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Nicolas Sarkozy, France's former president, left, arrives to hear the verdict in a corruption trial at Porte de Clichy court house in Paris, France, on Monday, March 1, 2021. French prosecutors said Sarkozy should get a two-year prison term -- a sentence he would be unlikely to actually serve -- over allegations he abused his power by attempting to influence a lawsuit after stepping down as the countrys president. Photographer: Nathan Laine/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Found Guilty Of Corruption

Nicolas Sarkozy, who served as president from 2007 to 2012, was convicted of bribery and influence peddling. He was sentenced to three years in prison, with two of the years suspended.

Journalists stand in front of the gate of Barcelona Football Club offices on March 01, 2021, during a police operation inside the building. (Photo by LLUIS GENE / AFP) (Photo by LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images)

FC Barcelona: Police Raid Stadium In Financial Crimes Investigation

Local media report the club's former president and current CEO were arrested. The raid follows allegations that club officials hired a marketing firm to discredit its critics, including Lionel Messi.

YANGON, MYANMAR - 2021/03/01: Anti military coup protesters run in the middle of tear gas smoke during a demonstration against the military coup. Myanmar police fired rubber bullets, tear gas and sound bombs at peaceful anti military coup protesters on Monday. Several were arrested and injured but the exact number is still unclear. Myanmar's military detained State Counsellor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi on February 01, 2021 and declared a state of emergency while seizing the power in the country for a year after losing the election against the National League for Democracy (NLD). (Photo by Aung Kyaw Htet/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Myanmar's Suu Kyi Appears Before Court As Supporters Continue Protests

The detained former leader appeared for a hearing Monday, a month after being ousted in a coup, as her supporters staged protests, despite a deadly crackdown by police.

Ralph Peterson Jr., Drummer Who Re-Enlivened Hard Bop, Dead At 58

With Art Blakey as both mentor and north star, Peterson emerged in the '80s as one of that decade's most striking jazz artists.

Georgia voters cast their ballots at the Chamblee Civic Center in Chanblee, Georgia, during the Georgia runoffs elections on January 5, 2021. - After an unprecedented campaign that mobilized President Donald Trump and his successor Joe Biden, the people of Georgia started voting Tuesday in two US Senate runoffs that could shape the first years of the new Democratic presidency. For nearly 20 years Georgia has voted reliably Republican in the presidential election and Senate contests. (Photo by virginie kippelen / AFP) (Photo by VIRGINIE KIPPELEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Georgia House Passes Elections Bill That Would Limit Absentee And Early Voting

The Republican bill would enact more restrictions on absentee voting and cut back on weekend early voting hours favored by larger counties, among other changes.

Education Secretary nominee Miguel Cardona testifies before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee during his confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool)

Lifelong Educator, Miguel Cardona, Confirmed As Education Secretary

The former fourth grade teacher, principal and state education commissioner will take the reins at the U.S. Department of Education as the fight intensifies over school reopening.

3rd Woman Accuses Cuomo Of Offensive Behavior

"The pattern of sexual harassment and predatory behavior by Governor Cuomo is unacceptable, and I believe the women coming forward."

For Abuse Victims, Going Public Isn't Easy

"It takes a lot of courage, a lot of guts, oftentimes therapy, and counseling and support around the individual to come forward.”

American author and illustrator Dr Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel, 1904 - 1991) sits at his drafting table in his home office with a copy of his book, 'The Cat in the Hat', La Jolla, California, April 25, 1957. (Photo by Gene Lester/Getty Images)

Dr. Seuss Enterprises Will Shelve 6 Books, Citing 'Hurtful' Portrayals

The decision includes books such as And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street and If I Ran the Zoo. They have been criticized for how they depict Asian and Black people.

Myanmar people living in Japan and supporters march though Shibuya pedestrian crossings during a protest Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, in Tokyo. Thousands of people from Myanmar living in Japan marched in downtown Tokyo to protest the military coup back home. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Japan's Myanmar Dilemma: How Hard To Push Against Military Coup Leaders?

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Myanmar's coup leaders. For Japan, among the most influential countries in Myanmar, it's not so simple.

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