World Regions - Page 88

February 12

European nation votes to cap population at 10M in major immigration crackdown referendum

Switzerland will vote June 14 on capping population at 10 million as anti-immigration referendum gains momentum with population nearing 9.1 million.

February 12

Slovak man who traveled to Winter Olympics to cheer on hockey team arrested after 16 years on lam

A Slovakian hockey fan was arrested in Milan on a 16-year-old warrant and missed his team’s stunning 4-1 Olympic upset over Finland after allegedly committing thefts in 2010.

February 12

US Olympic figure skater calls for judges to be vetted after controversial decision gave her silver

Madison Chock and Evan Bates respond to Olympic ice dance judging questions after finishing second to French duo Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron in Paris.

February 12

Ireland agrees to play Israel in Nations League despite previously calling for ban over Gaza war

The Football Association of Ireland approved a motion in November calling for Israel's banishment from UEFA, citing the Gaza war, but it now faces the team in Nations League Group B3.

February 12

CNN host Kaitlan Collins reveals Karoline Leavitt defended her press access in Saudi Arabia

CNN's Kaitlan Collins revealed Wednesday that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended her press access during a presidential trip to Saudi Arabia.

February 12

American skiers rescued after getting lost near Olympic venue in the Italian Alps

Two American skiers were rescued near an Olympic venue in Livigno after getting lost backcountry skiing. Thermal imaging drones helped locate the men on Tuesday night.

February 12

US lawmakers warn Taiwan to ‘meet the moment’ as China stages invasion-style drills

Bipartisan U.S. lawmakers warn Taiwan's political gridlock over defense spending could undermine deterrence as China escalates military pressure.

February 12

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter seen as future successor: spy agency

South Korea's espionage agency informed lawmakers that it thinks North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter is near to being set apart as the nation's future leader, the AP reported.

February 12

First lady Melania Trump praised for 'unwavering commitment' to battle-scarred victims

First lady Melania Trump continues her successful efforts on children's advocacy issues with news that more Ukrainian children are now reunited with their families.

February 12

NATO launches Arctic security push as Trump eyes Greenland takeover

NATO launches Arctic Sentry effort amid pressure from President Donald Trump about security in the region and his calls for U.S. acquisition of Greenland.