Archives for April 2023

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to deliver a speech outlining his vision for the future of Europe during a two-day state visit to the Netherlands that began Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Macron visits Netherlands after Taiwan comments make waves

Tens of thousands of doctors walked off the job across England on Tuesday, kicking off a four-day strike billed as the most disruptive in the history of the U.K.'s public health service. … [Read more...] about U.K. junior doctors begin 4-day strike, seeking hefty pay hike

Hundreds of South Koreans were forced to flee a wildfire fueled by strong winds that burned parts of an eastern coastal city Tuesday, destroying dozens of homes before being slowed by rain. … [Read more...] about Hundreds flee from wildfire in South Korean seaside city

The United Nations said Tuesday it is reviewing its presence in Afghanistan after the Taliban barred Afghan women from working for the world organization - a veiled suggestion the U.N. could move to suspend its mission and operations in the embattled country. … [Read more...] about U.N. to review presence in Afghanistan following Taliban ban

Michael Lerner, the Brooklyn-born character actor who played a myriad of imposing figures in his 60 years in the business, including monologuing movie mogul Jack Lipnick in "Barton Fink," the crooked club owner Bugsy Calhoun in "Harlem Nights" and an angry publishing executive in "Elf" has died. He was 81. … [Read more...] about Michael Lerner, ‘Barton Fink’ Oscar nominee, dies at 81