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North Korea15 hours ago

Kim Jong Un calls for more summits with South Korea in 2019

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for more summits with South Korea in 2019 in a letter sent to South Korea President Moon Jae-in on Sunday, Moon's office said.

• 2:18North and South Korea break ground on railway project to link two countries
• 2:32White House hopes to break a logjam with North Korea in the new year

World11 mins ago

Russia reportedly detains American over suspected spying

An American citizen was arrested in Russia on Friday for alleged spying, Russia’s domestic security agency announced Monday, marking one of the country's first overt tit-for-tat actions after several high-profile Russia-related indictments in the U.S.

Europe34 mins ago

Russia: 4 dead in apartment collapse, apparent gas explosion

At least four people died Monday when sections of an apartment building collapsed after an apparent gas explosion in Russia's Ural Mountains region, officials said, and hundreds of rescuers are searching for survivors under the debris.

RELIGION36 mins ago

Vatican spokesman and his deputy resign suddenly

The Vatican spokesman, Greg Burke, and his deputy resigned suddenly Monday amid an overhaul of the Vatican's communications operations that coincides with a troubled period in Pope Francis' papacy.

Christianity38 mins ago

Vatican spokesman, deputy resign suddenly amid overhaul by Pope Francis

The spokesman for the Vatican and his deputy resigned suddenly Monday, weeks after Pope Francis appointed an Italian journalist -- and close friend -- as the new editorial director of communications.

Europe1 hour ago

Romania slams EU for treating it as 'second-rate' country

Romanian officials on Monday slammed European Union officials for treating it as "a second-rate" country as it prepares to take over the EU's rotating presidency.

Asia2 hours ago

Philippines president jokes about sex assault during speech

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, who has earned a reputation for incendiary rhetoric, drew widespread condemnation on Saturday after admitting that he sexually abused his housemaid when he was a teenager – despite his office later claiming it was a joke, The New York Times reported.

Asia2 hours ago

2 dead, nearly 30 wounded in bomb blast at Philippine mall

Suspected Muslim militants remotely detonated a bomb near the entrance of a mall in the southern Philippines on Monday as people did last-minute shopping ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations, killing at least two and wounding nearly 30, officials said.

Crime2 hours ago

London police arrest 39 for attempted murder after stabbing

British police said 39 people were arrested Monday on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in west London.

The Americas

The Americas15 hours ago

AP photographer Desmond Boylan dies in Havana at 54

Middle East19 hours ago

Ex-Argentina FM who had role in probe of AMIA bombing dies

Middle East20 hours ago

Syria's Assad authorizes Iraqi forces to strike IS in Syria

Middle East1 day ago

Putin scores some wins but tensions with the West mount

Asia

Asia2 hours ago

Philippines president jokes about sex assault during speech

Asia2 hours ago

2 dead, nearly 30 wounded in bomb blast at Philippine mall

Asia10 hours ago

Election official says Bangladesh's ruling alliance won vote

OPINION15 hours ago

President Trump brought his disruptive style to Asia in 2018 -- who’s up and who’s down as a result?

Europe

Europe34 mins ago

Russia: 4 dead in apartment collapse, apparent gas explosion

RELIGION36 mins ago

Vatican spokesman and his deputy resign suddenly

Europe1 hour ago

Romania slams EU for treating it as 'second-rate' country

Europe13 hours ago

Merkel vows Germany will keep pushing for 'global solutions'

Africa

Middle East2 hours ago

Rights group urges Sudan to halt use of lethal force

Africa2 hours ago

Congo counts votes in presidential election, after delays

Africa4 hours ago

Gambia's journalists, free from dictator, work to win trust

Middle East19 hours ago

Sudan unions call for 2nd march on Bashir's palace

Middle East

Middle East2 hours ago

Rights group urges Sudan to halt use of lethal force

Middle East5 hours ago

AP Investigation: Food aid stolen as Yemen starves

Middle East16 hours ago

Russia resettles 30 Russian children from war on IS in Iraq

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VIDEO19 hours ago

What led Trump to decide to pull US troops from Syria? The president must now come up with a new strategy for Iran

Australia

RELIGION4 days ago

Pope's initial blind spot on sex abuse threatens legacy

Australia6 days ago

Woman kills herself after longtime partner dies in car crash, reports say

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VIDEO6 days ago

Sydney high-rise evacuated after residents hear cracking noises, fearing collapse

Middle EastDecember 22

Activists demand Thailand release refugee soccer player

World2 days ago

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Middle East2 hours ago

Rights group urges Sudan to halt use of lethal force

Human Rights Watch urged Sudan's government on Monday to instruct security forces not to use lethal force against protesters, citing independent groups as saying that 40 people have been killed since protests demanding President Omar al-Bashir's ouster erupted nearly two weeks ago.

Africa2 hours ago

Congo counts votes in presidential election, after delays

Congo's election officials are counting votes Monday in a presidential election that the opposition and observers say has had numerous irregularities.

TERRORISM3 hours ago

2 dead, 21 wounded in bomb blast at Philippine shopping mall; Muslim militants eyed

A Philippine general says at least two people were killed and 21 others wounded when a bomb believed to be detonated remotely by suspected Muslim militants exploded near the entrance of a mall in the country's south.

Africa4 hours ago

Gambia's journalists, free from dictator, work to win trust

Journalists in Gambia have launched a self-regulatory body they hope will offer legitimacy, and far more freedom, to media emerging from a dictatorship that ruled the tiny West African nation for more than two decades.

Middle East5 hours ago

AP Investigation: Food aid stolen as Yemen starves

Day after day Nabil al-Hakimi, a humanitarian official in Taiz, one of Yemen's largest cities, went to work feeling he had a "mountain" on his shoulders.

Asia10 hours ago

Election official says Bangladesh's ruling alliance won vote

An election official says Bangladesh's ruling alliance led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won Sunday's election with 288 seats giving it enough to form the government.

Europe13 hours ago

Merkel vows Germany will keep pushing for 'global solutions'

Chancellor Angela Merkel says Germany will keep pushing for global solutions to challenges in 2019 and also has to take greater responsibility in the world.

North Korea15 hours ago

Kim Jong Un calls for more summits with South Korea in 2019

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for more summits with South Korea in 2019 in a letter sent to South Korea President Moon Jae-in on Sunday, Moon's office said.

The Americas15 hours ago

AP photographer Desmond Boylan dies in Havana at 54

Desmond Boylan, a photographer who covered war and conflict across the world before dedicating his life to documenting the daily joys and tribulations of life in Cuba for The Associated Press, died suddenly while on assignment on Saturday afternoon in Havana.

Europe16 hours ago

Bosnia: Protesters demand resignations over student's death

Several thousand people rallied Sunday in support of a Bosnian father who helped launch a movement for justice and rule of law while pursuing the truth about his 21-year-old son's death.

Middle East16 hours ago

Russia resettles 30 Russian children from war on IS in Iraq

Russia resettled 30 children of jailed and deceased Islamic State members from Iraq, on Sunday, in a minor breakthrough to the deadlock over what to do with the foreign families to IS militants.

Middle East19 hours ago

Ex-Argentina FM who had role in probe of AMIA bombing dies

Hector Timerman, a foreign minister in former President Cristina Fernandez's government who played a key role in the disputed investigation into the deadly 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish center, has died, his family said Sunday.

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US concerned that Turkish-backed forces will invade Syria and seize oil fields

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Christmas Day celebrated with religious ceremonies around the world

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Indonesia tsunami latest: Death toll climbs to over 429, thousands left homeless

2:18

VIDEO5 days ago

Turkish-backed Syrian fighters preparing to replace US forces in Syria

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VIDEO5 days ago

Worshipers gather around the world to celebrate Christmas Day

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Christians celebrate Christmas Eve at Manger Square in Bethlehem

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EWARE OF THE TRAITORS LIKE CHUCK SCHUMER, NANCY PELOSI

World

Pyeongyang Press Corps/Pool via REUTERS

North Korea15 hours ago

Kim Jong Un calls for more summits with South Korea in 2019

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for more summits with South Korea in 2019 in a letter sent to South Korea President Moon Jae-in on Sunday, Moon's office said.

• 2:18North and South Korea break ground on railway project to link two countries
• 2:32White House hopes to break a logjam with North Korea in the new year

World11 mins ago

Russia reportedly detains American over suspected spying

An American citizen was arrested in Russia on Friday for alleged spying, Russia’s domestic security agency announced Monday, marking one of the country's first overt tit-for-tat actions after several high-profile Russia-related indictments in the U.S.

Europe34 mins ago

Russia: 4 dead in apartment collapse, apparent gas explosion

At least four people died Monday when sections of an apartment building collapsed after an apparent gas explosion in Russia's Ural Mountains region, officials said, and hundreds of rescuers are searching for survivors under the debris.

RELIGION36 mins ago

Vatican spokesman and his deputy resign suddenly

The Vatican spokesman, Greg Burke, and his deputy resigned suddenly Monday amid an overhaul of the Vatican's communications operations that coincides with a troubled period in Pope Francis' papacy.

Christianity38 mins ago

Vatican spokesman, deputy resign suddenly amid overhaul by Pope Francis

The spokesman for the Vatican and his deputy resigned suddenly Monday, weeks after Pope Francis appointed an Italian journalist -- and close friend -- as the new editorial director of communications.

Europe1 hour ago

Romania slams EU for treating it as 'second-rate' country

Romanian officials on Monday slammed European Union officials for treating it as "a second-rate" country as it prepares to take over the EU's rotating presidency.

Asia2 hours ago

Philippines president jokes about sex assault during speech

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, who has earned a reputation for incendiary rhetoric, drew widespread condemnation on Saturday after admitting that he sexually abused his housemaid when he was a teenager – despite his office later claiming it was a joke, The New York Times reported.

Asia2 hours ago

2 dead, nearly 30 wounded in bomb blast at Philippine mall

Suspected Muslim militants remotely detonated a bomb near the entrance of a mall in the southern Philippines on Monday as people did last-minute shopping ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations, killing at least two and wounding nearly 30, officials said.

Crime2 hours ago

London police arrest 39 for attempted murder after stabbing

British police said 39 people were arrested Monday on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in west London.

The Americas

The Americas15 hours ago

AP photographer Desmond Boylan dies in Havana at 54

Middle East19 hours ago

Ex-Argentina FM who had role in probe of AMIA bombing dies

Middle East20 hours ago

Syria's Assad authorizes Iraqi forces to strike IS in Syria

Middle East1 day ago

Putin scores some wins but tensions with the West mount

Asia

Asia2 hours ago

Philippines president jokes about sex assault during speech

Asia2 hours ago

2 dead, nearly 30 wounded in bomb blast at Philippine mall

Asia10 hours ago

Election official says Bangladesh's ruling alliance won vote

OPINION15 hours ago

President Trump brought his disruptive style to Asia in 2018 -- who’s up and who’s down as a result?

Europe

Europe34 mins ago

Russia: 4 dead in apartment collapse, apparent gas explosion

RELIGION36 mins ago

Vatican spokesman and his deputy resign suddenly

Europe1 hour ago

Romania slams EU for treating it as 'second-rate' country

Europe13 hours ago

Merkel vows Germany will keep pushing for 'global solutions'

Africa

Middle East2 hours ago

Rights group urges Sudan to halt use of lethal force

Africa2 hours ago

Congo counts votes in presidential election, after delays

Africa4 hours ago

Gambia's journalists, free from dictator, work to win trust

Middle East19 hours ago

Sudan unions call for 2nd march on Bashir's palace

Middle East

Middle East2 hours ago

Rights group urges Sudan to halt use of lethal force

Middle East5 hours ago

AP Investigation: Food aid stolen as Yemen starves

Middle East16 hours ago

Russia resettles 30 Russian children from war on IS in Iraq

5:49

VIDEO19 hours ago

What led Trump to decide to pull US troops from Syria? The president must now come up with a new strategy for Iran

Australia

RELIGION4 days ago

Pope's initial blind spot on sex abuse threatens legacy

Australia6 days ago

Woman kills herself after longtime partner dies in car crash, reports say

1:41

VIDEO6 days ago

Sydney high-rise evacuated after residents hear cracking noises, fearing collapse

Middle EastDecember 22

Activists demand Thailand release refugee soccer player

World2 days ago

The week in pictures, Dec. 22 - Dec. 28

Take a look at and enjoy some of the most evocative, momentous images captured around the world in the past seven days.

Middle East2 hours ago

Rights group urges Sudan to halt use of lethal force

Human Rights Watch urged Sudan's government on Monday to instruct security forces not to use lethal force against protesters, citing independent groups as saying that 40 people have been killed since protests demanding President Omar al-Bashir's ouster erupted nearly two weeks ago.

Africa2 hours ago

Congo counts votes in presidential election, after delays

Congo's election officials are counting votes Monday in a presidential election that the opposition and observers say has had numerous irregularities.

TERRORISM3 hours ago

2 dead, 21 wounded in bomb blast at Philippine shopping mall; Muslim militants eyed

A Philippine general says at least two people were killed and 21 others wounded when a bomb believed to be detonated remotely by suspected Muslim militants exploded near the entrance of a mall in the country's south.

Africa4 hours ago

Gambia's journalists, free from dictator, work to win trust

Journalists in Gambia have launched a self-regulatory body they hope will offer legitimacy, and far more freedom, to media emerging from a dictatorship that ruled the tiny West African nation for more than two decades.

Middle East5 hours ago

AP Investigation: Food aid stolen as Yemen starves

Day after day Nabil al-Hakimi, a humanitarian official in Taiz, one of Yemen's largest cities, went to work feeling he had a "mountain" on his shoulders.

Asia10 hours ago

Election official says Bangladesh's ruling alliance won vote

An election official says Bangladesh's ruling alliance led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won Sunday's election with 288 seats giving it enough to form the government.

Europe13 hours ago

Merkel vows Germany will keep pushing for 'global solutions'

Chancellor Angela Merkel says Germany will keep pushing for global solutions to challenges in 2019 and also has to take greater responsibility in the world.

North Korea15 hours ago

Kim Jong Un calls for more summits with South Korea in 2019

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for more summits with South Korea in 2019 in a letter sent to South Korea President Moon Jae-in on Sunday, Moon's office said.

The Americas15 hours ago

AP photographer Desmond Boylan dies in Havana at 54

Desmond Boylan, a photographer who covered war and conflict across the world before dedicating his life to documenting the daily joys and tribulations of life in Cuba for The Associated Press, died suddenly while on assignment on Saturday afternoon in Havana.

Europe16 hours ago

Bosnia: Protesters demand resignations over student's death

Several thousand people rallied Sunday in support of a Bosnian father who helped launch a movement for justice and rule of law while pursuing the truth about his 21-year-old son's death.

Middle East16 hours ago

Russia resettles 30 Russian children from war on IS in Iraq

Russia resettled 30 children of jailed and deceased Islamic State members from Iraq, on Sunday, in a minor breakthrough to the deadlock over what to do with the foreign families to IS militants.

Middle East19 hours ago

Ex-Argentina FM who had role in probe of AMIA bombing dies

Hector Timerman, a foreign minister in former President Cristina Fernandez's government who played a key role in the disputed investigation into the deadly 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish center, has died, his family said Sunday.

Show More

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Christmas Day celebrated with religious ceremonies around the world

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Indonesia tsunami latest: Death toll climbs to over 429, thousands left homeless

2:18

VIDEO5 days ago

Turkish-backed Syrian fighters preparing to replace US forces in Syria

1:02

VIDEO5 days ago

Worshipers gather around the world to celebrate Christmas Day

2:16

VIDEO6 days ago

Christians celebrate Christmas Eve at Manger Square in Bethlehem

2:20

VIDEO6 days ago

Indonesian tsunami death toll continues to rise, rescuers work against to clock to save victims

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