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PARIS (AP) — A witness to a deadly incident at Orly Airport in Paris tells BFM television he saw the man who had grabbed a soldier's gun point it at two soldiers who were aiming at him. There was gunfire and the man was killed. Another man says on BFM that there was a group of three soldiers targeted, and they first tried to calm the man who seized the weapon. The Paris airport authority ordered a complete evacuation.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A U.S. Embassy staffer in New Zealand has been sent back to the U.S. at the request of authorities following an unspecified incident. The request to send the staffer packing came after the U.S. government elected to shield him by invoking diplomatic immunity. New Zealand authorities say they're unable to investigate the incident without a waiver of that immunity.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump isn't budging when it comes to his wiretap allegations against former President Barack Obama, though there still isn't a hint of anything to substantiate the claim. To add to the confusion, GCHQ, the British electronic intelligence agency, vehemently denied an unverified report that Britain helped. Spokesman Sean Spicer had mentioned a Fox News analyst's contention about the British assistance.
BEIJING (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson meets with Chinese leaders in Beijing for the first time today. North Korea's nuclear program is likely to be one hot topic, especially since Tilllerson suggested yesterday during remarks in South Korea that pre-emptive military action against Pyongyang might eventually be an option.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The climate remains unsettled with regard to the House Republican health overhaul. President Donald Trump agreed to add fresh Medicaid curbs to the bill but some conservatives still say that's not enough. House leaders are looking to Thursday for a showdown vote. Senate approval is not assured either.
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