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US, Taliban sign deal aimed at ending war in Afghanistan

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The United States signed a peace agreement with Taliban militants on Saturday aimed at bringing an end to 18 years of bloodshed in Afghanistan that began after 9/11 and allowing U.S. troops to return home from America's longest war. This historic deal, signed by chief negotiators

Afghans view US-Taliban deal with well-earned skepticism

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Many Afghans view Saturday’s expected signing of a U.S.-Taliban peace deal with a heavy dose of

Study begins in US to test possible coronavirus treatment

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The first clinical trial in the U.S. of a possible coronavirus treatment is underway in Nebraska

Mubarak, Egypt’s autocrat ousted in uprising, dies at 91

CAIRO (AP) — Hosni Mubarak, the Egyptian leader who was the autocratic face of stability in the Middle East for

US to lay out case against Assange at extradition hearing

LONDON (AP) — The U.S. government and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will face off Monday in a high-security London courthouse,

India pours on the pageantry with colorful welcome for Trump

AHMEDABAD, INDIA (AP) — India poured on the pageantry with a joyful, colorful welcome for President Donald Trump on Monday

Mahathir offers resignation in Malaysian political upheaval

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad tendered his resignation to Malaysia’s king Monday while his political party

Iran votes in parliament elections that favor conservatives

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranians were voting for a new parliament Friday, with turnout seen as a key measure of

South Korea city urges 2.5M to stay home as virus…

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The mayor of the South Korean city of Daegu urged its 2.5 million people on

‘We need peace, land to go home’

KABOBAYAN CAMP, Pakistan (AP) — Hukam Khan isn’t sure how old he is, but his beard is long and white,