Turkey bans polyethylene plastic imports
ISTANBUL — Turkey has banned the importation of ethylene polymer plastic waste as environmental groups sound the alarm on the world’s plastic consumption and...
Tennessee governor OKs transgender youth treatment ban
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After signing two bills into law targeting transgender people over the past week, Tennessee's Gov. Bill Lee has approved legislation that...
Angry French police hold huge, emotional rally at parliament
PARIS — French police officers held a huge demonstration outside parliament Wednesday to press for a law that protects the protectors who are feeling...
House rebukes spa attacks as reminder of anti-Asian violence
WASHINGTON — The Democratic-led House on Wednesday approved a resolution condemning attacks in March that killed six women of Asian descent at Atlanta-area massage...
Navajo Nation surpasses Cherokee to become largest US tribe
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Navajo Nation has by far the largest land mass of any Native American tribe in the country. Now, it's boasting...
Down syndrome abortion bans gain traction after court ruling
It’s a ban that even supporters acknowledge will be hard to enforce. Yet 2021 has been a breakthrough year for legislation in several states...
Juventus beats Atalanta 2-1 to win Italian Cup final
REGGIO EMILIA, Italy — Juventus put some shine on a disappointing season by beating Atalanta 2-1 Wednesday to win a record-extending 14th Italian Cup...
EU court annuls approval of KLM, TAP aid, wants more info
BRUSSELS — A top European Union court on Wednesday annulled the EU's approval of 3.4 billion euros ($4.1 billion) in state aid for the...
Cyprus, Greece, Egypt: new threats need tighter defense ties
NICOSIA, Cyprus — The defense ministers of Cyprus, Greece and Egypt said Wednesday that emerging regional threats and challenges necessitate even closer cooperation and...
Suspect dead, 2 Illinois cops wounded in exchange of gunfire
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A suspect in a domestic disturbance was fatally shot and two central Illinois police officers were wounded, one critically, in an...