Jul 12 Traces of explosives found in yacht in Nord Stream sabotage investigation, diplomats say By Associated Press The diplomats said the investigation has not yet established who sabotaged the pipelines, which were built to carry Russian natural gas to Germany, or whether a state was involved. Continue reading
Jul 12 Ukraine wins G7 security pledges but clear path to NATO membership remains elusive By Chris Megerian, Lorne Cook, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press The United States and other major industrialized nations are pledging long-term security assistance for Ukraine as it continues to fight Russia's invasion. Continue reading
Jul 12 Ousted Myanmar leader Suu Kyi wants to join talks on crisis, Thail diplomat says By Jim Gomez, Edna Tarigan, Associated Press Thailand’s top diplomat says he met with ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi in detention over the weekend and she conveyed her openness to engage in talks to resolve the crisis in her strife-torn nation. Continue reading
Jul 12 Russia threatens to pull out of Ukraine grain deal, raising fears about global food security By Courtney Bonnell, Associated Press The deal originally reached last summer to ease a global food crisis is up for renewal Monday, and Russian officials say there are no grounds for extending it. Continue reading
Jul 12 North Korea test-fires ICBM after threatening 'shocking' consequences over alleged U.S. spy flight By Hyung-Jin Kim, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press South Korea and Japan assessed that the missile flew about 620 miles on a steep angle before landing between the Korean Peninsula and Japan. Continue reading
Jul 12 WATCH: At NATO summit, Biden declares 'our unity will not falter' on Ukraine By Associated Press Biden pledged Wednesday that western allies “will not waver” in defense of Ukraine, casting the struggle against Russian aggression as one of the world's central challenges requiring a broad coalition of countries to stand in defense of freedom. Continue reading
Jul 12 Milan Kundera, renowned Czech writer and former dissident, dies in Paris at 94 By Elaine Ganley, Lori Hinnant, Associated Press The renowned author died Tuesday afternoon, his long-standing publishing house Gallimard said in a one-sentence statement on Wednesday. Continue reading
Jul 11 Japan's top court says government restrictions on transgender employee's use of restrooms illegal By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press It comes at a time of increased awareness and support for same-sex marriages and other sexual equality. But opposition to equal rights remains strong within the governing Liberal Democratic Party, known for its conservative values. Continue reading
Jul 11 EU faces cliffhanger vote on major bill protecting nature and fighting climate change By Raf Cassert, Associated Press Protesters and legislators are converging on the European Union parliament as the bloc prepares a cliffhanger vote on protecting its threatened nature and shielding it from disruptive environmental change. Continue reading
Jul 11 Watch 2:30 Historic storm brings catastrophic flooding to Vermont with more rain expected this week By Geoff Bennett, Eliot Barnhart In New England, a storm for the ages has ravaged Vermont. There've been no reported deaths or injuries, but parts of the state capital are under water and property damage could reach the tens of millions of dollars. Geoff Bennett… Continue watching