Son of John McCain says Trump team’s Arlington cemetery clash violated ‘sacred place’
Federal law prohibits taking photographs or filming for political purposes in the national cemetery. Read More
Haiti power firm says main hydroelectric plant down after protest
PORT-AU-PRINCE – Haitian state-owned power firm Electricite d’Haiti (EDH) said on Tuesday that output at Peligre, the Caribbean nation’s largest hydroelectric plant, was down to zero after protests over distribution…
Kamala Harris, proposing a tax break, makes a play for small-business owners
Her campaign is set to announce policies aimed at helping entrepreneurs & small businesses this week. Read More
Norway wealth fund may divest companies that aid Israel in Gaza war, occupied territories
OSLO – Norway’s $1.7 trillion wealth fund may have to divest shares of companies that violate the fund watchdog’s new, tougher interpretation of ethics standards for businesses that aid Israel’s…
Zelenskiy asks Trudeau to help Ukraine win permission to strike deep into Russia
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that he had asked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step up advocacy among Ukraine’s Western partners to allow strikes on military targets deep…
Mexico’s Supreme Court votes to join work stoppage over judicial reform
MEXICO CITY – Mexico’s Supreme Court judges voted to suspend the institution’s activities prior to a congressional debate on a controversial judicial reform, it said in a statement on Tuesday.…
Netanyahu rival Gantz criticizes stance on Philadelphi, urges hostage deal
JERUSALEM – Israel does not need to keep troops in the southern Gazan border area for security reasons and should not be used as a reason to prevent a deal…
Ancient Roman Arch of Constantine damaged after violent storm
ROME – The Arch of Constantine, a giant ancient Roman arch next to the Colosseum, was damaged after a violent storm hit Rome, a Reuters reporter saw on Tuesday. Read…
White House says hostage killings add urgency to Gaza ceasefire talks
WASHINGTON – The killing by Hamas militants of six hostages, whose bodies were recovered by Israeli troops over the weekend, underscores the urgency for a ceasefire deal in Gaza and…
Ex-aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul charged with acting as Chinese agent
Linda Sun, 41, was arrested on Sept 4. Her husband, Chris Hu, also faces criminal charges. Read More