Associated Press - Page 188

April 22, 2024

Thousands in central Russia plagued by flooding as rivers start to recede

Flooding remains widespread in central Russia as water levels of some overflowing rivers have started to decrease; 5,000 properties are flooded in Russia's Kurgan region.

April 22, 2024

Imagine Dragons' lead singer talks new album ‘Loom’ and upcoming tour

Imagine Dragons' new album "Loom" comes out on June 28; it is the band's first album since lead singer and songwriter Dan Reynolds' divorce from musician Aja Volkman.

April 22, 2024

Turkish President makes first official visit to Iraq in over a decade

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has arrived in Iraq for his first official visit since 2011; Ankara seeks cooperation in its fight against a Kurdish militant group.

April 22, 2024

Poland 'ready' to host NATO members’ nuclear weapons to counter Russia, president says

Polish President Andrzej Duda said his country would be ready to host the nuclear weapons of NATO's other members; this comes in response to Russia's movement of nuclear weapons to Belarus.

April 22, 2024

European Space Agency welcomes 5 new astronauts to its fourth class after receiving over 20,000 applicants

The European Space Agency has formed its fourth class since 1978 with 5 Europeans who have completed basic astronaut training along with a graduate from the Australian Space Agency.

April 22, 2024

Hollywood handbag designer sentenced to 18 months in prison for smuggling crocodile handbags into the US

Celebrity handbag designer from Colombia, Nancy Gonzalez, has pleaded guilty to smuggling crocodile handbags into the U.S. and has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.

April 22, 2024

4 dead, 10 missing as torrential rains drench southern China

At least 4 people have been killed and 10 others are missing after torrential rain swept across southern China; Zhaoqing city and Shaoguan city are among the hardest hit areas.

April 22, 2024

Yoko Ono to be awarded Edward MacDowell Medal for lifetime achievement

Yoko Ono has been awarded the Edward MacDowell Medal for lifetime achievement for her art. Previous recipients include Stephen Sondheim and Toni Morrison.

April 22, 2024

Pakistani, Iranian leaders seek to increase trade, ease diplomatic tensions

Leaders from Iran and Pakistan met in an effort to increase economic and security cooperation following a dispute during which each attacked militants in the other's territory.

April 22, 2024

European nations hesitant to provide missile systems to Ukraine in war against Russia

European Union countries are hesitant to provide Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, which is urgently seeking them to defend against Russian air attacks.