Europe
Mother, newlyweds among 6 killed after Alaska planes crash
Anchorage, May 16 (AP/UNB) — A newly married couple, a pilot who used his family's savings to buy his own plane, a devoted family man from Australia and an office manager at an insurance company with a vivacious personality and a heart of gold were among the six victims in this week's deadly midair collision of two sightseeing planes in Alaska.
US abstains from global pledge to curb online violence
Paris, May 16 (AP/UNB) — The White House is not endorsing a global pledge to step up efforts to keep internet platforms from being used to spread hate, organize extremist groups and broadcast attacks, citing respect for "freedom of expression and freedom of the press."
Happy 130th birthday, Eiffel Tower: Laser show for Iron Lady
Paris, May 16 (AP/UNB) — Paris wished the Eiffel Tower a happy birthday Wednesday with an elaborate nighttime laser show retracing the monument's 130-year history.
Alabama ban on nearly all abortions in GOP governor's hands
Montgomery, May 15 (AP/UNB) — Alabama legislators have given final approval to a ban on nearly all abortions, and if the Republican governor signs the measure, the state will have the strictest abortion law in the country.
Papua New Guinea assesses extent of damage from strong quake
Wellington, May 15 (AP/UNB)— Papua New Guinea authorities were assessing the extent of damage Wednesday from a powerful earthquake that rattled coastal towns the previous evening.
UN leader visits New Zealand mosques where 51 were killed
Christchurch, May 14 (AP/UNB) — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday visited the two New Zealand mosques where 51 worshippers were killed by a gunman in March.
UN leader arrives in New Zealand on climate change trip
New Zealand, May 12(AP/UNB) — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has arrived in New Zealand as part of a trip to the South Pacific to highlight the issue of climate change.
Polish nationalists protest US over Holocaust claims
Poland, May 12 (AP/UNB) — Thousands of Polish nationalists marched to the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw Saturday, protesting that the U.S. is putting pressure on Poland to compensate Jews whose families lost property during the Holocaust.
Albanian opposition clash with police at anti-govt rally
Albania, May 12 (AP/UNB) — Thousands of supporters of the Albania's center-right opposition protested in Tirana Saturday, calling for the left-wing government to resign and for an early parliamentary election. The protesters clashed with police at several points and reporters saw some people injured.
Meghan, Harry present royal newborn to public
London, May 8 (AP/UNB) — Royal couple Meghan and Prince Harry revealed their newborn son to the public on Wednesday, with the proud new mother declaring him "a dream."