Philippines evacuates 3,000 people after activity increases at Mayon Volcano
MANILA, Philippines — A series of mild eruptions at the most active volcano in the Philippines has prompted…
US will exit dozens of international organizations as it further retreats from global cooperation
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration will withdraw from dozens of international organizations, including the U.N.’s population agency and…
South Korean leader says he asked China’s Xi to act as mediator on North Korea issues
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday he asked Chinese President Xi Jinping…
Iran executes a man convicted of spying for Israel’s Mossad
TEHRAN, Iran — TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran executed a man convicted of spying for Israel’s Mossad, state…
Mexico becomes crucial fuel supplier to Cuba but pledges no extra shipments after Maduro toppled
MEXICO CITY — As the United States prepares to seize control of Venezuelan oil and the administration of…
Pamela Smart seeks to overturn conviction for having teenager murder her husband
BOSTON — BOSTON (AP) — Pamela Smart, who is serving life in prison for orchestrating the murder of…
A year after LA-area wildfires destroyed thousands of homes, fewer than a dozen have been rebuilt
LOS ANGELES — On the first anniversary of the most destructive wildfires in the L.A. area, the scant…
Protest-hit Iran warily watches the US after its raid on Venezuela
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran faces a new round of protests…
Trump’s former Russia adviser says Russia offered US free rein in Venezuela in exchange for Ukraine
Russian officials indicated in 2019 that the Kremlin would be willing to back off from its support for…
Detroit suburb agrees to $3.25M settlement in case of woman found alive in body bag
A Detroit suburb has agreed to a $3.25 million settlement with the family of a young woman who…
Notorious New York City-area ‘Torso Killer’ confesses to 1965 killing
FAIR LAWN, N.J. — One of the New York City area’s most notorious serial killers has confessed to…
Yemen anti-Houthi council expels separatist leader and says he faces treason charges
CAIRO — A council fighting against Yemen’s Houthi rebels said Wednesday it had expelled the leader of a…