Ukraine ends year disappointed by stalemate with Russia, and anxious about aid from allies
The year started with high hopes for Ukrainian troops planning a counteroffensive against Russia. It ended with disappointment on the battlefield, an increasingly somber...
5 more boats packed with refugees approach Indonesia’s shores, air force says
BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities detected at least five boats packed tight with refugees approaching shores of Aceh province, officials said Thursday.The...
US is engaging in high-level diplomacy to avoid vetoing a UN resolution on critical...
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States, key allies and Arab nations engaged in high-level diplomacy in hopes of avoiding another U.S. veto of...
Australia to send military personnel to help protect Red Sea shipping but no warship
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia will send 11 military personnel to support a U.S.-led mission to protect cargo shipping in the Red Sea, but...
North Korea’s Kim again threatens use of nukes as he praises troops for long-range...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country has a policy of not hesitating to launch a nuclear...
Italian prosecutor acknowledges stalking threat against slain woman may have been underestimated
MILAN (AP) — An Italian prosecutor on Wednesday acknowledged that authorities may have underestimated a stalking threat to a 26-year-old pregnant woman when they...
Ireland to launch a legal challenge against the UK government over Troubles amnesty bill
LONDON (AP) — Ireland's government said Wednesday it will take legal action against British authorities over a controversial law that gives some immunity from...
Analysts say Ukraine’s forces are pivoting to defense after Russia held off their counteroffensive
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s armed forces are taking up a more defensive posture, a military analysis said Wednesday, after their summer counteroffensive failed...
Christian group and family raise outcry over detention of another ‘house church’ elder in...
BANGKOK (AP) — Ding Zhongfu was awakened by loud pounding on his door. Five policemen greeted Ding, an elder in a Chinese church.The officers...
A top French television personality receives a preliminary charge of rape and abusing authority
PARIS (AP) — A top French television presenter has been handed a preliminary charge of rape by a person abusing his authority as authorities...