World Regions - Page 608

April 22

Russian Harvard scientist Kseniia Petrova 'knowingly' smuggled illicit items to US: feds

The Department of Homeland Security alleged that Kseniia Petrova, a Russian scientist working at Harvard Medical School, "knowingly broke the law."

April 22

Trump extends 'deepest sympathies' after gunmen kill 20 in India's Kashmir region

President Donald Trump vowed that the U.S. stands strong with India against "terrorism" after gunmen reportedly killed 20 people in the Kashmir region.

April 22

Democrats' El Salvador trip lampooned by Senate GOP group in faux tourism ad: '¡Bienvenidos!'

In an ad Tuesday, the National Republican Senatorial Committee lampooned Democrats like Sen. Chris Van Hollen, who traveled to El Salvador to try to free Kilmar Garcia.

April 22

UN marks Holocaust Remembrance Day by redefining the Holocaust, comparing Israelis to Nazis

We are witnessing a calculated effort by the United Nations to thwart the essential conditions of "never again," namely: comprehending the depravity of Nazi treatment of the Jews.

April 22

Rubio overhauling 'bloated' State Department in sweeping reform

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is slashing 132 offices around the world, saying the department had become bloated, bureaucratic and unable to perform its essential diplomatic mission.

April 22

Russia reduces sentence for American Robert Woodland, who was convicted on drug charges

A Russian court reportedly shortened the sentence of detained American Robert Woodland, who has been held overseas following a drug trafficking conviction.

April 22

Iran ramps up state executions amid nuclear talks with US

Security experts are urging the U.S. to consider Iran's human rights abuses in its nuclear talks with Tehran as executions continue to escalate under Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

April 22

JD Vance champions 'roadmap' toward US-India trade deal, says partnership critical to deterring 'dark time'

Vice President JD Vance praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "tough negotiator" in announcing a "roadmap" toward a trade deal between India and the U.S.

April 22

The long line of the papacy: Francis' death renews focus on the church's most powerful figures

Peter was the first pontiff of the Catholic church, and several popes have been considered "great" in the interim.

April 22

Pope Francis emphasized Catholicism globally, reached beyond US, Europe into impoverished nations

Pope Francis brought attention to the Catholic Church in impoverished areas around the globe that are often ignored.