Lidman, Elena Becatoros, Associated Press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says there is “no way” Israel will halt its war in Gaza, even if a deal is reached to release more hostages. Continue reading
May 13 Trump says he will lift sanctions on Syria, moves to restore relations with new leader By Zeke Miller, Bassem Mroue, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press "There is a new government that will hopefully succeed," Trump said of Syria, adding, "I say good luck, Syria. Show us something special."… Continue reading
May 13 Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he will be waiting for Russian leader Putin in Ankara on Thursday for negotiations By Samya Kullab, Illia Novikov, Associated Press Zelenskyy said he would "do everything to agree on a ceasefire," adding he'll be waiting for Putin in Ankara Thursday. Continue reading
May 13 Trump begins 4-day Mideast tour signing agreements with Saudi Arabia By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has already committed to some $600 billion in new investment in the U.S., but Trump teases $1 trillion would be even better. Continue reading
May 13 French actor Gérard Depardieu convicted of sexual assault, given 18-month suspended sentence By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press The case was widely seen as a key post-MeToo test of how French society and its film industry address allegations of sexual misconduct involving prominent figures. Continue reading
May 13 WATCH: Trump urges Iran to take 'new and a better path' for nuclear deal in remarks at U.S.-Saudi investment forum By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press President Donald Trump in a speech in Saudi Arabia has urged Iran to take a “new and a better path” as he pushes for a new nuclear deal. Continue reading
May 12 Watch 6:57 News Wrap: PKK will disarm and disband in peace deal with Turkey In our news wrap Monday, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party says it's laying down its weapons and disbanding after reaching a peace deal with Turkey, the prime minister of India is warning Pakistan that his country will retaliate against any further… Continue watching