Thailand’s king reduces former Prime Minister Thaksin’s 8-year prison term to a single year
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s king on Friday reduced former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's eight-year prison term to a single year following the divisive politician's...
A 98-year-old German man is charged as an accessory to murder at a Nazi...
BERLIN (AP) — A 98-year-old man has been charged in Germany with being an accessory to murder as a guard at the Nazis' Sachsenhausen...
Russia’s Putin and Turkey’s Erdogan will meet next week after Ukraine grain deal unraveled
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan for talks in the Black Sea resort of Sochi on Monday, Kremlin spokesman...
Sweden’s Nobel reverses invitation policy. Russia, Belarus, Iran and far-right leader are welcome
STOCKHOLM (AP) — The Nobel Foundation that administers the prestigious awards, has reversed its invitation policy and invited Russia, Belarus and Iran, as well...
Japan marks 100 years since the devastating Great Kanto Quake, with disaster drills nationwide
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida staged a televised disaster drill Friday based on a fictional earthquake in the capital region, as...
Hong Kong, other parts of south China grind to near standstill as Super Typhoon...
HONG KONG (AP) — Most of Hong Kong and other parts of southern China ground to a near standstill Friday with classes and flights...
UN chief sends Russia new proposals to revive Black Sea grain deal but Moscow...
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief sent Russia a new proposal aimed at getting its grain and fertilizer to global markets in...
Mexico’s broad opposition coalition announces Sen. Xóchitl Gálvez will run for presidency in 2024
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s broad opposition coalition announced Thursday it has chosen Senator Xóchitl Gálvez as its candidate in the June 2, 2024...
US military calls for end of fighting in east Syria and warns it could...
BEIRUT (AP) — The United States military called for an end to days of fighting between rival U.S.-backed groups in east Syria Thursday, warning...
US military calls for end of fighting in east Syria and warns it could...
BEIRUT (AP) — The United States military called for an end to days of fighting between rival U.S.-backed groups in east Syria Thursday, warning...