Oct 18 Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests By Sylvie Corbet, Alexander Turnbull, Associated Press “Those who looted will have to pay back for the damage, and those who sought to bring down the Republic will be held accountable,” Macron said in a televised address to the nation. Continue reading
Oct 18 Photographer attacked by settlers in the West Bank feels insulted by Netanyahu By Cara Anna, Associated Press The attack on Heidi Levine and Palestinians during the sensitive olive harvest again highlights the rampant settler violence that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has blamed on a small number of troublemakers. Continue reading
Oct 18 Pope Leo tells faithful in St. Peter's Square he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery By Colleen Barry, Trisha Thompson, Associated Press "Now that this delicate phase is behind me, I will gradually resume my activities, always with God’s help and your prayers," Leo said, his voice sounding strong four days after the lower lobe of his right lung was removed. Continue reading
Oct 18 Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Israelis are set to vote Oct. 27, in the first national elections since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Continue reading
Oct 18 Carney says 4 service members killed and dozens injured in fire at Alberta military base By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Fire crews scrambled late Saturday as fierce winds whipped flames beyond Canadian Forces Base Wainwright and into the surrounding rural area. Continue reading
Oct 17 Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia show the Yemeni rebels' growing strength By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press At various times over the last decade, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Britain and Israel have carried out punishing air raids on the rebels — only to see them grow even stronger. Continue reading
Oct 17 Zelenskyy urges support for new U.S. sanctions on Russia put on hold by Trump By Susie Blann, Katie Marie Davies, Associated Press Zelenskyy called Trump’s decision unfortunate but avoided directly criticizing the U.S. leader despite deepening tensions between Ukraine and Washington in recent days. Continue reading
Oct 17 How Alberta separatism went from fringe cause to referendum By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Alberta is not voting to leave Canada on Oct. 19. Instead, voters will decide whether the province should remain in Canada or begin the legal process toward a future referendum on separation. Continue reading
Oct 17 Masked settlers attack European diplomats in the occupied West Bank By Cara Anna, Associated Press In Saturday’s attack in the village of Taybeh, settlers targeted Belgium’s consul general, French and Polish diplomats and Catholic representatives, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said. Continue reading
Oct 17 Pope returns to Vatican days after surgery; surgeon says he should be fit for Latin America tour By Colleen Barry, Associated Press The Vatican had initially estimated a weeklong hospital stay and canceled his audiences through Tuesday. Experts said patients could be discharged earlier depending on their recovery. Continue reading