Pope Francis: Ukraine should have the courage of the 'white flag,' negotiate end of war with Russia Sunday, 10 March 2024, 06:37 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press Pope Francis said in an interview that Ukraine, facing a possible defeat, should have the courage to negotiate an end to the war with Russia and not be ashamed to sit at the same...
Irish PM concedes defeat in vote over constitutional amendments about family and women Saturday, 9 March 2024, 21:17 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar conceded defeat Saturday as two constitutional amendments he supported that would have broadened the definition of family and removed language about a...
A ship with Gaza aid is preparing to inaugurate a sea route from Cyprus to the war-ravaged strip Saturday, 9 March 2024, 06:54 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press A ship bearing humanitarian aid was making preparations to leave Cyprus and head for Gaza, the European Commission president said Friday as international donors launched a sea corridor to supply the...
France enshrines abortion as a constitutional right as the world marks International Women's Day Friday, 8 March 2024, 15:36 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press France inscribed the guaranteed right to abortion in its constitution Friday, a powerful message of support for women’s rights on International Women’s Day. Justice Minister Eric...
EU's largest party endorses Ursula von der Leyen’s bid for a second term as EU Commission chief Friday, 8 March 2024, 10:21 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press The European Union’s largest political party on Thursday endorsed Ursula von der Leyen’s bid for a second five-year term at the helm of the bloc’s powerful Commission. Von der...
International Women's Day is a celebration and call to action. Beware the flowers and candy Friday, 8 March 2024, 07:17 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press Women across the world will demand equal pay, reproductive rights, education, justice, decision-making jobs and other essential needs during demonstrations marking International Women's Day on...
Sweden officially joins NATO, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality Thursday, 7 March 2024, 19:16 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press Sweden on Thursday formally joined NATO as the 32nd member of the transatlantic military alliance, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality and centuries of broader non-alignment with major...
Pressure grows on Israel to open more aid routes into Gaza by land and sea as hunger worsens Thursday, 7 March 2024, 06:36 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press Efforts to get desperately needed humanitarian aid to war-wracked northern Gaza gained momentum Wednesday with the European Union increasing pressure for the creation of a sea route from...
Britain's Conservative government announces tax cuts it hopes can lift its ailing election fortunes Thursday, 7 March 2024, 06:33 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press British Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt sought Wednesday to bolster spirits within his Conservative Party with another tax cut for 27 million working people, hoping it can turn the political tide ahead of...
EU plans to boost defence industry, move away from US dependency in face of Russian threats Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 06:59 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press The European Union on Tuesday outlined ambitious plans to boost its defence industry as it responds to the threat posed by Russia’s war on Ukraine and seeks to wean member nations off...