Mar 04 UN rights chief urges end to 'repression' of independent voices in Russia after Navalny's death By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Volker Türk lamented dozens of conflicts around the world, widespread violations of human rights law that have impacted millions, and displacements caused by war — which could escalate in places like the Middle East, the Horn of Africa and Sudan. Continue reading
Mar 04 International Atomic Energy Agency director says he's heading to Moscow for talks on nuclear safety in Ukraine By Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press The U.N. atomic watchdog agency's director said that he's due to depart for a trip to Moscow on Tuesday for high-level talks with Russian officials to discuss the issue of nuclear safety in Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 04 China seeks ways to revive slowing economy and salvage housing market as annual congress convenes By Dake Kang, Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press China's efforts to restore confidence and rev up the economy will top the agenda during this month’s meeting of the ceremonial national legislature. Continue reading
Mar 04 French lawmakers approve bill making abortion a constitutional right By Barbara Surk, Nicolas Garriga, Associated Press The measure was promised by President Emmanuel Macron following a rollback of abortion rights in court rulings in the United States. Continue reading
Mar 04 Houthi rebels deny severing three Red Sea underwater cables By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press There has been concern about the cables being targeted in the Houthi campaign, which the rebels describe as an effort to pressure Israel to end its war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Continue reading
Mar 04 Haiti orders curfew after armed gangs overran two prisons, releasing thousands of inmates By Evens Sanon, Pierre-Richard Luxama, Associated Press A 72-hour state of emergency began Sunday night. The government said it would set out to find the killers, kidnappers and other criminals who fled. Continue reading
Mar 04 Harris to meet with Benny Gantz, Netanyahu's centrist political rival By Aamer Madhani, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press The meeting comes as Biden, Harris and other senior administration officials have become increasingly blunt about their dissatisfaction with the mounting death toll in Gaza and suffering of innocent Palestinians as the war nears the five-month mark. Continue reading
Mar 04 In first, European Union issues nearly $2 billion antitrust fine against Apple By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press The EU's executive commission says Apple muzzled streaming services from telling people about payment options available through their websites. That would avoid the 30% fee charged when people pay through apps downloaded with the iOS App Store. Continue reading
Mar 03 Armed gangs storm Haiti's main prison in latest escalation of violent conflict with police By Evens Sanon, Pierre-Richard Luxama, Associated Press Hundreds of inmates fled Haiti's main prison after armed gangs stormed the facility in an overnight explosion of violence that engulfed much of the capital. At least five people were dead Sunday. Continue reading
Mar 03 U.S. visit by Netanyahu's rival Gantz signals wider cracks in Israel's wartime leadership By Tia Goldenberg, Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The trip by Benny Gantz, a centrist political rival who joined Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wartime Cabinet following Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, comes as friction between the U.S. and Netanyahu is rising over how what the postwar plan for Gaza… Continue reading