Transgender cadets at military academies can graduate but not serve
Two transgender academy graduates will not be allowed to join the ranks of newest officers
U.N. secretary general: Syria conflict a ‘danger for us all’
The Syria conflict is a war that has become “a danger for us all” warns UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, during a speech and a Q&A session in London. Video provided by AFP
Russia downplays President Trump’s firing of FBI Director Comey
The Kremlin on Wednesday downplayed President Trump’s firing of FBI Director James Comey.
Trump’s meeting with Russians closed to U.S. media, but not to TASS photographer
Associated Press, other agencies, had to get photos from the Russian state-owned agency.
Erdogan rips U.S. plan to arm Kurds; Mattis downplays Turkey rift
Turkey on Wednesday rebuffed U.S. efforts to downplay the decision to arm Kurdish military units to fight the Islamic State.
Tropical Storm Adrian is earliest Pacific storm on record
The hurricane season has gotten off to an early start: Tropical Storm Adrian formed late Tuesday in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Iraqi boys recount horrors of captivity by IS
Two Iraqi boys who escaped Islamic State captivity tell The Associated Press that the militants forced hundreds of boys, some as young as 7 or 8, into training to become fighters and suicide bombers. (May 10)
Australian politician becomes first women to breastfeed in Parliament
This Australian politician is making history in the nation’s Parliament. Although it does not imply passing a law, but rather breaking down the taboo of women breastfeeding in the workplace. Susana Victoria Perez (@susana_vp) has more.
When the Russian foreign minister jokes about former FBI director Comey’s firing
Sergey Lavrov reacts sarcastically to questions about President Trump’s firing of James Comey.
Devotees mark Buddha’s birthday in Malaysia
Thousands of devotees gather in Malaysian temples to celebrate Buddha’s birth, death and enlightenment — a festival marked on different days across the region, which is also known as Wesak day. Video provided by AFP
