Jakarta governor sentenced to 2 years prison for blasphemy
The five-judge panel said Gov. Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama was “convincingly proven guilty of blasphemy” and ordered his arrest.
12-year-old girl sets record on British Mensa IQ test
A 12-year-old girl set a record for her IQ. Veuer’s Nick Cardona (@nickcardona93) has that story.
France’s new first lady prepares for official role
The French people just picked their next President. Veuer’s Nathan Rousseau Smith tells us about who the next First Lady will be.
Federal appeals court grills Trump team over travel ban
The appeals court seemed likely to rule against Trump, but exposed possible flaws in the case.
Norway’s anti-immigration party voted for a ban on ritual circumcision
The move by the anti-immigration Progress Party in Norway voted in support of a ban on ritual circumcision, criticized as an attack on religious minorities.
Canada flood damage worsens but heavy rains subsiding
The toll from severe flooding in eastern Canada worsens with thousands of people affected and schools closed, but authorities are optimistic that rising water levels would soon crest. Video provided by AFP
U.S. press features Macron win on front pages
U.S. newspapers feature front page news of centrist Emmanuel Macron’s election as president of France. Video provided by AFP
Appeals court grills Trump team over ‘Travel Ban 2.0’
The appeals court seemed likely to rule against Trump, but exposed possible flaws in the case.
France’s new president and his wife have a rare age gap
Emmanuel Macron is 24 years younger than his wife, Brigitte. Video provided by Newsy
Canada could change passport to make travel easier for transgender people
The Canadian government is working right now to update its gender identity policies, including its travel documentation
