Pakistan capital tense as military silent on gov’t calls to control deadly clashes
ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan’s capital was tense Sunday after attempts to disperse anti-blasphemy protests by Islamists ended in deadly violence, as the military appeared hesitant...
Australia urges US engagement in region amid rise of China
SYDNEY -- Australia warned Thursday against American disengagement from Asia at a time of rising Chinese power as traditional US allies grow nervous about...
Putin wins backing from Iran, Turkey for new Syria peace push
SOCHI, RUSSIA/RIYADH -- Russia’s Vladimir Putin won the backing of Turkey and Iran on Wednesday to host a Syrian peace congress, taking the central...
Zimbabwe’s Mugabe resigns, ending four decades of rule
HARARE -- Robert Mugabe resigned as Zimbabwe’s president on Tuesday, a week after the army and his former political allies moved to end four...
NAFTA talks hit wall as Mexico, Canada push back on US demands
MEXICO CITY -- The United States, Mexico and Canada failed to resolve key differences in a fifth round of talks to rework their trade...
Washington sanctions 13 Chinese and North Korean organizations
WASHINGTON -- The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions against 13 Chinese and North Korean organizations Washington accused of helping evade nuclear restrictions against...
Hackers stole data from 57 million Uber riders, drivers — chief executive
SAN FRANCISCO -- Uber said Tuesday that hackers compromised personal data from some 57 million riders and drivers in a breach kept hidden for...
Germany seeks way out of crisis after gov’t talks collapse
BERLIN -- Germany’s president was to lead a push from Tuesday to save the European Union’s (EU) top economy from the political turmoil sparked...
Canada, Mexico to rebuff US over NAFTA
MEXICO CITY -- Canada and Mexico will rebuff the United States over its demand for tougher North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) automotive content...
China jails human rights lawyers for two years
BEIJING -- A Chinese court sentenced prominent human rights lawyer Jiang Tianyong to two years in prison for “inciting subversion” on Tuesday, the latest...
… backs Cambodia’s crackdown on political opposition
BEIJING -- China supports Cambodia’s efforts to protect political stability and believes it will smoothly hold elections next year, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi...
Trump declares N. Korea state sponsor of terror
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump on Monday declared North Korea a state sponsor of terrorism even as his top diplomat said Washington has not...