Supreme Court weighs if contractor can be sued for wartime negligence
Justices were skeptical Monday that the case was an exception to other lawsuits against defense contractors, which usually get immunity in such litigation.
By Patricia Kime
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US strikes on alleged drug boats ‘unacceptable’: UN human rights chief
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called for an investigation into the strikes in what appears to mark the first such UN condemnation.
Biden urges world leaders at the UN to stand up to Russia
President Joe Biden has made his case before the U.N. General Assembly that the world must remain united in defending Ukraine against Russian aggression.
US, Indonesia and 5 other nations hold war drills amid China concerns
This year’s Super Garuda Shield exercises began Thursday with about 5,000 personnel.
US military aerial reconnaissance pictures from WWII available online
More than 3,600 images showing the changing face of England during World War II were made available in a free online, searchable map.
NATO extends Stoltenberg’s mandate, safe pair of hands as war goes on
The former Norwegian prime minister has been NATO’s top civilian official since 2014.
Counter-terrorism experts say Africa is the world’s terrorism hot spot
Counter-terrorism experts say Africa is now the world’s terrorism hot spot, with half of the victims killed last year in sub-Saharan Africa.
By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press
Supreme Court turns away veterans over 1966 hydrogen bomb accident
An Air Force veteran filed class-action claims seeking benefits for veterans who say they were exposed to radiation while responding to the crash in Spain.
By AP Staff
Southeast Asian nations plan navy drills in disputed South China Sea
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is moving ahead with plans for joint naval exercises in September.
UN complains Russia blocks aid workers from Ukraine dam collapse area
Moscow claims area of dam collapse too dangerous for UN aid workers to visit because of fighting.
By Susie Blann, Associated Press
Wrong ball: Soldier’s ‘donkey kick’ leads to soccer tourney scuffle
“The problem with adult men playing soccer is that they take it too seriously,” the referee reflected.
By Davis Winkie