Tag: Government and politics
Question for Denmark: Why could the US allegedly eavesdrop?
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Sweden's defense minister wants Denmark to explain why that country's foreign secret service allegedly helped the United States spy on European...
Russia’s security strategy envisages ‘forceful methods’
MOSCOW — A revised version of Russia's national security strategy says that it may use forceful methods to respond to unfriendly actions by foreign...
Californians hit beaches, travel ahead of virus rules easing
LOS ANGELES — Californians headed to campgrounds, beaches and restaurants over the long holiday weekend as the state prepared to shed some of its...
Turkish agents capture nephew of US-based cleric overseas
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish agents have captured a nephew of U.S.-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen in an overseas operation and have brought him to...
NATO restricts HQ access for Belarus officials
BRUSSELS — The NATO military alliance is restricting access to its headquarters for a group of Belarus officials in the wake of Minsk’s decision...
Head of defunct Russian opposition group pulled off flight
MOSCOW — The head of a Russian opposition group that announced its shutdown last week said he was pulled off an airliner and detained...
North accuses US of hostility for S. Korean missile decision
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Monday the U.S. allowing South Korea to build more powerful missiles was an example of the U.S.'s...
Nations begin 3 weeks of grueling climate talks online
BERLIN — Officials from around the globe begin three weeks of grueling climate talks Monday that will involve grappling with a number of thorny...
Top US, EU envoys visit Kosovo to promote talks with Serbia
PRISTINA, Kosovo — Top officials from the United States and the European Union on Monday visited Kosovo to urge the tiny Western Balkan country...
Nevada OKs bill in try for 1st presidential nominating state
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada lawmakers passed a bill on Sunday that aims to make the state the first to weigh in on the...