US pledges to put Russia on defensive at UN Security Council
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. worked Sunday to ramp up diplomatic and financial pressure on Russia over Ukraine, promising to put Moscow on the defensive at the U.N. Security Council as lawmakers on Capitol Hill said they were nearing agreement on “the…
Galaxy S22 vs. Galaxy S21 FE: What differences to expect
The rumored Galaxy S22 is expected to be the Galaxy S21’s successor, while the Galaxy S21 FE, shown above, is a budget version of the S21. Lisa Eadicicco/CNET Samsung showed off its newest affordable phone, called the Galaxy S21 FE, ahead of CES…
Rally in Serbia draws attention to country’s air pollution
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Hundreds of people rallied in Serbia on Sunday to draw attention to the country’s high air pollution and demand that authorities take action to improve air quality. The protest in central Belgrade was the latest in a series…
Nadal wins Australian Open for record 21st major title
Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during his match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia at the men’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Simon Baker) Simon Baker AP MELBOURNE,…
Portugal picks new government with $50B of EU funds on table
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portuguese voters went to the polls Sunday in an early election that looked set to produce another vulnerable minority government, just as the country is poised to start spending a huge windfall of European Union funds. That…
North Korea tests longest-range missile since 2017
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Sunday fired what appeared to be the most powerful missile it has tested since President Joe Biden took office, as it revives its old playbook in brinkmanship to wrest concessions from Washington and neighbors…
Israel president on 1st visit to UAE amid regional tension
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel’s figurehead president met the powerful crown prince of Abu Dhabi on Sunday on the first official visit to the United Arab Emirates by the country’s head of state, the latest sign of deepening ties between the…
France’s Macron calls on Iran to release jailed researcher
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron called for the “immediate release” of a French-Iranian researcher imprisoned in Iran, officials said Sunday. Macron made the plea in a “long” phone call on Saturday with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi,…
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney isolating after positive COVID-19 test
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday and “will be isolating and working remotely for the recommended period of time,” according to a news release from his office. The Utah Republican is fully vaccinated…
Blizzard buffets East Coast with deep snow, winds, flooding
BOSTON (AP) — A nor’easter with hurricane-force wind gusts battered much of the East Coast on Saturday, flinging heavy snow that made travel treacherous or impossible, flooding coastlines, and threatening to leave bitter cold in its wake. The storm…