Guatemalan police arrested the country’s prosecutor for crimes against migrants Friday, accusing him of alleged abuse of authorityGUATEMALA CITY -- Guatemalan police arrested the country’s prosecutor for crimes against migrants...
When the Popocatepetl volcano reawakened in 1994, Mexican scientists needed people in the area who could be their eyes and earsSANTIAGO XALITZINTLA, Mexico -- When the Popocatepetl volcano reawakened in 1994, Mexican scientists needed...
Two environmental activists have told the Vatican’s criminal court they never intended to damage an ancient statue in the Vatican Museums when they glued their hands to its marble baseVATICAN CITY -- Two environmental activists told...
Two English parents convicted of murder in the horrific abuse of their 10-month-old son who died on Christmas Day have been sentenced to life in prisonLONDON -- An English couple who fought to get their baby son back from child services...
Russia has offered military support to Somalia’s army in the war against terrorismMOSCOW -- Russia is ready to supply Somalia’s army with Military equipment in its war against terrorism, Russia's foreign minister said Friday.Russian...
The Vatican No. 2 says a fever that a fatigued Pope Francis developed was owed to the fact that the pope greeted a huge crowd of peopleVATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis skipped meetings Friday because he was running a fever after a particularly...
Local media in Kosovo are reporting that Small groups of ethnic Serbs in northern Kosovo have clashed with police while trying to block the entrance of the municipal buildings to prevent recently-elected officials from entering themPRISTINA,...
A leading defense company says the German military has ordered 18 new Leopard 2 tanks to replace vehicles that were sent to Ukraine earlier this yearBERLIN -- The German military has ordered 18 new Leopard 2 tanks to replace vehicles...
Belgium and Iran have conducted a prisoner exchange in OmanDUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Belgium and Iran conducted a prisoner exchange Friday in Oman, with officials saying Tehran released a Belgian aid worker in exchange for an...
A strong earthquake has shaken Tokyo and other areas of eastern Japan, but no tsunami warning was issuedTOKYO -- A strong earthquake shook Tokyo and other areas of eastern Japan on Friday, but no tsunami warning was issued.The magnitude...
Three cheetah cubs born to a big cat brought to India from Africa last year died in the past week in central India’s Kuno National ParkNEW DELHI -- Three cheetah cubs born to a big cat that was brought to India from Africa last year...
Japan has approved additional sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including freezing the assets of dozens of individuals and groups and banning exports to Russian military-related organizationsTOKYO -- Japan on Friday...
German lawmakers have given the go-ahead for the country’s troops to stay in Mali for up to another yearBERLIN -- German lawmakers on Friday gave the go-ahead for the country's troops to stay in Mali for up to another year,...
Authorities say Russia’s southern Belgorod region that borders Ukraine has come came under attack from Ukrainian artillery fire, hours after at least one nighttime blast rocked a Russian city in a region next to the annexed Crimea...
Nepal is celebrating 70 years since Mount Everest was successfully scaled for the first timeKATHMANDU, Nepal -- As the mountaineering community prepares to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the conquest of Mount Everest, there is growing...
German police have been left red-faced after a member of the public was able to slip into a VIP convoy for Chancellor Olaf Scholz and then give him a hearty hug as he prepared to board a plane at Frankfurt AirportBERLIN -- German police...
Spain goes to the polls on Sunday for local and regional elections seen as a bellwether for a national vote in December, with the conservative Popular Party steadily gaining ground on the ruling Socialists in key regionsMADRID -- Spain...
Asiana Airlines and government officials say a passenger opened a door on a flight that later landed safely at a South Korean airportSEOUL, South Korea -- A passenger opened a door on an Asiana Airlines flight that later landed safely...
A nuclear watchdog has asked the operator of Japan’s wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant to assess possible risks resulting from damage that was found in a key supporting structure inside one of the three melted reactorsTOKYO -- A nuclear...
May 19-25, 2023This photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images made or published by Associated Press photographers in Asia and the Pacific.The gallery was curated by AP photo editor Masayo Yoshida in Tokyo.Follow AP...
One of the most wanted suspects in Rwanda's genocide, a man suspected of orchestrating the killing of more than 2,000 people, has been arrested in South Africa after 22 years on the runCAPE TOWN, South Africa -- One of the most...
