Search box Archives

Home Tags Search box

PlanetPOV

SITE UPDATE: New Features at PlanetPOV

AdLib - December 13, 2011 2

TOP NEWS

PBS News
BBC

WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at Turning Point Action event in Arizona

The president's rare trip out West comes as Trump faces growing political pressure to wrap up the war and focus on a message that helps his party as they try to defend their congressional majorities in November's elections. [...]

85-year-old widow detained by ICE returns home, France's foreign minister says

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained Marie-Thérèse Ross in Alabama on April 1 for overstaying her visa. [...]

A transgender teen's case in Ecuador opens path for others seeking legal recognition

The moment marks a significant step in a country where LGBTQ+ rights have largely advanced through court rulings rather than political action. [...]

ICE acting director will resign at the end of May, DHS officials say

Todd Lyons, who was named acting director in March 2025, led the agency at the center of President Donald Trump's plans to reshape immigration to the U.S. [...]

Senate extends controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies

The Senate approved a short-term renewal until April 30. The measure cleared the Senate by voice vote, without a formal roll call, as Congress raced to meet a Monday deadline. It now heads to President Donald Trump, who had pushed for a clean 18-month extension, for his signature. [...]

Trump says Iran and U.S. are working to remove sea mines from Strait of Hormuz

Removing any mines will be critical to regain the confidence of commercial vessels that use the vital waterway to deliver oil and other products. [...]

German chancellor seeks U.S. involvement in mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany, ″if possible, would also like to see the United States of America participate; we believe this would be desirable.″ [...]

Pressure builds as Starmer rejects calls to resign over Mandelson appointment in Epstein fallout

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has no plans to resign over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to Washington, despite Mandelson failing security checks. [...]

Macron and Starmer welcome news of Strait of Hormuz opening but say it must be permanent

President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Keir Starmer plan an international mission to restore maritime security, with military planners meeting in London next week. [...]

World Court celebrates 80-year anniversary as the international legal framework is strained

The United Nations secretary-general warned on Friday that international law was eroding before the world's eyes, during a speech celebrating the 80th year anniversary of the World Court. [...]

Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait 'open'

Brent crude sinks by a tenth after Iran says the key waterway is open for commercial ships for the rest of the ceasefire. [...]

Ceasefire with Israel brings respite to Lebanon, but obstacles to peace remain

The halt to weeks of fighting is being celebrated in Lebanon, but it will be difficult to ensure it lasts. [...]

Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments

The UK government blocked the rapper from entering the country over his history of making pro-Nazi and racist statements. [...]

Thousands celebrate open-air Mass with Pope Leo in Cameroon - in pictures

Pope Leo XIV is on his third day in Cameroon before he heads to Angola on Saturday. [...]

Irish fugitive and suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai

Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts. [...]

Mugabe's son pleads guilty to pointing a gun in South Africa

Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested in February following the shooting of a 23-year-old man at his home in Johannesburg. [...]

'Mum is finally free!' Pensioner detained by ICE in US returns to France

Marie-Thérèse had moved to the US after reuniting with her long-lost love, an American man who died in January. [...]

Palestinians hand over suspect in 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant in Paris

Hicham Harb is suspected of directing the attack in the Rue des Rosiers and acting as one of the gunmen who shot at diners. [...]

Singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering teenage girl

The remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in the singer's car last year. [...]

Runaway wolf finally captured after nine-day search in South Korea

The search has been marked by twists and turns, gripping South Korea and even inspiring a meme coin. [...]

Tag: Search box

SITE UPDATE: New Features at PlanetPOV