Archives for February 2023

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida had sinus surgery at a Tokyo hospital on Saturday to treat chronic sinusitis that has caused him to have a stuffy nose since last year. … [Read more...] about Japan’s PM Kishida says sinus surgery went smoothly

The subpoena to former Vice President Mike Pence is a milestone moment in an ongoing Justice Department special counsel investigation. But it doesn't guarantee he's going to be testifying before a grand jury anytime soon. … [Read more...] about Pence subpoena could set up fight over executive privilege

Former President Donald Trump has called for parents to elect and fire school principals. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has banned instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. And Nikki Haley, the former U.N. ambassador who is expected to announce her White House candidacy this coming week, is among the Republicans taking aim at … [Read more...] about Schools become flashpoint for Republicans eyeing White House

Police were out in force across France on Saturday as protesters held a fourth round of nationwide demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron's plans to reform the country's pension system. … [Read more...] about Fourth day of pension reform protests hits France

The death toll in Turkey and Syria from the earthquake that struck five days ago has surpassed 25,000. … [Read more...] about Survivors still being found as quake death toll tops 25,000