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Colombian right wing eyes comeback as country votes

Colombian right wing eyes comeback as country votes

Colombians voted Sunday in legislative elections that will shape the final months of left-wing President Gustavo Petro's term and test whether the once-powerful right wing is poised for a political comeback. About 40 million voters are electing nearly 300 lawmakers, deciding the makeup of Congress and

Thousands march for women's rights and against Mideast war

Thousands march for women's rights and against Mideast war

Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in cities across the world Sunday to mark International Women's Day and denounce the war in the Middle East. From Rio in Brazil, Caracas in Venezuela and cities across France, Spain, Turkey and other European countries, demonstrators marched to

10 vessels attacked in Hormuz Strait: analysts

10 vessels attacked in Hormuz Strait: analysts

About 10 vessels in or near the Strait of Hormuz have come under attack since Iran blocked the strategic waterway in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes, data analysis groups report. The attacks throughout the week following the outbreak of war on February 28 almost completely halted traffic through the strait,

NY police say device thrown near anti-Islam protest was homemade bomb

NY police say device thrown near anti-Islam protest was homemade bomb

An improvised explosive thrown near anti-Islam protesters outside the New York mayor's residence was a viable device "that could have caused serious injury or death," police said Sunday. Two suspicious devices were thrown by a man identified by police as Emir Balat near the protest

Missoula honors first women firefighters during Women's History Month

Missoula honors first women firefighters during Women's History Month

MISSOULA, Mont. – The Missoula Fire Department is celebrating Women's History Month by acknowledging two pioneering women who were among the first female firefighters in the department. Marie Bussard and Carla Gamradt helped pave the way for future generations. Carla Gamradt retired after more than 31 years in the

In Istanbul, despite ban, thousands march for Women's Day

In Istanbul, despite ban, thousands march for Women's Day

Thousands of women marched through Istanbul to mark International Women's Day late Sunday defying a ban on demonstrations, with the rally passing without incident despite a heavy police presence, AFP correspondents said. Although the authorities shut several nearby metro stations and issued a ban on demonstrations, the Feminist

Roof blown off Lincoln Elementary

Roof blown off Lincoln Elementary

GREAT FALLS, Mont. – Lincoln Elementary experienced a disruption when strong winds blew the roof off the school building, according to Great Falls Public Schools. Great Falls Public Schools announced that students will not attend classes on Monday, March 9, and Tuesday, March 10. The school district stated they will keep