World
Japan's Abe Tells Trump Strengthening Of Alliance Will Not Change
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told U.S. President Donald Trump that the strengthening of their two nations' alliance would be maintained even after Abe's departure from office, a Japanese government spokesman said on Monday.
New Zealanders Wear Face Masks As Auckland Lockdown Lifted
Schools and businesses reopened in Auckland on Monday after the lifting of a lockdown in New Zealand's largest city to contain the resurgence of the coronavirus, but face masks were made mandatory on public transport across the country.
Florida Suspect Killed By Police After Shooting At Officers
A Florida suspect was shot dead by police after he opened fire on officers serving a warrant for his arrest, officials said.
Experts Seek Blood Samples To Identify Kosovo War Missing
The European Union's mission in Kosovo on Sunday called on ethnic Albanians in the country to give blood samples to help identify the remains of people missing for more than two decades since they were taken away by Serb police and paramilitary forces.
Police: 2 Chicago Officers, Suspect Shot During Traffic Stop
Two officers were shot in a struggle with a suspect during a traffic stop in Chicago early Sunday, prompting a third officer to return fire and injure the suspect.
Turkey Marks 1922 Victory Over Greece Amid Med Tensions
Turkey marked the 98th anniversary of the decisive War of Independence battle against Greek forces Sunday as the threat of a new conflict with Athens looms in the eastern Mediterranean.
One Shot Dead In Portland As Rival Protesters Clash
One person was shot dead in Portland late on Saturday as protesters from rival groups clashed in the northwest U.S. city, which has seen frequent demonstrations for months that have at times turned violent.
Trump Administration Halts Election Security Briefings, Democrats Complain
The United States' top intelligence office told lawmakers it will end inperson briefings on election security because it is worried about potential leaks, officials said on Saturday.
Obama, Johansson And More React To Death Of Chadwick Boseman
Chadwick came to the White House to work with kids when he was playing Jackie Robinson. You could tell right away that he was blessed. To be young, gifted, and Black; to use that power to give them heroes to look up to; to do it all while in pain what a...
Syria Talks 'respectful' But No Agenda, Date For Next Meet
The U.N.'s special envoy for Syria said Saturday that the latest round of talks between the country's opposing parties took place in a respectful tone and they are keen to meet again, but no agenda or date has been set for the next session.
2nd Iowa Judge Backs GOP, Rules Ballot Requests Invalid
A second Iowa judge has ruled in favor of President Donald Trump's campaign and ordered a county to invalidate at least 14,000 absentee ballot requests.
France's Horses Killed In Mysterious Ritual-like Mutilations
Armed with knives, some knowledge of their prey and a large dose of cruelty, attackers are going after horses and ponies in pastures across France in what may be ritual mutilations.
German Court Allows Berlin Protests Against Coronavirus Curbs
A German regional court gave the goahead for mass demonstrations planned on Saturday in Berlin against coronavirus curbs, ruling against the capital's ban on such protests.
Riots In Sweden After Quran Burning By Far-right Activists
Farright activists burned a Quran in the southern Swedish city of Malmo, sparking riots and unrest after more than 300 people gathered to protest, police said Saturday.
German Court Permits Berlin Protests Against Coronavirus Curbs
A German regional court gave the goahead on Saturday for mass demonstrations planned in Berlin against coronavirus curbs, ruling against the capital's ban on such protests.
Attorney: Jacob Blake No Longer Handcuffed To Hospital Bed
Jacob Blake is no longer shackled to his hospital bed, as he had been following a police shooting in southeastern Wisconsin that left him paralyzed, his attorneys said Friday.