International court drops investigation into US sanctions on Venezuela
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court is dropping an investigation into whether U.S. sanctions against Venezuela qualified as crimes against humanity,...
California governor says no imminent threat despite warning about possible Iran drone attack
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said there was no imminent threat to the state, despite a warning from the FBI that...
Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian detainee
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military says it is dropping charges against five soldiers who were accused of sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee in...
At least 50 people killed and 125 others reported missing after landslides sweep Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — At least 50 people have died and 125 others are missing after landslides hit three districts in southern Ethiopia...
Zelenskyy says Ukraine awaits White House sign-off on US drone production deal
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine is awaiting White House approval for a major drone production agreement proposed by Kyiv last year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr...
Russian court convicts 19 people over deadly 2024 Moscow concert hall attack
MOSCOW (AP) — A court in Moscow in Thursday convicted 19 people of involvement in the 2024 shooting rampage in a Moscow concert hall...
Senegal lawmakers approve new bill toughening punishment for homosexual acts
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal 's parliament has approved a law that toughens punishment for homosexuality in the largely Muslim West African nation.The new...
South Korean lawmakers pass law to manage Seoul’s pledge of $350 billion in US...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean lawmakers on Thursday passed a law to implement a pledge of $350 billion in U.S. investments Seoul...
Young Cubans turn to church and state as cheap, synthetic drugs flood the streets
HAVANA (AP) — Several dozen people stood in circle in a room at a Havana psychiatric hospital, their hands held together as they chanted...
Damage to historical sites in Iran raises alarm about war’s impact on protected places
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged at least four cultural and historical sites, including palaces and an ancient...
