BRUSSELS (AP) – European Union leaders have been unable to agree on setting up a back-channel with Moscow to ensure that the bloc’s interests are protected should progress be made in negotiations to end Russia’s war on Ukraine, some of them said on Friday.
Netanyahu vows Israeli forces will maintain occupied ‘security zone’ in southern Lebanon
Towns in southern Lebanon around Nabatiyeh hit by new Israeli airstrikes
DALLAS (AP) – As people gathered across the U.S. to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama welcomed the first visitors to his presidential center.
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:
WASHINGTON (AP) – Senators are seeking to block Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel funds until the Pentagon submits several overdue reports to lawmakers, including its investigation into a deadly strike on an elementary school in Iran at the start of the U.S.-Israeli war.
Worshipers in Tehran skeptical US will honor initial deal with Iran to end war
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) – About a hundred Colombian guerrilla dissidents on Thursday surrendered their weapons in a step toward their gradual reintegration into civilian life as part of a peace process with the government of President Gustavo Petro.
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump gave the Medal of Honor to three veterans on Thursday, honoring acts of heroism that saved lives and repelled enemy forces in Vietnam and Afghanistan.