World
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Judge approves emergency plan to keep Britain's largest water company afloat
A judge approved an emergency plan Tuesday to keep Britain's largest water company afloat, averting the possibility of a temporary government...
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Chinese navy helicopter flies within 10 feet of Philippine patrol plane over disputed shoal
A Chinese navy helicopter flew within 10 feet (3 meters) of a Philippine patrol plane on Tuesday in a disputed area of the South China Sea,...
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Death of South Korean actor at 24 sparks discussion about social media and internet culture
South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron's death this week has triggered an outpouring of grief and calls for changes to the way the country's celebrities...
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Cambodia passes bill toughening penalties for denial of Khmer Rouge genocide
Cambodian lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously approved a bill that will toughen penalties for anyone denying that atrocities were carried out in the...
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French lawmakers mull banning headscarves in sport. Amnesty International says it's discriminatory
Amnesty International is urging French lawmakers to reject a bill this week that would ban headscarves in all sporting competitions.
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Cook Islands gives some detail of its China deal that has upset close partner New Zealand
The South Pacific country of Cook Islands on Tuesday unveiled the details of a deal with China to boost cooperation on matters including mining...
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Vatican cancels Pope Francis' audiences, public schedule as he remains hospitalized
The Vatican on Tuesday scrapped Pope Francis' public schedule and audiences through the weekend, as the 88-year-old pontiff recovers from a...
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U.N. human rights chief accuses Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo of killing and recruiting children
The U.N. human rights chief accused Rwanda-backed rebels who seized a second major city in eastern Congo of killing children and attacking...
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Russian defense contractor unveils improvements for Moscow's T-90 tank at IDEX
Russian defense contractor UralVagonZavod showed new improvements to Moscow's T-90 tank this week at the International Defense Exhibition.
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Shield AI's V-BAT among advanced drones on display at weapons expo in Mideast
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates -- One of the more futuristic drones that Ukrainian forces have used to carry out surveillance for strike missions...
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Pro-Russian hackers attack Italian websites after president compares invasion of Ukraine to Nazis
A pro-Russian hacker group attacked Italian government websites on Tuesday in what it said was a reaction to a speech by Italian President Sergio...
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Top Russian and U.S. officials discuss improving ties and ending the Ukraine war -- without Kyiv
The top diplomats from Russia and the U.S. met Tuesday in Saudi Arabia to discuss improving ties and negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine -...