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Belarusian authorities pressure pardoned political prisoners, rights groups say

Belarusian authorities pressure pardoned political prisoners, rights groups say

Belarusian human rights activists have accused the authorities of pressuring political prisoners pardoned by authoritarian Preside...

McCartney’s street fare: High-octane fashion with a playful, eco twist

McCartney’s street fare: High-octane fashion with a playful, eco twist

Stella McCartney’s high-octane Paris show transformed an ordinary rainy market street into a dazzling runway spectacle

The world’s longest-serving death row inmate acquitted in Japan mulls suing the government

The world’s longest-serving death row inmate acquitted in Japan mulls suing the government

A lawyer for the world’s longest-serving death row inmate — who was acquitted in a retrial last week of a 1966 quadruple murder — ...

Pakistani court denies imprisoned former premier Khan and his wife bail in graft case

Pakistani court denies imprisoned former premier Khan and his wife bail in graft case

A Pakistani court has denied a bail application by imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife in a graft case

12 migrants die off Tunisia's Mediterranean coast after their boat sinks

12 migrants die off Tunisia's Mediterranean coast after their boat sinks

Tunisia’s coast guard has found 12 bodies of migrants, including three young children, off the Mediterranean coast, as authorities...

Italian police arrest 19 people in massive probe targeting mafia links to Milan soccer 'ultra' fans

Italian police arrest 19 people in massive probe targeting mafia links to Milan soccer 'ultra' fans

Italian police have arrested 19 people accused of criminal ties with the powerful ’Ndrangheta mafia group

Libya's parliament approves appointment of Belqasem as new central bank governor

Libya's parliament approves appointment of Belqasem as new central bank governor

Libya’s eastern parliament has agreed to appoint Naji Mohamed Issa Belqasem as the new central bank governor after the former gove...

Top Hamas commander killed in Lebanon was a UN employee on administrative leave, UNRWA says

Top Hamas commander killed in Lebanon was a UN employee on administrative leave, UNRWA says

The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees says a Hamas top commander in Lebanon who was killed in an Israeli strike was a...

European far right celebrates Austrian election win. But Austria's political future is uncertain

European far right celebrates Austrian election win. But Austria's political future is uncertain

European far-right and nationalist parties are celebrating the far-right Freedom Party’s win in Austria’s election

Lithuania refers Belarus to the ICC, alleging crimes against humanity over opposition crackdown

Lithuania refers Belarus to the ICC, alleging crimes against humanity over opposition crackdown

Lithuania has referred hard-line Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko and members of his regime to the International Criminal Co...

No arrests in South Africa mass shootings as death toll rises to 18

No arrests in South Africa mass shootings as death toll rises to 18

One more person has died from mass shootings at two houses in a South African village over the weekend, bringing the death toll to...

Rwanda reports 8 deaths linked to Ebola-like Marburg virus days after it declared an outbreak

Rwanda reports 8 deaths linked to Ebola-like Marburg virus days after it declared an outbreak

Rwanda says that eight people have died so far from the highly contagious Marburg virus

South Korean court gives prison sentences to 3 police officers over deadly 2022 Halloween crush

South Korean court gives prison sentences to 3 police officers over deadly 2022 Halloween crush

A South Korean court has given three police officers prison sentences over their botched handling of a 2022 Halloween crush in a S...

France's Le Pen denies wrongdoing as she and her party go on trial accused of embezzling EU funds

France's Le Pen denies wrongdoing as she and her party go on trial accused of embezzling EU funds

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has denied violating any rules as she and her National Rally party and two dozen others went...

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen denies wrongdoing as she and her party go on trial accused of embezzling EU funds

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen denies wrongdoing as she and her party go on trial accused of embezzling EU funds

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen denies wrongdoing as she and her party go on trial accused of embezzling EU funds

A man gets life in prison in Russia for a car bomb that wounded a writer

A man gets life in prison in Russia for a car bomb that wounded a writer

A Russian court has sentenced a man convicted over a car bomb that seriously wounded nationalist writer Zakhar Prilepin to life in...

A Russian court has sentenced a man convicted in the car bombing of a nationalist writer to life in prison

A Russian court has sentenced a man convicted in the car bombing of a nationalist writer to life in prison

A Russian court has sentenced a man convicted in the car bombing of a nationalist writer to life in prison

Russia targets 11 Ukrainian regions as it steps up its drone attacks

Russia targets 11 Ukrainian regions as it steps up its drone attacks

The Ukrainian air force says Russia fired missiles and drones at 11 regions of Ukraine

Crew on Vietnamese fishing boat injured in attack in South China Sea, state media say

Crew on Vietnamese fishing boat injured in attack in South China Sea, state media say

Vietnam's state media say a Vietnamese fishing boat was attacked in the South China Sea near the Paracel Islands, which are claime...

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim shooting down another US-made drone

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim shooting down another US-made drone

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed they shot down another American-made MQ-9 Reaper drone over the country

Hezbollah's deputy leader vows to fight on after Nasrallah's death

Hezbollah's deputy leader vows to fight on after Nasrallah's death

Hezbollah’s deputy leader vowed to continue fighting Israel and said the militant group was prepared for a long war after much of ...

Britain's last coal-fired electricity plant is closing. Over 140 years of coal power.

Britain's last coal-fired electricity plant is closing. Over 140 years of coal power.

Britain’s last coal-fired power plant is closing

Thai court orders extradition of Vietnam activist who rights groups say will be at risk if returned

Thai court orders extradition of Vietnam activist who rights groups say will be at risk if returned

A Thai court has ordered the extradition of a Vietnamese activist detained in Bangkok, despite fears among rights groups that he c...

Hezbollah's deputy leader vows to fight on, says group prepared for long war in his first speech since leader was killed

Hezbollah's deputy leader vows to fight on, says group prepared for long war in his first speech since leader was killed

Hezbollah's deputy leader vows to fight on, says group prepared for long war in his first speech since leader was killed

Japan's likely next leader says he will call an election once he takes office

Japan's likely next leader says he will call an election once he takes office

Shigeru Ishiba, the head of Japan’s governing party, says he plans to call a parliamentary election on Oct. 27 after he is formall...

Kishida's legacy: Scandals and compromise at home, global respect for security and diplomacy

Kishida's legacy: Scandals and compromise at home, global respect for security and diplomacy

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will resign Tuesday, handing over leadership to his successor Shigeru Ishiba, who says he pla...

Wildfire in southern Greece leaves 2 people dead

Wildfire in southern Greece leaves 2 people dead

Greek authorities say two people have died overnight in a large wildfire burning through forestland above a seaside resort in sout...

Top Kashmir leader says India has silenced dissenting voices as region votes in final phase of polls

Top Kashmir leader says India has silenced dissenting voices as region votes in final phase of polls

A key resistance leader in Indian-controlled Kashmir says the regional polls to choose a local government will not resolve the dec...

Takeaways from AP's report on how shrimp farmers are exploited as supermarkets push for low prices

Takeaways from AP's report on how shrimp farmers are exploited as supermarkets push for low prices

An investigation focused on three of the world’s largest shrimp producers claims that as big Western supermarkets make windfall pr...

Flooding toll in Nepal reaches 193 as recovery work is stepped up

Flooding toll in Nepal reaches 193 as recovery work is stepped up

The number of people killed by flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall over the weekend in Nepal has reached 193 while...

Police says flooding and landslide death toll in Nepal has reached 193 while rescue and recovery work is stepped up

Police says flooding and landslide death toll in Nepal has reached 193 while rescue and recovery work is stepped up

Police says flooding and landslide death toll in Nepal has reached 193 while rescue and recovery work is stepped up

A powerful typhoon is lashing northern Philippine islands

A powerful typhoon is lashing northern Philippine islands

A powerful typhoon is lashing the northernmost islands of the Philippines, where officials are warning of “potentially very destru...

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index tumbles nearly 5% after its ruling party chose Ishiba as the next prime minister

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index tumbles nearly 5% after its ruling party chose Ishiba as the next prime minister

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index tumbles nearly 5% after its ruling party chose Ishiba as the next prime minister

Official results confirm the far-right Freedom Party's victory in Austria's national election

Official results confirm the far-right Freedom Party's victory in Austria's national election

Official results confirm the far-right Freedom Party's victory in Austria's national election

Witnesses report first Israeli airstrike in central Beirut in nearly a year of conflict, near major transportation hub

Witnesses report first Israeli airstrike in central Beirut in nearly a year of conflict, near major transportation hub

Witnesses report first Israeli airstrike in central Beirut in nearly a year of conflict, near major transportation hub

Who were the 7 high-ranking Hezbollah officials killed over the past week?

Who were the 7 high-ranking Hezbollah officials killed over the past week?

In just over a week, intensified Israeli strikes in Lebanon have killed seven high-ranking commanders and officials from the power...

Cyprus president fires police chief and deputy over the embarrassing escape of a convicted killer

Cyprus president fires police chief and deputy over the embarrassing escape of a convicted killer

The president of Cyprus has fired the chief of police, his deputy and the acting director of the country’s central prisons complex...

Israel's prime minister appoints a former rival to strengthen his hold on office

Israel's prime minister appoints a former rival to strengthen his hold on office

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin has appointed a former rival as a member of his Cabinet

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says former rival, Gideon Saar, has joined his Cabinet

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says former rival, Gideon Saar, has joined his Cabinet

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says former rival, Gideon Saar, has joined his Cabinet

Gunmen storm a camp in Pakistan’s southwest and kidnap 20 laborers

Gunmen storm a camp in Pakistan’s southwest and kidnap 20 laborers

A Pakistani police officer says gunmen stormed a camp and and kidnapped 20 laborers in the country's southwest

Lebanon's health ministry says 24 killed in Israeli airstrikes that hit two adjacent buildings in southern Lebanon

Lebanon's health ministry says 24 killed in Israeli airstrikes that hit two adjacent buildings in southern Lebanon

Lebanon's health ministry says 24 killed in Israeli airstrikes that hit two adjacent buildings in southern Lebanon

Israeli military says dozens of aircraft have attacked Houthi targets in Yemen

Israeli military says dozens of aircraft have attacked Houthi targets in Yemen

Israeli military says dozens of aircraft have attacked Houthi targets in Yemen

Damian Lewis herds sheep over a London bridge as part of a quirky tradition

Damian Lewis herds sheep over a London bridge as part of a quirky tradition

Actor Damian Lewis has driven a flock of sheep across the River Thames in homage to a centuries-old tradition

Pope Francis suggests Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon are disproportionate and immoral

Pope Francis suggests Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon are disproportionate and immoral

Pope Francis is suggesting that Israel has used an “immoral” and disproportionate response in its attacks in Gaza and Lebanon

Norway is mulling building a fence on border with Russia, following Finland's example

Norway is mulling building a fence on border with Russia, following Finland's example

Norway may put a fence along part or all of the 123-mile border it shares with Russia fence, a move inspired by a similar project ...

France's new government pledges hardline stance on migration as it cozies up to far right

France's new government pledges hardline stance on migration as it cozies up to far right

France’s new government is set to take a hardline approach to migration issues as key officials have pledged to significantly redu...

Hezbollah confirms 7th senior leader was killed in Israeli strikes in a little over a week

Hezbollah confirms 7th senior leader was killed in Israeli strikes in a little over a week

Hezbollah confirms 7th senior leader was killed in Israeli strikes in a little over a week

AP images offer a close-up look at the smoldering site of Nasrallah's assassination

AP images offer a close-up look at the smoldering site of Nasrallah's assassination

Smoke is still rising from the smoldering wreckage where an Israeli airstrike killed the leader of Hezbollah more than two days ag...

Hezbollah confirms top commander Ali Karaki was killed in an Israeli airstrike

Hezbollah confirms top commander Ali Karaki was killed in an Israeli airstrike

Hezbollah confirms top commander Ali Karaki was killed in an Israeli airstrike

U.S. airstrikes on Syria kill 37 militants affiliated with extremist groups

U.S. airstrikes on Syria kill 37 militants affiliated with extremist groups

The U.S. military says 37 militants in Syria affiliated with the extremist Islamic State group and an al-Qaeda-linked group were k...

Jimmy Carter becomes first president to turn 100

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Jimmy Carter becomes first president to turn 100

Georgia doctors speak out to challenge misinformation on sta...

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Georgia doctors speak out to challenge misinformation on state's abortion law, death of Amber Thurman

After Shaq, Jay-Z, Beyonce And Others, Tesla Cybertruck Join...

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After Shaq, Jay-Z, Beyonce And Others, Tesla Cybertruck Joins Joins Irvine Police Department's Fleet, Will Be Used For Community Outreach Efforts

Pentagon sending a ‘few thousand’ personnel to Middle East d...

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Pentagon sending a ‘few thousand’ personnel to Middle East day after Biden said he wouldn’t add combat troops

Scandals, failed assassinations and political rhetoric: Both...

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Scandals, failed assassinations and political rhetoric: Both sides go high and low

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