A 62-year-old woman has been convicted of discrimination and harassment on for making racist comments about Colombia’s first Black vice president during an antigovernment protest last yearBOGOTA, Colombia -- A 62-year-old woman was...
Japan’s Defense Ministry says it has signed contracts worth $2.8 billion with the country’s top defense contractor, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, to develop and mass produce long-range missiles for deployment as early as 2026 amid...
The United States, Panama and Colombia will launch a 60-day campaign aimed at halting illegal migration through the treacherous Darien Gap, where the flow of migrants has multiplied this yearPANAMA CITY -- The United States, Panama...
Mexican ballad singer Julián Figueroa has died at the age of 27, his mother confirmed MondayMEXICO CITY -- Mexican ballad singer Julián Figueroa has died at the age of 27, his mother confirmed Monday. Figueroa was the son of actress...
Puerto Rico’s governor has declared a state of emergency to fight worsening coastal erosion across the U.S. territory that officials blame on climate changeSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Puerto Rico’s governor declared a state of emergency...
State media says Iran President Ebrahaim Raisi has announced a Cabinet reshuffle, replacing the minister of agriculture and the head of the planning and budget officeDUBAI United Arab Emirates -- Iran President Ebrahaim Raisi on Tuesday...
Italy's right-wing government has declared a state of emergency to help it cope with a surge in migrants arriving on the country's southern shoresROME -- Italy’s right-wing government on Tuesday declared a six-month national...
The United Nations says it's reviewing its presence in Afghanistan after the Taliban barred Afghan women from working for the world organization — a veiled suggestion that the U.N. could move to suspend its mission and operations...
The team of Russia's top opposition leader, Alexey Navalny, is a sounding the alarm that his health is seriously deteriorating in prison.The team of Russia's top opposition leader, Alexey Navalny, is a sounding the alarm...
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have announced more military aid to support Ukraine in its war with Russia while hosting Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal in TorontoTORONTO -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced...
A top court in the Pakistani-administered section of Kashmir has removed the protégé of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and head of the local government from officeISLAMABAD -- In a blow to Pakistan's former Prime Minister...
China's military declared it's "ready to fight" after wrapping up three days of combat drills simulating a blockade to "seal off" Taiwan.TAIPEI, Taiwan -- China's Military declared it's "ready...
The Moscow-appointed leader of Crimea says the region is on guard for what may be an impending Ukrainian counteroffensiveKYIV, Ukraine -- The Moscow-appointed leader of Crimea said Tuesday the region is on guard for what may be an...
A witness and independent media say airstrikes by Myanmar’s military have killed as many as 100 people, including many children, who were attending a ceremony held by opponents of army ruleBANGKOK -- Airstrikes by Myanmar’s Military...
Germany’s justice minister has launched plans to relax the country’s strict restrictions on family names — for example, allowing couples to take double-barreled surnames and pass them on to their childrenBERLIN -- Germany's...
A French prosecutor says investigators are treating the deaths of at least six people who were killed when a building collapsed in the city of Marseille as a possible “involuntary homicide” casePARIS -- French investigators are...
A senior lawmaker has split from Australia’s opposition party leadership by supporting a proposal to create a so-called Indigenous Voice to ParliamentCANBERRA, Australia -- A senior lawmaker split from Australia’s opposition party...
A volcano has erupted on far eastern Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka PeninsulaMOSCOW -- A volcano erupted early Tuesday on far eastern Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, spewing clouds of dust 20 kilometers (65,600 feet) into the...
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to deliver a speech outlining his vision for the future of Europe during a two-day state visit to the NetherlandsAMSTERDAM -- French President Emmanuel Macron is set to deliver a speech outlining...
Tens of thousands of doctors have walked off the job across England in a four-day strike billed as the most disruptive in the history of the U.K.’s public health serviceLONDON -- Tens of thousands of doctors walked off the job across...
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has condemned China’s military drills in the Taiwan Strait, saying China did not demonstrate the “responsible” behavior of a major Asian nationTAIPEI, Taiwan -- Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen...
