Iran’s currency falls to a new low as nuclear sanctions squeeze its ailing economy
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s rial currency fell Wednesday to a new low of 1.2 million to the U.S.…
Deadly Asian floods are a preview of what’s coming as climate warms, scientists say
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms…
Crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty shatters record at auction
Open this photo in gallery: The Winter Egg by Fabergé is displayed at Christie’s auction rooms in London…
Hamas preparing to hand over more remains as Israel plans to allow Palestinians to exit Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas said it would hand over the remains of a hostage as Israel said it…
Trump administration pauses all immigration applications from 19 countries
Open this photo in gallery: U.S. President Donald Trump attends a cabinet meeting at the White House on…
Armed men steal vote tally sheets in Guinea-Bissau, election commission says
BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau (AP) — Guinea-Bissau’s electoral commission said Tuesday that it’s unable to finalize results of a disputed…
Bulgaria’s government withdraws controversial budget after major protests
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria’s government said Tuesday it is withdrawing a controversial budget proposal after an evening…
More than 1,200 dead from floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand
BATANG TORU, Indonesia — Emergency crews raced to reach survivors and recover more bodies Tuesday as the death…
Belarus weather balloons force closures of Lithuania airport
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Tensions between Lithuania and Belarus have escalated after meteorological balloons from Belarus forced Lithuania…
Deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume Dec. 30
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s transport ministry said Wednesday that the deep-sea hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight…
Hudson’s Bay charter to be sold to Thomson, Weston families after $18-million joint bid, source says
Open this photo in gallery: The 1670 royal charter signed by King Charles II establishing Hudson’s Bay on…
Quebec Liberals remove Marwah Rizqy from caucus as party crisis deepens
Open this photo in gallery: Quebec Liberal Leader Pablo Rodriguez with House leader Marwah Rizqy in Lac-Beauport, Que.,…