To free American journalist jailed in Russia, US faces uphill battle, experts say
(NEW YORK) -- The United States will face an uphill battle in any efforts it takes to free detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan... Read More.
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Relative calm so far following Taiwan leader’s US meeting with McCarthy
(TAIPEI, Taiwan) -- China's foreign ministry condemned a meeting in Los Angeles between Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen and the House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, describing... Read More.
Police hunt man who took platypus from the wild, showed it off to commuters on train
(LONDON) -- Police in Australia have urgently appealed to the public to help find a man who allegedly took a platypus from its natural... Read More.
Former Gov. Bill Richardson calls for ‘Brittany Griner-type campaign’ to free WSJ reporter and other American detainees
(WASHINGTON) -- Nearly a week after Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia, former Gov. Bill Richardson, an expert on political prisoner... Read More.
First lady Jill Biden going to King Charles III’s coronation, but presidents never attend
(WASHINGTON) -- First lady Jill Biden will represent the United States next month in London at the coronation of King Charles III -- and... Read More.
Israel storms mosque, detaining hundreds and prompting clashes amid religious holiday
(LONDON) -- Israeli police officers stormed a mosque in Jerusalem overnight, raising tensions during a high holiday and prompting clashes that continued into Wednesday... Read More.
One dead, dozens hurt as train derails from crash with construction equipment in Netherlands
(LONDON) -- One person is dead and at least 30 people have been “seriously injured” after a passenger train carrying at least 50 people... Read More.
‘He was quite cheerful’: Russian monitor visits detained ‘Wall Street Journal’ reporter in Moscow jail for first time
(LONDON) -- A Russian prison monitor says he has visited Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in the Moscow jail where he is being... Read More.
Russia-Ukraine live updates: US announces $2.6B in new security aid for Ukraine
(NEW YORK) -- More than a year after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine, the countries are fighting for... Read More.
US strike kills ‘ISIS senior leader’ in Syria
(TAMPA, Fla.) -- U.S. forces killed an "ISIS senior leader" in a strike in northwest Syria on Monday, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).The... Read More.
London City Airport scraps 100 milliliter liquid rule
(LONDON) -- London City Airport has, on Tuesday, become the first major U.K. airport to drop its 100 milliliter liquid rule, meaning passengers departing... Read More.
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Suspect arrested in St. Petersburg cafe blast that killed pro-war blogger
(NEW YORK) -- More than a year after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine, the countries are fighting for... Read More.
