An Alexandria man was caught on camera throwing what investigators say was chunks of meat stuffed with rat poison into his neighbor’s yard over “loud barking” from their dogs.
Noon Weather Forecast – 2/21/23
Rain possible in the Valley with a high near the low-70s.
US President Joe Biden with a rallying cry for the free world in Poland
US President Joe Biden has addressed the world in Warsaw, Poland just days before the one-year mark of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Mr Biden spoke to spectators only a day after making a surprise visit to Kyiv and pledging further support in the Ukra…
Taiwan army boosts training as Chinese invasion fears loom
Taiwan’s army has increased its physical training of soldiers as it prepares for the growing threat of Chinese invasion.
Taiwan will also extend mandatory military service to a year, toughen fitness tests and increase the annual defence budget by 14 p…
Russia to ‘Suspend’ Participation in New START But Stick to Treaty’s Warhead Limits
Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, said Tuesday Russia will “suspend” its participation in the New START nuclear arms control treaty but adhere to the treaty’s limits on deployed strategic nuclear weapons. Media widely reported Putin’s remarks. The…
Former top Mexican official convicted of taking millions in bribes from cartel
Genaro Garcia Luna, a former senior Mexico law enforcement official, was accused of taking in tens of millions in bribe money that enabled the Sinaloa cartel to operate freely.
Last rallies held in Lagos ahead of Nigeria presidential election
Ruling party candidate promises hope, opposition pledges change as Thursday’s deadline to end campaigns approaches.
Ukraine war: Two presidents, two speeches, two different world views
The BBC’s Richard Galpin looks at Joe Biden’s and Vladimir Putin’s speeches, addressing the Ukraine war.
Mexico’s ex-security minister Genaro García Luna convicted of drug trafficking
Genaro García Luna, a key drugs war figure, is found guilty of taking bribes from a drug cartel.
Living, fighting, losing, winning: A Ukrainian soldier reflects on a year of war
In the weeks leading up to Russia’s full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, veteran Leonid Ostalsev anticipated a call to report for duty. Tens of thousands of Russian troops were already accumulating near Ukraine’s borders. He reflects on a year of wins…