By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive arm has recommended making Ukraine a candidate for EU membership. The move would be a first step on what is expected to be a long road before the war-torn country could actually join the 27-nation bloc. The European Commission on Friday delivered its
Continue ReadingTamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN You might need a stiff drink before you even get to this watering hole. A 240-meter-long (787 feet) glass bridge with a “diamond-shaped” bar suspended in the center was unveiled at Dashbashi Canyon, located around two hours drive from capital city Tbilisi, in Southern Georgia earlier this week. Constructed by investment group
Continue ReadingBy HARUKA NUGA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The head of the U.S. Marine Corps says his forces are committed to defending southwestern Japanese islands as the allies try to bolster their defenses amid growing threats from China and Russia. Lt. Gen. Steven Rudder said at the beginning of talks with Japanese Defense Minister Nibuo
Continue ReadingKENT, Wash. (AP) — The King County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified a man Kent police shot to death on Monday. Viet Do Nguyen, 27, died from multiple gunshot wounds and his death was ruled a homicide, The Seattle Times reported. Homicide means only that a person or people caused someone else’s death. Kent police
Continue ReadingBy JEAN-YVES KAMALE and IGNATIUS SSUUNA Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo’s president is accusing Rwanda of trying to occupy his country’s land for its vast mineral wealth. The comments from President Felix Tshisekedi come after a tense day at the border Friday. Rwanda’s military says a Congolese soldier crossed the border and began
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — There’s going to be another midfielder named Vieira at Arsenal. Fabio Vieira is headed for the English club after Porto reached an agreement with Arsenal for the sale of the 22-year-old midfielder for a fee that could reach $42 million. Porto has announced the deal in a statement to the Portuguese Securities
Continue ReadingBy CARA ANNA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Tanzania’s government has been accused of using violence against Maasai herders protesting efforts to evict them from one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. It’s the latest friction between those who see certain African landscapes as a lucrative playground and those who call them home.
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business WWE boss Vince McMahon has agreed to step back from his responsibilities as chairman and CEO while the wrestling company’s board investigates him for alleged misconduct. In the meantime, his daughter Stephanie McMahon, will serve as interim CEO and interim chairwoman, WWE said in a statement Friday. McMahon won’t completely
Continue ReadingBy Maggie Parkhill Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — For the first time, NASA astronomers say they have observed a dead star ripping up a planetary system and consuming materials from other planets, which they say offers insights into the beginning and end of life here on Earth. Data collected
Continue ReadingBy Adrian Ghobrial Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — After a desperate dash for freedom last August, refugee families from Afghanistan who are still being shuffled from hotel to hotel right here in Canada feel like they are caught in some kind of purgatory. For 10 months, Nelofar, her siblings
Continue ReadingTamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN As her plane began its descent into the Seychelles on October 6, 2019, Ugandan-American travel influencer Jessica Nabongo peered out of the window, preparing herself for the momentous occasion about to take place. Not only was she about to become a member of a prestigious club made up of the very few
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — Los Warriors de Golden State se coronaron campeones de la NBA este jueves al derrotar a los Celtics de Boston 103-90, en un partido liderado por Stephen Curry. Pero un mexicano también fue protagonista en el juego final. Se trata de Juan Toscano. Juan Toscano-Anderson nació en Oakland, California,
Continue ReadingAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A pilot crashed a small airplane into Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin and was helped to shore by paddleboarders, officials said. The pilot, a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game warden, was on a test flight Thursday afternoon when the crash occurred, officials said. He was taken to a hospital
Continue ReadingISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s president says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will visit Ankara Wednesday. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed the official visit following Friday prayers. He said they would meet Wednesday to discuss advancing Turkey-Saudi Arabia’s relations to a “much higher degree” Prince Mohammed’s visit would continue a fast thaw of relations following
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Dean and Toyin Owoseje, CNN This year’s Eurovision Song Contest winner, Ukraine, will not host the competition in 2023; instead, the chance will be offered to the United Kingdom, organizers the European Broadcast Union (EBU) said in a statement Friday. Ukrainian folk-rap group Kalush Orchestra triumphed last month with their track “Stefania,” surfing
Continue ReadingBy KAREL JANICEK Associated Press PRAGUE (AP) — Russia has reduced natural gas to Europe again as countries have worked to ease their dependence on Russian supplies amid the war in Ukraine. Friday marks the third day of significant reductions to the fuel that powers industry and generates electricity in Europe, which also have hit
Continue ReadingBy KAREL JANICEK Associated Press PRAGUE (AP) — Russia has reduced natural gas to Europe again as countries have worked to ease their dependence on Russian supplies amid the war in Ukraine. Friday marks the third day of significant reductions to the fuel that powers industry and generates electricity in Europe, which also have hit
Continue ReadingBy Megan Marples, CNN Your phone rings in the background as you log on to your third video meeting of the morning. A colleague walks up to your desk to discuss next week’s agenda and invites you to an in-person meeting later that day. Your boss — who works in another state — messages you
Continue ReadingBEIJING (AP) — China is defending its tough “zero-COVID” policy after the U.S. ambassador said it is causing serious damage to the global economy and foreign business sentiment. A Foreign Ministry spokesperson says China’s economy is recovering from the effects of the pandemic, and the policy, which mandates lockdowns, quarantines and mass testing, is suitable
Continue ReadingBEIJING (AP) — China is defending its tough “zero-COVID” policy after the U.S. ambassador said it is causing serious damage to the global economy and foreign business sentiment. A Foreign Ministry spokesperson says China’s economy is recovering from the effects of the pandemic, and the policy, which mandates lockdowns, quarantines and mass testing, is suitable
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