Mar 17 Protests erupt in France over Macron's pension change By Sylvie Corbet, Barbara Surk, Associated Press It's a time of protest in Paris and much of France, where opponents hope to bring down the government of President Emmanuel Macron. They're blocking the streets over his decision to force a pension system change through parliament without a… Continue reading
Mar 17 WATCH: Biden hosts Ireland's Taoiseach Varadkar for White House St. Patrick's Day reception By Colleen Long, Chris Megerian, Associated Press While the annual Washington tradition is about celebrating the historic bonds of Ireland and the United States, Biden also took time to reflect on the approaching 25th anniversary of the U.S.-brokered Good Friday accord. Continue reading
Mar 17 WATCH: Biden meets with Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at White House By Colleen Long, Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Joe Biden donned a green tie and sported shamrocks in a chest pocket as he welcomed Ireland's prime minister to the White House — two years after the COVID-19 pandemic scuttled the last St. Patrick's Day meeting. Continue reading
Mar 17 International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Putin over Ukraine war crimes By Mike Corder, Raf Casert, Associated Press The International Criminal Court says it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Putin for war crimes because of his alleged involvement in abductions of children from Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 17 China's Xi Jinping to meet Putin as nation seeks more global role By Karl Ritter, Associated Press Chinese President Xi Jinping is planning to visit Russia next week in a diplomatic boost for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Continue reading
Mar 17 Turkey's president says he will support Finland's bid to join NATO By Andrew Wilks, Associated Press Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that his government would move forward with ratifying Finland’s NATO application, paving the way for the country to join the military bloc ahead of Sweden. Continue reading
Mar 17 Slovakia joins Poland in agreeing to give fighter jets to Ukraine By Karel Janicek, Associated Press Slovakia's government has approved a plan to give Ukraine its fleet of Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets. Continue reading
Mar 17 Cambodia celebrates return of 'priceless' stolen centuries-old artifacts By Sopheng Cheang, Associated Press The celebration Friday was led by Prime Minister Hun Sen, who offered thanks for their return and appealed for further efforts to retrieve such stolen treasures. Continue reading
Mar 17 Locals pick up pieces after Cyclone Freddy as death toll rises By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Vitus-Gregory Gondwe, Associated Press On Friday, Malawi authorities said Freddy killed at least 326 people, with 200 still missing. There are hundreds of makeshift camps set up across the country for survivors. Continue reading
Mar 17 Russia will award pilots involved in U.S. drone incident By Associated Press Friday's announcement appears to signal Moscow’s intention to adopt a more aggressive stance toward future American surveillance flights. Continue reading