Cuba approves same-sex marriage in unusual referendum
AdminsCuban voters have approved a sweeping “family law” code that will allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt as well as redefining rights for children and grandparents HAVANA -- Cubans have…
American mountaineer Hilaree Nelson reportedly missing on Manaslu
Nelson was reportedly attempting to ski down from Manaslu's summit. American ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson is reportedly missing after attempting to ski down Manaslu in Nepal, North Face, her sponsor,…
Fire breaks out at world’s biggest produce market in Paris
A blaze at a massive produce market that supplies Paris with much of its fresh food sent a billowing column of dark smoke towering over the French capital before it…
Hardship remains for Ukrainian town emerging from occupation
IZIUM, Ukraine -- Rainwater is for showers and dishes. Scavenged wood is for the cooking fires. But almost nothing keeps out the autumn chill in homes without windows. Russian forces controlled…
Cuba bracing for strengthening Tropical Storm Ian
Authorities in Cuba have suspended classes in Pinar del Rio province and say they will begin evacuations Monday as Tropical Storm Ian is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before…
EXPLAINER: Why is Japan split over Abe’s state funeral?
A rare state funeral for Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister who was assassinated in July, has split Japan TOKYO -- A rare state funeral for Shinzo Abe, the former prime…
Pope urges Italians to have more children, welcome migrants
Pope Francis has traveled to southern Italy to close out an Italian church congress that coincided with Italy’s national election MATERA, Italy -- Pope Francis traveled to southern Italy on Sunday to close…
Pakistan floods raise fears of hunger after crops wrecked
Pakistan's massive floods this summer have wiped out large swaths of crops KHAIRPUR, Pakistan -- Like every year, Arz Mohammed had planted his little patch of land in southern Pakistan with…
Puerto Ricans seething over lack of power days after Fiona
Half of Puerto Rico is without power more than five days after Hurricane Fiona struck the U.S. territory — including an entire town where not a single work crew has…
EXPLAINER: Italian election only part of picking government
Sunday's parliamentary election will determine who next governs major industrial economy and key NATO member Italy ROME -- Sunday’s parliamentary election will determine who governs next in Italy. But it might take weeks before…