Russia detains Estonian consul over classified info claim
MOSCOW (AP) — Estonia’s consul in St. Petersburg has been detained after allegedly being caught receiving classified documents, Russia’s Federal Security Service said Tuesday.
Pentagon cancels disputed JEDI cloud contract with Microsoft
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon said Tuesday it canceled a disputed cloud-computing contract with Microsoft that could eventually have been worth $10 billion. It will instead pursue a deal with both Microsoft and Amazon and possibly other cloud service ...
Court refuses appeal of ex-Cleveland cop who shot Tamir Rice
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court announced on Tuesday it would not consider an appeal over the firing of a white police officer who shot and killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice outside a Cleveland recreation center in 2014.
UK seeks new powers to curb cross-Channel migrant arrivals
LONDON (AP) — The British government plans to give itself powers to turn asylum-seekers back at sea or send them abroad while their applications for protection are processed, a move intended to deter migrants from making perilous journeys across the
AME church to address BLM, voting rights, in delayed meeting
The African Methodist Episcopal Church, the United States' oldest historically Black denomination, launched its General Conference on Tuesday with delegates expected to address racial issues such as voting rights and the Black Lives Matter movement. ...
Suu Kyi’s lawyers fight over evidence in Myanmar trial
BANGKOK (AP) — Lawyers for ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi argued strongly Tuesday against the introduction of evidence by prosecutors against her on a sedition charge, saying it did not follow established judicial procedures.
UN rights chief asks world to keep pressure on Myanmar junta
GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. human rights chief on Tuesday praised the “incredible resilience” of Myanmar’s people in helping each other in the wake of a military takeover and violent crackdown, while calling on the international community to keep up
Head of MADD Canada calls on Nova Scotia premier to take action against drunk driving
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin's apology for a previously undisclosed impaired driving conviction must be followed up with action on the issue, the head of Mothers Against Drunk Driving said Tuesday. Andrew Murie, CEO of MADD Canada, said Ra...
In hunt for infrastructure deal, every Dem has leverage
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a crucial moment for Democrats, party leaders are hunting for a sweet spot that would satisfy their rival moderate and progressive wings on legislation to finance President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar agenda of bolstering the ...
Germany to allow up to 25,000 fans at soccer games
BERLIN (AP) — Up to 25,000 spectators will be allowed at German soccer games when the new season starts next month after state officials eased restrictions imposed during the coronavirus pandemic.