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Bomb kills at least 25 people near school in Afghan…

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A bomb exploded near a school in a majority Shiite district of west Kabul on Saturday, killing at least 25 people, many them young students, Afghan government spokesmen said. The Taliban condemned the attack apparently aimed at civilians, and denied any responsibility. Ambulances were rushing to

WHO report says animals likely source of COVID

AP Exclusive BEIJING, March 29 (AP) — A joint WHO-China study on the origins of COVID-19 says that transmission of

Ship ‘partially refloated,’ but still stuck in Suez Canal

SUEZ, Egypt (AP) — Engineers on Monday “partially refloated” the colossal container ship that continues to block traffic through the

Myanmar forces kill scores in deadliest day since coup

YANGON, Myanmar, March 27, 2021 (AP) — As Myanmar’s military celebrated the annual Armed Forces Day holiday with a parade

Israel voters take fourth shot at deciding Netanyahu’s fate

JERUSALEM, March 23, 2021 (AFP) – Israelis were voting Tuesday in their fourth election in less than two years, with

Pakistan PM Imran Khan receives COVID-19 vaccine

ISLAMABAD — Days after Pakistani president received a Sinopharm vaccine jab, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday also received

Biden tells migrants ‘don’t come’ as criticism grows

WASHINGTON(AFP) – US President Joe Biden urged migrants not to come to the United States on Tuesday, as criticism mounted

Beyonce makes history, Taylor wins top prize and Megan slays…

NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2021 (AFP) – Women won every major Grammy at Sunday’s history-making gala, a joyful night

Trump acquitted, denounced in second impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was acquitted of inciting the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment

Japan Earthquake
Powerful Japan quake sets off landslide, minor injuries

TOKYO (AP) — Residents in northeastern Japan on Sunday cleaned up clutter and debris in stores and homes after a