Sounds of fighting and artillery shooting could be heard in several parts of Sudan on Monday as talks between warring sides were underway in Saudi Arabia.Sounds of fighting and artillery shooting could be heard in several parts of...
Kemal Dervis, a Turkish economist, politician and former head of the United National Development Program, has diedISTANBUL -- Turkish economist, politician and former head of the United Nations Development Program Kemal Dervis died...
Drought-stricken Spain says last month was the hottest and driest April since records began in 1961MADRID -- Drought-stricken Spain says last month was the hottest and driest April since records began in 1961.The State Meteorological...
China’s foreign minister has told the U.S. ambassador that Washington is responsible for the downturn in relations between the two countries and must “reflect deeply” before ties can return to a healthy trackBEIJING -- China’s...
Heavy rains in southwestern Germany have flooded roads and basements, forced train routes to close temporarily and left some residents trapped in their homesBERLIN -- Heavy rains in southwestern Germany have flooded roads and basements,...
Airstrikes over southern Syria have killed one of the country’s most well-known drug dealers, an opposition war monitor and a pro-government radio station reportedBEIRUT -- Airstrikes over southern Syria early Monday killed one of...
French President Emmanuel Macron has led the traditional ceremony on Paris’ Champs-Elysees Monday commemorating May 8, the day that marked the end of World War II in Europe in 1945PARIS -- French President Emmanuel Macron led the...
As Turkey heads for presidential and parliamentary elections at the weekend that are shaping up to be the strongest challenge to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in his 20 years as leader, complaints are growing about the fairness of...
Iran has hanged two men convicted of blasphemyDUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Iran hanged two men Monday convicted of blasphemy, authorities said, carrying out rare death sentences for the crime as executions surge across the Islamic...
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is calling for officials to map out specific steps to hasten security and economic cooperation with Japan following his weekend summit in Seoul with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio KishidaSEOUL, South...
Sudan's Doctors Syndicate says at least 100 people were killed in clashes that erupted last month between armed fighters in a city in Sudan’s restive region of DarfurCAIRO -- At least 100 people were killed in clashes that erupted...
A U.N. report has strongly criticized Afghanistan's Taliban rulers for carrying out public executions, lashings, stonings and other types of punishments since taking power almost two years agoISLAMABAD -- A U.N. report on Monday...
Officials say a double-decker boat carrying more than 30 passengers capsized Sunday night off a beach in southern India, and more than 22 people including children diedNEW DELHI -- A double-decker boat carrying more than 30 passengers...
Peruvian authorities say a fire broke out deep in a gold mine in southern Peru and killed at least 27 workers during an overnight shiftLIMA, Peru -- A fire broke out deep in a gold mine in southern Peru and killed at least 27 workers...
A far-right party is leading in the vote count after Chileans cast ballots Sunday for a 50-member commission that is to draft a new coonstitutionSANTIAGO, Chile -- A far-right party led in the vote count Sunday night after Chileans...
Fire crews battling wildfires threatening communities in western Canada are getting some relief from cooler temperatures and a bit of rain, but officials warn the reprieve is only in some areasEDMONTON, Alberta -- Fire crews battled...
U.S. President Joe Biden’s top national security aide has met with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince amid long-standing tensions between the White House and the kingdomDUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- U.S. President Joe Biden's top...
A local official in eastern Congo says the death toll from recent floods has nearly doubled to almost 400 people, The administrator of the Kalehe territory of South Kivu province told The Associated Press by phone that more bodies...
The long weekend to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III is continuing with picnics and street parties held across the U.K. in his honorLONDON -- At coronation celebrations held Sunday, anyone could wear a crown — even...
Serbia’s education minister has submitted his resignation following two mass shootings, one of them at a primary school, left 17 people deadBELGRADE, Serbia -- Serbia's Education minister submitted his resignation Sunday following...
An Iraqi court has issued a death sentence against the alleged killer of prominent Iraqi security analyst known for his expertise on the Islamic State group, nearly three years after his assassinationBAGHDAD -- An Iraqi court on Sunday...