France recognizes Palestinian state at UN meeting to revive Mideast peace process.
World leaders are gathering at one of the most turbulent and divisive moments in the 80-year history of the United Nations. The challenges are dire -- escalating wars in Gaza and Ukraine, hungry …
South Korean court issues arrest warrant for Unification Church leader linked to ex-first lady’s corruption case.
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has announced that Moscow will adhere to nuclear arms limits for one more year after the last remaining nuclear pact with the U.S. expires. The 2010 New START …
After 800 years of silence, a pipe organ that researchers say is the oldest in the Christian world has roared back to life at a monastery in Jerusalem’s Old City. Composed of original pipes from …
Local aid groups and activists and the Sudanese army accused the paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces of launching the drone that struck the mosque during Fajr prayer early Friday, killing at …
A number of charities have severed ties with Prince Andrew's ex-wife Sarah Ferguson after British newspapers published an email that she reportedly wrote to the late convicted sex offender and …
Ian McEwan has released his 19th novel which is titled “What We Can Know.” The British author describes the book as “science fiction without the science.” The story is set in 2119 and follows …
Russia and Ukraine are accusing each other of deadly drone strikes on civilian areas as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy anticipates a busy week at the U.N. General Assembly in New York. He …
Asian shares are trading mostly higher, cheered by a record-setting finish last week on Wall Street. Benchmarks rose in Monday morning trading in Tokyo, Sydney and Seoul, while falling in Hong Kong …
Moldovans are facing a wave of AI-driven disinformation ahead of a crucial parliamentary election on Sunday. Online monitoring groups have tracked Russian propaganda campaigns aimed at reducing …
Moldovan authorities have conducted 250 raids and detained dozens of people as part of an investigation into an alleged Russia-backed plan to incite mass riots. The raids targeted over 100 people …
Motorcycle rallies often bring to mind beer and rock 'n' roll, but in northern Portugal one gathering focuses on spiritual protection. Over the weekend, 180,000 bikers rode to the Fatima sanctuary …
Defense lawyers in the Holy See’s “trial of the century” have asked the Vatican prosecutor to recuse himself from the appeals trial. At the first appeals hearing Monday, the defense argued the …
Conservationists mark world rhino day on Monday while they are still in a constant battle against poaching. In South Africa, the fight has been going on for decades. South Africa has the largest …
A U.N. expert reports that repression in Russia is escalating, targeting civilians, journalists, and Ukrainian prisoners of war. Mariana Katzarova, the U.N. special rapporteur on human rights in …
Egypt pardons leading activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah after 6 years behind bars (CORRECTS: A previous APNewsAlert erroneously reported that Alaa Abd el-Fattah has been released).
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow will adhere to nuclear arms limits for one more year after US pact expires.
Greece’s once notorious tax system has been transformed into one of Europe’s most efficient, powered by drones, big data and real-time surveillance. At the Independent Authority for Public …
The United States wants to improve military ties with China, according to a U.S. lawmaker leading a bipartisan delegation. The group met with China's defense minister in Beijing on Monday. The visit …