Chile president defends democracy 50 years after coup ushered in brutal military dictatorship
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — The president of Chile issued a fervent defense of democracy on Monday, the 50th anniversary of the coup led by...
On the brink of joining NATO, Sweden seeks to boost its defense spending by...
STOCKHOLM (AP) — The Swedish government said Monday it wants to increase its defense budget by 28%, putting it on track to reach the...
Ukraine claims to recapture Black Sea oil platforms seized during Crimea’s annexation
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian military said Monday that it recaptured strategic gas and oil drilling platforms from Russia in the Black Sea...
‘No risk’ that NATO member Romania will be dragged into war, senior alliance official...
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — NATO Deputy-General Secretary Mircea Geoana said on Monday there is “no risk” that Alliance member Romania will be dragged into...
What to know about a major rescue underway to bring a US researcher out...
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A major rescue operation is underway in Turkey’s Taurus Mountains to bring out an American researcher who fell seriously ill...
Israel’s contentious legal overhaul comes to a head as judges hear cases on their...
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plan has plunged the country into nine months of unrest and exposed bitter divisions...
Russia’s election commission says the ruling party wins the most votes in occupied Ukrainian...
Russia’s Central Election Commission said Monday that the country’s ruling party won the most votes in elections held in occupied Ukrainian regions as Russian...
Escaped prisoner may have used bedsheets to strap himself to a truck, UK prosecutor...
LONDON (AP) — A former British soldier who escaped from prison may have sneaked out by using bedsheets to strap himself to the bottom...
Moroccan soldiers and aid teams battle to reach remote, quake-hit towns as toll rises...
TAFEGHAGHTE, Morocco (AP) — Moroccan soldiers and aid teams in trucks and helicopters battled Monday to reach remote mountain towns devastated by a monstrous...
Libyan city of Derna is declared a disaster zone after devastating flooding. Dozens are...
CAIRO (AP) — At least 20 people were reported dead Monday in eastern Libya after the Mediterranean storm Daniel caused devastating floods over the...
