VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist society that consecrated bishops…
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Algerians vote in parliamentary elections while facing cost-of-living strains and candidate bans
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Voters in Alergia are casting ballots Thursday in parliamentary elections overshadowed by…
Spain look to overcome ‘rough patch’ as Austria await in World Cup last 32
Spain take on Austria in Los Angeles, with the winner facing either Portugal or Croatia in…
More than 900 arrested during South Africa’s antimigrant protests
Wave of arrests made across South Africa as xenophobic tensions erupt into nationwide marches.
‘Positive progress’ as US, Iran wrap up indirect technical talks in Qatar
Tehran says 'communication channel' to be established with Washington to discuss breaches of the interim deal.
Maradona to Messi: Why Bangladesh loves Argentina’s footballers
Diego Maradona turned a nation 17,000km from Argentina into die-hard fans. Lionel Messi has enthralled a…
China’s new ethnic unity law extends its legal reach overseas
Rather than promote ethnic harmony, activists say the law could justify transnational repression.
Businessman on trial in Malta over prominent journalist’s murder
Yorgen Fenech is charged with orchestrating the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
Taiwan needs to become a ‘hornet’s nest’ of drones, US diplomat says
De ?facto US ambassador Raymond Greene says drones represent a 'game-changing opportunity' to enhance Taiwan's security.
Asian stocks mostly decline on a sell-off of chip shares
HONG KONG (AP) — Asian shares mostly declined Thursday on heavy selling of computer chip stocks,…
Belgium fans erupt after latest-ever goal seals place in last 16
Belgium fans celebrate a dramatic 3-2 victory over Senegal in extra time.
Palestinians face uncertain future as Gaza marks 1,000 days of war
It’s the 1,000th day of war since a Hamas-led attack on Israel that sparked the war…
Oil prices fall to levels not seen since start of US-Israel war on Iran
Brent falls below $71 a barrel amid reports of progress in talks to end the war.
An AP journalist describes a month in the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Mourners stood at a distance as a small coffin was lowered into…
Survivors look to foreign aid after the earthquakes in Venezuela
Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from a golf course turned relief centre in Venezuela.
One Tech Tip: Planning a trip this summer? Don’t neglect your tech safety checklist
Summer is time for that well-deserved vacation. To get ready for your trip, make sure to…
Is hiring picking up in the US? Thursday’s report will help illustrate trends
WASHINGTON (AP) — Is the U.S. economy emerging from a period of sluggish hiring to something…
New Jersey is set to charge companies with workers on Medicaid. Other states may follow.
New Jersey is launching a new fee on companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage instead…
The Knicks. The World Cup. Taylor Swift’s rumored wedding. It’s the Summer of New York
NEW YORK (AP) — It is a city bathed in the orange-and-blue afterglow of a Knicks…
The Declaration’s forgotten (non)signer: John Dickinson’s missing 1776 signature haunts his legacy
NEW YORK (AP) — For a quarter century, Jane Calvert has been on a mission shared…
The Onion’s new parody of Alex Jones’ Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families
The satirical news site The Onion isn’t waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a…