Qatar frees 8 retired Indian navy officers whose death sentences over alleged spying were commuted
NEW DELHI — Qatar has freed eight retired Indian navy officers who had been given death sentences for alleged spying that…
The Israeli military says it has rescued 2 hostages from captivity in the Gaza Strip
RAFAH, Gaza Strip — The Israeli military said it rescued two hostages from captivity in the Gaza Strip early Monday, marking…
American woman killed in apparent crossfire in a drug dispute at Mexican beach resort
MEXICO CITY — An American woman and a man from Belize have been killed in what appears to have been a…
Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, who was set to be a superstar, has died in a car crash
NAIROBI, Kenya — Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, who was set to be a superstar of long-distance running, was killed along…
54 people are confirmed dead in a landslide that buried a gold-mining village in south Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — The death toll from a massive landslide that hit a gold-mining village in the southern Philippines has risen…
Israel’s finance minister blasts Moody’s downgrade of the the country’s credit rating
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel’s finance minister on Sunday slammed the decision by financial ratings agency Moody’s to downgrade Israel’s credit…
Madagascar is to castrate child rapists, prompting criticism but also support
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar — Madagascar’s Parliament has passed a law allowing for the chemical and, in some cases, surgical castration of those…
Senegal’s president defends delaying elections in exclusive interview as protests erupt nationwide
Senegalese President Macky Sall defended his decision to postpone elections as violent protests erupted across the country on Friday. In his…
American man rescued from remote part of Mexico
An American man was found by Mexican authorities in a house with his eyes taped shut in the town of…
Prince Harry’s visit to see King Charles III didn’t bring reconciliation with William
Prince Harry flew more than 5,000 miles (8,000 kilometers) to see his father after King Charles III was diagnosed with…