Poland and Baltic states to dump landmine treaty citing Russian threat | News
The quartet bordering Russia proposes withdrawing from the Ottawa treaty, but add they have no plans to use landmines.Poland and the Baltic states plan to…
Lawmakers call on Trump administration to nix plan to shoot 450,000 owls, citing cost
A bipartisan group of federal lawmakers is calling on the Trump administration to cancel a controversial plan to kill up to nearly half a million…
Citing threats, DWP seeks to spend up to $700,000 on private security for CEO
The chief executive of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has asked the utility’s board to spend around $700,000 on private security for…
AP sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech
The Associated Press is suing three Trump administration officials over access to presidential events, citing freedom of speech in asking a federal judge to stop…
British study finds children citing distress over gender dysphoria rose 50-fold
1 of 2 | L.A. Pride parade participants walk along Hollywood Boulevard in 2023. On Friday, British researchers reported that the number of children telling…
Biden hands preemptive pardons to family, allies citing Trump retaliation | News
Republican lawmaker Liz Cheney, immunologist Anthony Fauci and former Joint Chief of Staff Mark Milley among those offered protection.Former United States President Joe Biden used…
L.A. officials stop use of disappearing Google Chats, citing Palisades fire
For years, Los Angeles city employees could communicate through Google Chat messages that were automatically deleted after 24 hours. Even after the practice, which was…
Romanian court annuls presidential election citing Russian ‘aggressive hybrid action’
Romania's Constitutional Court Friday canceled the presidential run-off election between far-right candidate Calin Georgescu and centrist Elena Lasconi. The court cited a Russian propaganda campaign…
Leader of Yoon’s party calls for president’s suspension, citing ‘great danger’ to country
Protesters hold signs calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol to be impeached and arrested at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea on Wednesday, December…
Pakistan bans prominent Pashtun rights group citing security concerns | News
Government says activities of the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement were ‘prejudicial’ to the country’s peace and security.Pakistan has banned the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM), or Pashtun…
US says it seizes Venezuela leader Maduro’s plane, citing sanctions breach | Nicolas Maduro News
Justice Department says $13m aircraft bought through shell company, ‘smuggled’ out of US for Maduro’s use.United States authorities say they have seized a $13m aircraft…
Rep. Schiff calls on Biden to drop out, citing ‘serious concerns’
Rep. Adam B. Schiff has called on President Biden to drop out of the White House race, becoming the most prominent Democrat in Congress to…
Citing Supreme Court immunity ruling, Trump seeks to freeze classified documents case
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump is asking a federal judge to freeze the classified documents case against him in light of a Supreme Court ruling that said…
Vicky Pattison slams Love Island fans citing 'internet culture of hate' and vile comments
Vicky Pattison took the time to write a lengthy candid Instagram post urging people to be kind and reminding them that "life is about progress,…
UNRWA says food distribution in Rafah suspended, citing insecurity | Israel War on Gaza News
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) says that food distribution in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah has been suspended due to a lack of…
Israeli officials seize AP equipment, citing alleged media law violation | Israel War on Gaza News
Israeli officials have seized a camera and broadcasting equipment belonging to The Associated Press (AP) news agency in southern Israel, accusing the news organisation of…
UN’s Libya envoy resigns citing no hope for political progress | News
Abdoulaye Bathily says ‘lack of political will and good faith’ on the part of Libyan leaders are making UN governance efforts in Libya futile. The…
Malaysia declines offer to host 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing cost | Economy News
BREAKINGBREAKING, Announcement comes after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as host last year over cost concerns. Malaysia has turned down an offer to host…
Citing presidential immunity, Trump seeks delay in start of N.Y. hush money trial
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump on Monday sought to delay the scheduled March 25 start of his criminal 'hush money' trial in New York…
Teachers union drops support for LAUSD candidate, citing offensive social media activity
United Teachers Los Angeles on Monday night rescinded its endorsement of school board candidate Kahllid Al-Alim in the wake of revelations that he reposted or…