World

Brexit16 hours ago

UK lawmakers reject 'no deal' Brexit, take step closer to delaying departure

British Prime Minister Theresa May was under renewed pressure to either resign or call a general election on Wednesday, as Parliament looked set to reject a “no deal” Brexit and take Britain a step closer to seeking a delay in its departure from the European Union.

Asia

The Americas14 mins ago

NATO chief says Afghan mission future depends on peace talks

The Americas35 mins ago

Taiwan cites US concerns over El Salvador-China relations

RELIGION1 hour ago

China accuses US of prejudice over human rights issues

Asia2 hours ago

Kazakh activist complains of pressure by authorities

Europe

Europe50 mins ago

UK likely to slam brakes on Brexit, but what comes next?

Europe1 hour ago

Ex-soldiers to learn if they'll face Blood Sunday charges

Europe1 hour ago

Swedish domestic spy agency notes rise in xenophobia

ENVIRONMENT1 hour ago

France tries to contain oil spill off Atlantic Coast

Middle East13 mins ago

Bad weather gives IS militants in Syria a second wind

U.S.-backed Syrian forces say Islamic State militants have taken advantage of dusty and windy conditions to wage multiple counterattacks from their last speck of land in eastern Syria.

Africa14 mins ago

Algerian prime minister promises new government in days

Algeria's new prime minister is promising to create a government within days as the country faces mass protests calling for President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to step down.

The Americas14 mins ago

NATO chief says Afghan mission future depends on peace talks

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says the future of the military alliance's 15-year presence in Afghanistan will depend on the outcome of peace talks involving Taliban insurgents.

The Americas35 mins ago

Taiwan cites US concerns over El Salvador-China relations

Taiwan's foreign minister says Washington should be concerned for strategic reasons that Taiwan is losing its diplomatic allies in Latin America to rival China.

Europe50 mins ago

UK likely to slam brakes on Brexit, but what comes next?

British lawmakers look set to put the brakes on Brexit — for now.

Africa55 mins ago

Africa needs to find own solutions to climate change problem

Leaders and experts say Africa must find its own solutions to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

RELIGION1 hour ago

China accuses US of prejudice over human rights issues

China has responded to new U.S. allegations of widespread human rights abuses with its own accusations of prejudice and interference, saying the situation of rights in the country has "never been better."

Europe1 hour ago

Ex-soldiers to learn if they'll face Blood Sunday charges

A group of former British soldiers are set to learn whether they will be prosecuted in connection with the death of 13 civil rights protesters in Northern Ireland more than 40 years ago, an event known as Bloody Sunday.