Mar 20 China's Xi Russia visit showcases Beijing's diplomatic power, support Putin amid Ukraine war By Associated Press China looks to Russia as a source of oil and gas and as a partner in opposing what both see as American domination of global affairs. Xi’s presence is a prestigious, diplomatic triumph, sending a message to Western leaders allied… Continue reading
Mar 19 Biden calls Israel's Netanyahu with 'concern' over judicial plan as protests enter 11th week By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Associated Press, Associated Press President Joe Biden spoke Sunday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “express concern” over his government’s planned overhaul of the country’s judicial system that has sparked widespread protests across Israel and to encourage compromise. Continue reading
Mar 19 Watch 2:33 News Wrap: Putin makes unannounced stop in occupied Mariupol In our news wrap Sunday, Putin made an unannounced visit to the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, Swiss bank UBS has agreed to acquire its troubled rival Credit Suisse, rescuers searched for survivors after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake shook southern Ecuador and… Continue watching
Mar 19 Watch 6:34 Expert analyzes new account of GOP deal that used Iran hostage crisis for gain By John Yang, Kaisha Young, Juliet Fuisz The Iran hostage crisis consumed the last year of the Carter presidency, contributing to a perception of weakness. Saturday, a new allegation surfaced that Ronald Reagan's campaign worked to prevent the U.S. hostages from being freed before Election Day. Gary… Continue watching
Mar 19 Pakistani police file terrorism charges against former PM Khan after violence in capital By Zarar Khan, Associated Press Police in the Pakistani capital filed charges Sunday against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, 17 of his aides and scores of supporters, accusing them of terrorism and several other offenses after the ousted premier’s followers clashed with security forces in… Continue reading
Mar 19 Nations approve key UN science report on climate change and greenhouse gas emissions By Frank Jordans, Associated Press Governments gave their blessing on Sunday to a major new U.N. report on climate change, after approval was held up by a battle between rich and developing countries over emissions targets and financial aid to vulnerable nations. Continue reading
Mar 19 Banking giant UBS announces acquisition of Credit Suisse amid financial turmoil By Jamey Keaten, Ken Sweet, Associated Press Banking giant UBS is buying its smaller rival Credit Suisse in an effort to avoid further market-shaking turmoil in global banking, Swiss President Alain Berset announced on Sunday night. Continue reading
Mar 19 Serbia, Kosovo agree on implementation of EU plan to normalize relations By Florent Bajrami, Associated Press The leaders of Serbia and Kosovo have tentatively agreed on how to implement a European Union-sponsored plan to normalize their relations after decades of tensions between the two Balkan wartime foes, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Saturday after… Continue reading
Mar 19 Attack in West Bank town casts shadow over ongoing Israeli-Palestinian talks By Samy Magdy, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press A Palestinian gunman opened fire at an Israeli vehicle in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, wounding two people, Israeli officials said. The attack cast a shadow over Egyptian-mediated efforts to lower tensions ahead of a sensitive holiday period beginning… Continue reading
Mar 19 Putin makes surprise trip to occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol By Karl Ritter, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the occupied port city of Mariupol, his first trip to Ukrainian territory that Moscow illegally annexed in September and a show of defiance after the International Criminal Court issued a warrant for his arrest on war crimes charges. Continue reading