Millions of Afghans face hunger as aid cuts deepen a humanitarian crisis
KABUL, Afghanistan — For 10 hours a day, Rahimullah sells socks from his cart in eastern Kabul, earning…
Pilot dies in ultralight plane crash off Copacabana beach in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO — An ultralight plane pulling an advertising banner crashed into the sea off Copacabana beach…
Rain-soaked California still at risk of floods and high surf
WRIGHTWOOD, Calif. — A strong storm system that brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California this week…
California drops lawsuit seeking to reinstate federal funding for the state’s bullet train
OAKLAND, Calif. — California this week dismissed a lawsuit officials filed against the Trump administration over the federal…
South Korea vows to end foreign adoptions as UN presses Seoul to address past abuses
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s government said it plans to end its waning foreign adoptions of Korean…
Virginia offshore wind developer sues over Trump administration order halting projects
The developers of a Virginia offshore wind project are asking a federal judge to block a Trump administration…
Harvey Weinstein accuser Kaja Sokola is being sued for defamation. The plaintiff: Her sister
NEW YORK — Two sisters testified at Harvey Weinstein’s most recent criminal trial. Kaja Sokola accused the disgraced…
Times Square to feature patriotic ball drop for New Year’s Eve
When the ball drops on New Year’s Eve in New York City, it will sparkle in red, white…
Japan’s Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China
TOKYO — Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58 billion)…
China sanctions 20 US defense companies and 10 executives
BEIJING — Beijing imposed sanctions on Friday against 20 U.S. defense-related companies and 10 executives, a week after…
Turkish authorities say arrested suspected IS member was planning New Year’s attacks
ISTANBUL — Turkish authorities said Friday that they have apprehended a suspected member of the extremist Islamic State…
At least 15 injured in a knife and chemical attack at a factory in Japan
TOKYO — A man was arrested after stabbing eight people and injuring seven others with what was believed…