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Rape trial of Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred starts in Paris

Rape trial of Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred starts in Paris

PARIS (AP) — The trial of popular Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred on charges of aggravated rape and assault got underway in Paris on Monday, in a case that sparked a backlash among feminist activists in North Africa and the Middle East.
Former Dutch queen Beatrix breaks wrist in skiing accident

Former Dutch queen Beatrix breaks wrist in skiing accident

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Princess Beatrix, the 85-year-old former Dutch queen, has undergone surgery after breaking her wrist in a skiing accident, the Royal House announced Monday.
For poor schools, building repairs zap COVID relief money

For poor schools, building repairs zap COVID relief money

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The air-conditioning gave out as students returned from summer break last year to Jim Hill High School in Jackson, Mississippi, forcing them to learn in sweltering heat.
Embattled Don Lemon absent Monday from 'CNN This Morning'

Embattled Don Lemon absent Monday from 'CNN This Morning'

NEW YORK (AP) — Amid ongoing criticism over his comments about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, Don Lemon was absent Monday from “CNN This Morning.” Co-host Poppy Harlow told viewers that “Don has the day off.
Revelers enjoy Carnival street parades across Germany

Revelers enjoy Carnival street parades across Germany

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of revelers took to the streets across Germany Monday to celebrate Carnival dressed up in colorful costumes, amid an abundance of candy, flowers and alcohol.
Liz Weston: Make your credit cards less vulnerable to fraud

Liz Weston: Make your credit cards less vulnerable to fraud

Last year, one of my family’s credit cards was used to rack up hundreds of dollars in bogus charges at Apple.com. Another card was compromised four times in a row, as thieves repeatedly charged merchandise and Uber rides.
What's closed as eight provinces celebrate regional holidays today

What's closed as eight provinces celebrate regional holidays today

Eight of Canada's 13 provinces and territories are celebrating a regional holiday today. It's Family Day in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick, while Manitoba is celebrating Louis Riel Day.
Ant-Man opens big at box office with $104M for 'Quantumania'

Ant-Man opens big at box office with $104M for 'Quantumania'

NEW YORK (AP) — Phase five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe may have gotten off to a rocky start, but Ant-Man is bigger than ever at the box office.
'All Quiet' wins 7 BAFTAs, including best film, at UK awards

'All Quiet' wins 7 BAFTAs, including best film, at UK awards

LONDON (AP) — Antiwar German movie “All Quiet on the Western Front” won seven prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, building the somber drama’s momentum as awards season rolls toward its climax at next month’s
Winners of the 2023 British Academy Film Awards

Winners of the 2023 British Academy Film Awards

LONDON (AP) — Winners of the 2023 British Academy Film Awards , announced Sunday: Film — “All Quiet on the Western Front” British Film — “The Banshees of Inisherin” Director — Edward Berger, “All Quiet on the Western Front” Actor — Austin Butler, “El
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