World Regions - Page 561

May 17

Trump's idea to make Americans have babies again gets mixed reviews from experts

The Trump administration has floated $5,000 baby bonuses for new parents, amid a struggling birthrate.

May 17

Middle East trip highlights President Donald Trump's 17th week in office

President Donald Trump spent his 17th week as commander-in-chief visiting the Middle East, marking his first major overseas trip of his second term.

May 17

Grandmother arrested at abortion clinic warns of expanding free speech 'buffer zones'

A grandmother who was arrested for holding sign near an abortion clinic warns of growing free speech crackdown as lawmakers push to expand controversial “buffer zones" outside such facilities.

May 17

NYU pauses diploma of anti-Israel student who blasted Gaza war as 'genocide' during graduation speech

A New York University (NYU) student who blasted Israel’s war in Gaza as a 'genocide' during a graduation speech has had his diploma suspended.

May 17

Israel turns tables on UN official claiming 'genocide' in Gaza with basic questions

Israeli U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon slammed U.N. official Tom Fletcher for accusing Israel of carrying out a "genocide" in Gaza. The ambassador said Fletcher's remarks "shattered any notion of neutrality."

May 17

Trump’s Middle East trip handed Israel a historic opportunity — if it chooses to act, experts say

Despite headlines about a rift, President Donald Trump’s tour pressed Iran, advanced normalization and backed Israel’s security. Experts say that if Jerusalem acts, a historic opportunity awaits.

May 17

Russian drone strike in Ukraine kills 9, injures 4 after peace talks, officials say

A Russian drone strike hit a passenger bus in northeastern Ukraine on Saturday, killing nine people and injuring four others, according to Ukrainian officials.

May 17

Strange Viking grave with 'Christian overtones' discovered by perplexed archaeologists: 'Very unusual'

Swedish archaeologists uncovered a rare 1,100-year-old Viking coffin grave containing weapons near Linköping, describing their findings as "unusual."

May 16

New Hur interview tapes detailing Mongolia trip shed light on Hur's 'sympathetic' characterization of Biden

New audio of Joe Biden highlights his humor and detailed recollections from a Mongolia visit, impacting Robert Hur's investigation into classified documents.

May 16

Trump says Comey knew 'assassination' meaning behind deleted social media post

President Trump accused James Comey of issuing a veiled threat in a cryptic social media post, while touting his Middle East economic achievements and slamming President Biden's approach to the Russia-Ukraine war.