World Regions - Page 364

August 15

Trump, Putin wrap 'extremely productive' summit but 'not there yet' on ending war

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin wrap historic summit with a joint press conference in Anchorage, Alaska after just three hours of meetings.

August 15

Vandals chop down tree honoring Jewish man tortured and killed in antisemitic attack

French officials are speaking out after a tree honoring Ilan Halimi, who was kidnapped and tortured for over three weeks in 2006, was cut down.

August 15

Trump, Putin speak to media after Alaska meeting: 'There's no deal until there's a deal'

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin deliver statements to the media about their meeting in Alaska. 

August 15

German researchers discover dozens of shipwrecks including possible WWII steamer lost in air raid

German researchers have found 31 shipwrecks in Lake Constance, with one nearly completely preserved cargo sailing ship with its mast and yard still in place.

August 15

'Absolutely incredible': B-2 bomber, F-35 escort set stage for Trump-Putin talks in Alaska

B-2 bomber flyover marks Trump-Putin Alaska summit where presidents discuss Ukraine ceasefire and future talks including Zelenskyy at military base.

August 15

Trump says he 'won't be happy' if Putin does not agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine during Alaska summit

President Trump meets Putin in Alaska seeking Ukraine ceasefire, plans to set the table for future negotiations rather than direct peace talks.

August 15

Trump-Putin meeting starts, what we know so far

U.S. and Russian leaders hold summit in Anchorage to pursue ending Ukraine conflict, with talks expected to last up to seven hours according to the Kremlin.

August 15

Trump says he'll 'walk' if Putin meeting goes poorly during pivotal Alaska summit

President Trump reveals plans for historic summit with Putin in Alaska, saying he'll 'head back home real fast' if Ukraine war talks don't progress.

August 15

Exclusive: Whistleblower alleges misconduct by United Nations in Gaza

A whistleblower claims World Food Programme and U.N. agencies rejected Israeli security assistance, blocking aid distribution to Gaza despite available supplies as U.N. dismisses accusations.

August 15

Air traffic controller suspended after ‘Free Palestine’ broadcast to Israeli pilots

A French air traffic controller has been suspended after broadcasting "Free Palestine" to Israeli El Al pilots. The incident was condemned by French Transportation Minister Philippe Tabarot.