Why the Qatar soccer World Cup is so controversial
AdminsThe tournament promises to be one of the most scrutinized ever. LONDON and DOHA -- The first soccer World Cup ever to be held in the Middle East begins on Sunday,…
Authorities: 10 inmates killed in Ecuador prison riot
Ten inmates are dead following a riot at a prison in Ecuador’s capital QUITO, Ecuador -- Ten inmates were killed Friday during a riot at a prison in Ecuador’s capital that…
Kim says ICBM test proves capacity to contain US threats
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says the test of a newly developed intercontinental ballistic missile confirmed that his country has another “reliable and maximum-capacity” weapon to contain any outside…
What to know about Malaysia’s general elections
Malaysia’s general elections are taking place Saturday, over a month after Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob dissolved Parliament and announced snap elections KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Malaysia’s general elections take place Saturday,…
Ukrainian investigators allowed on site of missile strike in Poland as investigation continues
The strike killed two in the Polish farming village of Przewodow. Polish officials granted Ukrainian investigators access on Thursday to the site of the missile strike that hit a Polish…
Senior UK government member resigns amid bullying claims
A senior member of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government has resigned after mounting allegations that he bullied colleagues LONDON -- A senior member of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government announced…
Strike on fuel convoy from Iraq to Syria said to kill 10
Members of parmilitary groups operating in Syria say an air strike on a convoy carrying fuel across the border from Iraq has killed at least 10 people BAGHDAD -- An air…
US presses, but Russia reluctant on Ukraine grain deal
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations has told Ukrainian farmers that extending a wartime deal to export Ukrainian grains across the Black Sea is a priority KYIV, Ukraine -- The…
Key fuel depot in Haiti reopens for 1st time since September
Trucks are lining up at a main fuel terminal in Haiti’s capital to fill up their tanks for the first time since a powerful gang federation seized control of the…
Brazil’s da Silva forms mixed economics team for transition
President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s transition has added a team of economists that includes at least two members likely to allay market worries about potential business and financial policies…