Bolton arrives at court to surrender to authorities on charges in classified information case
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — John Bolton has arrived at a federal courthouse to surrender to authorities on charges accusing him of sharing classified information. Bolton didn’t comment to reporters as he entered the courthouse in Greenbelt, Maryland, on Friday where he’s expected to make an initial appearance before a judge. Bolton’s lawyer says the former Trump administration national security adviser “did not unlawfully share or store any information.” It’s the third case to be filed against a Donald Trump adversary in the past month. There are concerns the Justice Department is pursuing the Republican president’s political enemies while at the same time sparing his allies from scrutiny.
Ahead of Zelenskyy meeting, Trump shows signs he might not be ready to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for talks at the White House on Friday. The U.S. leader is signaling he’s not ready to agree to sell Kyiv a long-range missile system that the Ukrainians say they desperately need. The meeting comes a day after Trump had a lengthy phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In recent days, Trump had shown openness to selling Ukraine long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, even as Putin warned against it. Following Thursday’s call with Putin, Trump appeared to downplay the prospects of Ukraine getting the missiles.
Hamas reaffirms commitment to ceasefire as delays in returning hostages’ bodies fray nerves
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas has moved to shore up its brittle ceasefire agreement with Israel by reaffirming its commitment to the terms of the deal that includes a pledge to hand over the remains of all dead Israeli hostages. The militant group’s statement, released in the early hours Friday, follows a dire warning from U.S. President Donald Trump that he would green-light Israel to resume the war if Hamas doesn’t live up to its end of the deal. The militant group has also defended the killings in Gaza of alleged gang members who one official accused of causing death and destruction. Meanwhile, the U.N. says a large infusion of aid into Gaza is still being held up.
How Trump’s approval shifted after the ceasefire in Gaza, according to a new AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new AP-NORC poll finds that more U.S. adults support President Donald Trump’s handling of the conflict in Israel after he brokered a ceasefire deal in Gaza, but his approval ratings on domestic issues remain weak. The survey reveals that Trump’s apparent success on the world stage has not improved his overall standing at home. Even some of those who voted for him believe he needs to do more to address issues such as the economy, health care and immigration. The poll was conducted Oct. 9-13, after the ceasefire deal was announced. About 4 in 10 U.S. adults approve of the way Trump is handling his job overall, unchanged from September.
An army colonel who led a lightning-fast coup takes over as Madagascar’s president
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — Col. Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as Madagascar’s new leader after seizing power in a military coup. The rapid takeover ousted President Andry Rajoelina, who fled the country. Randrianirina, the commander of an elite army unit, took office at the nation’s High Constitutional Court. The United Nations has condemned the military takeover as unconstitutional. The coup followed weeks of anti-government protests led by young people. Randrianirina plans to run the country with a military council for up to two years before elections. The situation has led to Madagascar’s suspension from the African Union.
A war on drugs or a war on terror? Trump’s military pressure on Venezuela blurs the lines
WASHINGTON (AP) — Legal experts say U.S. strikes against alleged members of Latin American drug cartels are pushing the bounds of international law. Under President Donald Trump, the U.S. military has struck several boats, killing 27 people, after authorities received information suggesting they were carrying drugs. Trump’s administration is justifying this use of force by relying on a legal framework created after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. That framework allowed authorities to use lethal force against al-Qaida combatants responsible for the attacks on the U.S. The gangs now being targeted in Latin America, however, are a different foe, fueled not by anti-U.S. ideology but by the drug trade.
Democrats say Trump needs to be involved in shutdown talks. He’s shown little interest in doing so
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are calling on President Donald Trump to get more involved with negotiations to end the government shutdown. Trump is showing no interest in interjecting in the fight that has stretched through three weeks with little movement. Republican leadership in Congress is hoping it stays that way, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune reiterating Thursday that negotiations are possible “once the government opens up.” But some in Trump’s party are expressing frustration with the lack of movement. Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she thinks some in the Trump administration are happy that the role of Congress is being diminished.
Hannibal Gadhafi, son of late Libyan leader, ordered released in Lebanon if he pays $11 million bail
BEIRUT (AP) — A Lebanese judge has ordered the release of he son of Libya’s late leader Moammar Gadhafi on condition he pay $11 million bail. Hannibal Gadhafi has been held in Lebanon for a decade without charge. His lawyers have said he has been ill in his cell at police headquarters in Beirut. On Friday, judicial officials said he was taken to the Justice Palace in Beirut, where Judge Zaher Hamadeh ordered his release once the bail condition is met. One of his lawyers said Gadhafi does not have the money or access to accounts to pay the bail.
Pressure mounts on UK police force to reverse ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa game
LONDON (AP) — British officials are working to overturn a decision preventing Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a Europa League soccer game at Aston Villa. The ban, due to security concerns, has drawn criticism from politicians, sports organizations, and Jewish groups. A spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is angered by the decision and the government is working to overturn it. UEFA urged British authorities to ensure the Israeli team’s fans can attend. West Midlands Police deemed the Nov. 6 match high risk, citing past violence and hate crimes that took place when Maccabi Tel Aviv played at Ajax in Amsterdam last year.
Wall Street steadies after its slide as banks recover some of their losses
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market seems to be steadying. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 138 points, and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.2%. Bank stocks rose after several reported stronger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected. That helped steady the group, a day after stocks across the industry tumbled on worries about potentially bad loans. Stocks broadly have been erratic this week, swinging quickly between gains and losses. Some worries ebbed after President Donald Trump told Fox News that very high tariffs on China are not sustainable. Treasury yields and gold’s price slipped.
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