Month: March 2023

MOSCOW (AP) — Viktor Bout, a former Russian arms dealer who was released from prison in the U.S. in a swap for WNBA star Brittney Griner in December, unveiled an exhibition of his artworks at a Moscow gallery on Tuesday. Bout, widely known abroad as the “Merchant of Death,” was convicted in 2011 on terrorism

By COLLEEN LONG and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is considering detaining migrant families who cross into the U.S. illegally as it prepares to end COVID-19 restrictions at the U.S.-Mexico border, according to U.S. officials familiar with the plans. That would be a major reversal after officials in late 2021

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgian authorities have used tear gas and water cannon outside the parliament building in the capital Tbilisi against protesters who oppose a proposed law some see as stifling freedom of the press. Injuries were reported Tuesday. The law, which has received initial approval, would require media outlets and nongovernmental organizations that

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will host the second state visit of his administration next month, honoring South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. The visit, which includes a fancy state dinner, will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the alliance between the United States and South Korea.

By THOMAS ADAMSON AP Fashion Writer PARIS (AP) — Colossal camellias served as the ready-to-wear altarpiece for Chanel’s sparkling, bloom-inspired fall display. It was the flower that launched a thousand designs. Legend has it that the camellia first became Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s obsession in 1913 when she pinned one to her belt — seduced, the

LEXINGTON, N.C. (AP) — A division of Siemens AG will build a passenger rail car manufacturing plant in central North Carolina and create 500 jobs by 2028. Gov. Roy Cooper and the company announced on Tuesday construction of a major advanced manufacturing and rail services center in Davidson County. Siemens Mobility plans to build passenger

By MAJDI MOHAMMED and ISABEL DeBRE Associated Press JENIN, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian health officials say at least six Palestinians were killed and two dozen others were wounded in an Israeli army raid in the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. The military said one of those killed was the suspected assailant

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials are alerting consumers about two more recalls of eyedrops due to contamination risks that could lead to vision problems and serious injury. The announcements follow a recall last month of eyedrops made in India that were linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections. One person died and at least