The search for an Australian army helicopter that crashed at sea killing four people during a military exercise with the United States has found human remains but not the black box crucial to explaining the tragedyCANBERRA, Australia...
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting the tiny kingdom of Tonga as the United States continues to increase its diplomatic efforts in the Pacific while China’s influence in the region growsWELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Secretary...
The Bank of England is set to raise interest rates for the 14th time in a row to a fresh 15-year high and keep the door open for further increases as it tries to tamp down persistently high inflationLONDON -- The Bank of England is...
Singapore has executed a third prisoner in two weeks for drug trafficking, despite calls for the city-state to halt capital punishment for drug-related crimesKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Singapore hanged a third prisoner in two weeks...
The typhoon that damaged homes and knocked out power on Okinawa and other Japanese islands this week is slowly moving west but is forecast to make a U-turn and dump even more rain on the archipelagoTOKYO -- The typhoon that damaged...
At least 108 people were treated for heat-related illnesses at the World Scout Jamboree being held in South Korea, which is having one of its hottest summers in yearsSEOUL, South Korea -- At least 108 people were treated for heat-related...
Labor unions are marching across Nigeria to protest the soaring cost of living under the West African nation’s new presidentABUJA, Nigeria -- Labor unions marched across Nigeria on Wednesday to protest the soaring cost of living...
The Mexican government has reported for the first time that a body was spotted along the floating barrier that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott installed recently in the Rio Grande river, across from Eagle Pass, TexasMEXICO CITY -- The Mexican...
A police raid in a low-income neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro set off a gunbattle that killed nine people and wounded two officers, marking the latest incident in a wave of lethal policing in BrazilBRASILIA, Brazil -- A police raid...
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says he supports more countries joining the BRICS group of large developing nations, which currently includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South AfricaBRASILIA, Brazil -- Brazilian...
A judge in Scotland said an American fugitive accused of faking his own death to avoid a rape charge can be returned to the United StatesLONDON -- An American fugitive accused of faking his own death to avoid a rape charge in Utah...
Pakistani officials say the death toll from an Islamic State group's suicide bombing at a rally of a pro-Taliban cleric's party over the weekend has risen to 63, after eight more of the wounded died in hospitalKHAR, Pakistan...
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is splitting up with his wife, Sophie, according to the leader's Instagram page.Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is separating from his wife, Sophie, according to the leader's...
Pope Francis is beginning a five-day trip to Portugal for World Youth DayLISBON, Portugal -- LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Pope Francis begins a five-day trip to Portugal on Wednesday for World Youth Day, the international Catholic jamboree...
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, say they are separating after 18 years of marriageTORONTO -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, announced Wednesday...
China’s capital has recorded its heaviest rainfall in at least 140 years over the past few days as remnants of Typhoon Doksuri deluged the region, turning streets into canals where emergency crews used rubber boats to rescue stranded...
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has launched a surprise military drill on disputed islands in the Persian Gulf, just as the U.S. military increase its presence in the region over recent ship seizures by TehranTEHRAN, Iran...
The head of Turkey’s broadcasting watchdog says it has launched an investigation into claims that digital platform Disney+ pulled a series on Turkey’s founder Mustafa Kemal AtaturkISTANBUL -- Turkey’s broadcasting watchdog has...
European militaries are continuing to evacuate foreign nationals in Niger on Wednesday, with a third French military flight expected to depart the capital as defense chiefs from West Africa’s regional bloc are set to meet to discuss...
Pope Francis is challenging Europe to retake its role as a peacemaker and bridgebuilderLISBON, Portugal -- LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Pope Francis challenged Europe to retake its role as a peacemaker and bridgebuilder as he arrived...
North Korea on Wednesday hurled misogynistic insults at a newly confirmed United States special envoy to monitor the country’s human rights issues and warned of unspecified security consequences if Washington continues to criticize...
