Apr 04 U.S. computer chip controls threaten China's tech ambitions By Joe McDonald, Associated Press President Xi Jinping’s government sees the chips that are used in everything from phones to kitchen appliances to fighter jets as crucial assets in its strategic rivalry with Washington and efforts to gain wealth and global influence. Continue reading
Apr 04 Finland joins NATO, dealing major blow to Russia for Ukraine invasion By Lorne Cook, Matthew Lee, Associated Press Finland joined the NATO military alliance Tuesday, dealing a major blow to Russia with a historic realignment of the continent triggered by Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Apr 03 With no peace in sight, NATO countries eye more Ukraine military aid By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Ukraine's Western allies have sent the country 65 billion euros ($70 billion) in military aid to help thwart Russia's full-scale invasion. Continue reading
Apr 03 Watch 4:20 News Wrap: At least 32 killed in Tornado outbreak In our news wrap Monday, the death toll has reached 32 from the onslaught of tornadoes that struck the South, Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic over the weekend, Pentagon officials say they're still analyzing whether a Chinese spy balloon sent intelligence… Continue watching
Apr 03 Watch 8:17 Prominent Russian blogger assassinated in St. Petersburg bombing By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Dan Sagalyn It’s the highest-profile killing of a supporter of Russia’s war in Ukraine. This weekend, a pro-war blogger died in an explosion at a cafe in Saint Petersburg. Russian authorities blamed Ukraine and have arrested an anti-war activist, but as Nick… Continue watching
Apr 03 Here's when other countries have charged former leaders By Victor Menaldo, James D. Long, Morgan Wack, The Conversation Both sweeping immunity and overzealous prosecutions of former leaders can undermine democracy. But such prosecutions pose different risks for older democracies like the U.S. than in younger ones. Continue reading
Apr 03 Watch 8:38 Former president of Iraq reflects on U.S. invasion 20 years later By Simona Foltyn Sunday will mark 20 years since American troops captured Baghdad after a swift and seemingly conclusive victory over Iraqi forces. But that victory was a mirage and years of terror remained for both Iraq and the U.S. before the establishment… Continue watching
Apr 03 What are the last steps for Finland's NATO membership? By Associated Press NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Finland will officially join the military alliance on Tuesday. The green light comes days after Turkey's parliament endorsed Finland's accession. Continue reading
Apr 03 Zelenskyy to meet with political leaders, public in Warsaw By Associated Press The visit is scheduled for Wednesday and will begin with talks between Zelenskyy and his host, Polish President Andrzej Duda. Continue reading
Apr 03 Parisians eliminate e-scooter rentals in overwhelming vote By John Leicester, Helena Alves, Associated Press Scattered around Paris, easy to locate and rent with a downloadable app and relatively cheap, the scooters are a hit with tourists who love their speed and the help-yourself freedom they offer. Continue reading