Switzerland eases arms export rules as its industry is shunned by Europe
In late 2021, the Swiss parliament opted to ban the sale of weapons to countries at war. Armaments…
Climate change worsened rains, floods which killed dozens in southern Africa: Study
JOHANNESBURG — Human-caused climate change worsened the recent torrential rains and floods which devastated parts of southern Africa,…
French lawmakers approve bill banning social media for children under 15
PARIS — French lawmakers approved a bill banning social media for children under 15, paving the way for…
Mayors warn that Trump’s hardline immigration tactics could dent trust in law enforcement
WASHINGTON — Elizabeth Kautz says she now carries her passport around the Minneapolis suburb where she’s been the…
Rwanda sues the UK over controversial migrant deal
KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwanda has said it is suing the United Kingdom to seek payments over an aborted,…
Putin is hosting Syria’s interim leader for talks, with Russian military bases on the agenda
MOSCOW — MOSCOW (AP) — Syria’s interim leader arrived in Moscow on Wednesday for his second visit in…
Rubio to warn of military action if Venezuela’s new leaders stray from US goals
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans on Wednesday to warn that the Trump…
Explainer: Should some of Switzerland’s wealth be set aside to fight climate change?
The climate fund initiative aims to promote renewable energy and careers in the sector. Keystone / Gian Ehrenzeller…
Trump executive order seeks to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by Los Angeles wildfires
LOS ANGELES — President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has signed an executive order to “cut through…
Utah mom who believed in ‘end of times’ is arrested over taking kids to Croatia
A Utah woman who said the end times were near and who is accused of taking her four…
Federal Reserve may keep rates unchanged for months as economy shows signs of health
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials are expected to keep their short-term interest rate unchanged Wednesday after three cuts…
Workers from Bangladesh sought jobs in Russia but got sent to combat in Ukraine
LAKSHMIPUR, Bangladesh — A labor recruiter persuaded Maksudur Rahman to leave the tropical warmth of his hometown in…