The Taliban government blames Pakistan for a strike on Kabul
ISLAMABAD — ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban government on Friday blamed Pakistan for striking the Afghan capital and…
María Corina Machado, a symbol of the political resistance in Venezuela and now Nobel winner
CARACAS, Venezuela — CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — María Corina Machado has long been the face of resistance to…
The Taliban are investigating an explosion in Kabul
KABUL, Afghanistan — KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Taliban authorities are investigating an explosion in the Afghan capital, Kabul,…
Taiwan’s president pledges to build air defense system in face of China threat
TAIPEI, Taiwan — TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan will accelerate the building of a “Taiwan Shield” or “T-Dome”…
7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes offshore from southern Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — MANILA, Philippines (AP) — An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 hit off…
Kiss rocker Gene Simmons recovering after crashing SUV
MALIBU, Calif. — MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Kiss rock star Gene Simmons is recovering after he fainted while…
What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the US government shutdown
The federal government shutdown has entered its second week, and already shortages of air traffic controllers have strained…
Former Democratic Rep. Katie Porter nearly exits tense interview
LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Democratic Rep. Katie Porter gained a reputation on Capitol Hill…
Manchester synagogue attacker pledged allegiance to Islamic State group, police say
LONDON — LONDON (AP) — The assailant in last week’s attack on a synagogue in the northwest of…
Joan Kennedy, first wife of Sen. Edward Kennedy, has died
BOSTON — BOSTON (AP) — Joan B. Kennedy, the former wife of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy who endured…
Gold futures rise above $4,000 per ounce for the first time
NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Gold futures rose above $4,000 per ounce for the first time…
Heavy snow hinders rescue of hikers on Mount Everest. We explain.
Rescuers are struggling to reach at least 200 hikers trapped in a Mount Everest valley by an unexpectedly…