Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claim they shot down another US drone
By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claim they have shot down an American drone over the…
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Weather forecasters warn Pakistanis to stay indoors ahead of new heat wave
By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Authorities in Pakistan urged people to stay indoors as the country is hit by an extreme heat wave…
Continue ReadingMourners begin days of funerals for Iran’s president and others killed in helicopter crash
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Mourners in black began gathering Tuesday for days of funerals and processions…
Continue ReadingSyrian first lady Asma Assad diagnosed with leukemia, president’s office says
BEIRUT (AP) — The office of President Bashar Assad has announced that Syrian first lady Asma Assad has been diagnosed with leukemia. The…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Wall Street drifts higher to set more records
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes drifted higher Tuesday to set more records following another quiet day of…
Continue ReadingGermany’s foreign minister says in Kyiv that air defenses are an ‘absolute priority’ for Ukraine
By SAMYA KULLAB and ILLIA NOVIKOV Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Germany’s foreign minister says sending air defense systems to Ukraine to…
Continue ReadingUN halts all food distribution in Rafah after running out of supplies in the southern Gaza city
By SAMY MAGDY, LEE KEATH and TIA GOLDENBERG Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — The United Nations suspended food distribution in the southern Gaza city…
Continue ReadingAustralia’s deputy prime minister pledges support to Solomon Islands during visit to Honiara
By KEIRAN SMITH Associated Press NEWCASTLE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s deputy prime minister is visiting the Solomon Islands, as Canberra…
Continue ReadingGreek judge dismisses case against Egyptians accused in shipwreck that killed hundreds of migrants
By DEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press KALAMATA, Greece (AP) — A Greek judge has dismissed charges against nine Egyptian men accused of causing a…
Continue ReadingAI companies make fresh safety promise at Seoul summit, nations agree to align work on risks
By HYUNG-JIN KIM and KELVIN CHAN Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Leading artificial intelligence companies made a fresh pledge at a…
Continue ReadingFrance is trying Syrian ex-officials for the torture and killing of a father and son. Here’s why
By NICOLAS VAUX-MONTAGNY, BARBARA SURK and JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press PARIS (AP) — A Paris court is seeking to determine this week whether top…
Continue ReadingJudge hears wrongful conviction claim of Missouri inmate in prison for 33 years
By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Christopher Dunn has spent 33 years in prison serving life without parole for a murder in Missouri…
Continue ReadingThe alleged leaders of a suspected German far-right coup plot have gone on trial
By PIETRO DE CRISTOFARO and GEIR MOULSON Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The alleged leaders of a suspected far-right plot to topple the…
Continue ReadingEx-NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani pleads not guilty to felony charges in Arizona election interference case
By JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani pleaded not guilty Tuesday to nine felony charges…
Continue ReadingCalifornia lawmaker Vince Fong wins special election to finish ousted House Speaker McCarthy’s term
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Republican California legislator backed by former President Donald Trump has won a…
Continue ReadingMore companies offer on-site child care. Parents love the convenience, but is it a long-term fix?
By JACKIE VALLEY of The Christian Science Monitor LAS VEGAS (AP) — They operate in places like an airport, a resort, and a distribution center,…
Continue ReadingIndian voters dissect Modi’s politics while traversing the country by train
By SHEIKH SAALIQ Associated Press ABOARD THE THIRUKKURAL EXPRESS, India (AP) — The 1,800-mile (2,900-kilometer) journey south from New Delhi to…
Continue ReadingHong Kong will keep watching internet platforms for non-compliance with ban on protest song
By KANIS LEUNG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s leader says his government will keep monitoring for any non-compliance with a court…
Continue ReadingBiden, Trump win Kentucky, Oregon primaries as presidential nominating season nears its end
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press President Joe Biden and his Republican rival, Donald Trump, piled up more delegates Tuesday as both…
Continue ReadingTough-on-crime challenger leading in race for district attorney in Portland, Oregon
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A centrist candidate who has vowed to be tough on crime was leading in the race for top…
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