AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa
May 26-June 1, 2023
2023-06-02 15:58
US reopens embassy in Seychelles after 27-year absence
The United States has reopened its embassy in the Seychelles after a 27-year absence during which China and other U.S. rivals made significant inroads in the Indian Ocean islands
2023-06-02 14:59
10th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit Begins
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 2, 2023--
2023-06-02 14:53
Some trans people turn to crowdfunding to leave Florida after anti-LGBTQ+ laws
Dozens of transgender people in Florida who can't afford to move are turning to crowdfunding to help them leave after the passage of new legislation that targets the LGBTQ community
2023-06-02 13:16
IMF says Sri Lanka's economic recovery shows signs of improvement but challenges remain
The International Monetary Fund says that debt-stricken Sri Lanka, which declared bankruptcy last year, is showing signs of economic improvement but its recovery still faces challenges
2023-06-02 12:51
After decades of attempts, major Alabama bill to cut state's 4% grocery tax wins final passage
Alabama families could soon pay less at the grocery store after lawmakers gave final passage to a landmark bill to gradually remove half of the 4% state sales tax on food by September 2024
2023-06-02 09:16
Journalists to strike June 5 at the largest US newspaper chain
Journalists across the U.S. will walk off their jobs next week at publications owned by Gannett, the largest newspaper chain in the U.S. Their union said Thursday that the mostly one-day strike will start June 5
2023-06-02 08:51
Oregon youths’ climate lawsuit against US government can proceed to trial, judge rules
A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit brought by young Oregon-based climate activists can proceed to trial
2023-06-02 08:26
Judge: Diamond Sports must pay full value of contracts to Diamondbacks, Guardians, Twins, Rangers
A federal bankruptcy judge has ordered Diamond Sports to pay the full value of its media contracts to the Arizona Diamondbacks, Cleveland Guardians, Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers
2023-06-02 08:26
Audit finds National Highway Traffic Safety Administration auto safety defect probes are too slow
A government audit has found that the U.S. agency charged with keeping the roads safe is slow to investigate automobile safety defects, limiting its ability to handle rapidly changing or severe risks
2023-06-02 08:21
Arizona to restrict some new construction in fast-growing areas of Phoenix reliant on groundwater
Arizona will not approve new housing construction on the fast-growing edges of metro Phoenix that rely on groundwater thanks to years of overuse and a multi-decade drought worsened by climate change
2023-06-02 08:19
JetBlue strikes a deal to sell Spirit's LaGuardia operation if it succeeds in buying Spirit
JetBlue is trying to improve its chances of buying Spirit Airlines over government objections
2023-06-02 07:25