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Hundreds of Syrian 'White Helmets' evacuated by Israel to Jordan: reports
About 800 members of Syria's White Helmets civil defense group and their families were evacuated via Israel to Jordan on Sunday from southwest Syria, where a Russian-backed Syrian government offensive is under way, media said.
Hardline Islamists push religion to center of Pakistan election
Pakistani cleric Hafiz Saeed is one of the United States' most-wanted terrorist suspects, accused over the 2008 Mumbai attacks that killed 166 people. At home, his charities are banned, as is a new Islamist political party launched by his follow...
U.S. courts allies with free trade offers at G20, France resists
The United States sought to woo Europe and Japan with free trade deals on Saturday to gain leverage in an escalating tariff war with China but its overtures faced stiff resistance from France at a G20 finance ministers meeting dominated by trade tens...
Gunman arrested after deadly Los Angeles store hostage standoff
Police in Los Angeles arrested a man who took hostages and barricaded himself inside a Trader Joe's store on Saturday, ending a three hour standoff that left a woman in the store dead, authorities said.
Cuba aims to build socialism, not communism, in draft constitution
A draft of Cuba's new constitution omits the aim of building communism, recognizes private property and opens the door to gay marriage, in a sign of changing times, although it keeps the Communist Party as the guiding force of the one-party syst...
FBI releases documents on former Trump adviser surveillance
The FBI on Saturday released documents related to the surveillance of former Trump presidential campaign adviser Carter Page as part of a probe into whether he conspired with the Russian government to undermine the 2016 U.S. election.
U.S. launches campaign to erode support for Iran's leaders
By Jonathan Landay, Arshad Mohammed, Warren Strobel and John Walcott
Fiat Chrysler names Jeep boss to replace stricken CEO Marchionne
Fiat Chrysler named on Saturday its Jeep division boss Mike Manley to take over immediately from Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne, who is seriously ill after suffering major complications following surgery.
Myanmar police insisted on meeting, gave documents: Reuters reporter
A Reuters reporter accused of obtaining secret state documents in Myanmar told a court on Monday a policeman had called him on the day he was arrested and insisted on a meeting, at which the officer abruptly handed some papers to him and a colleague.
German industry groups warn U.S. on tariffs ahead of EU-U.S. meeting
German industry groups warned on Sunday, ahead of a meeting between European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and U.S. President Donald Trump, that tariffs the United States has recently imposed or threatened risk harming the U.S. itself.
Prince George celebrates his fifth birthday
A picture of a smiling Prince George was released by Britain's royal family on Saturday as Queen Elizabeth's great grandson, who is third in line to the throne, prepares to celebrate his fifth birthday.
Mystery surrounds Chris Pine return to 'Wonder Woman' film series
Actor Chris Pine surprised superhero fans with an appearance alongside "Wonder Woman" star Gal Gadot on Saturday but offered no explanation for how he will return to the film franchise following his character's fiery death in the last movie.
Britain's Prince George celebrates his fifth birthday
A picture of a smiling Prince George was released by Britain's royal family on Saturday as Queen Elizabeth's great grandson, who is third in line to the throne, prepares to celebrate his fifth birthday.
Houston police hunt clues in killing of Bush doctor by bicyclist
Houston police are studying surveillance video and following up on tips in the killing of a cardiologist who once treated former U.S. President George H.W. Bush and was fatally shot while riding a bicycle in the city's medical center, authoritie...
U.S. intelligence chief Coats says no disrespect intended toward Trump over Russia summit news
U.S. director of intelligence Dan Coats said on Saturday he in no way meant to be disrespectful toward President Donald Trump with what he called his "awkward response" to news of a second planned Trump summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Airbus CEO says eyes merger of its, BAE's jet fighter units: Sunday Times
The chief executive of Airbus said he was open to a merger of his firm's jet fighter business with that of BAE Systems , the Sunday Times reported.
France's Le Maire says no U.S. trade talks with metals tariffs in place
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Saturday the European Union could not consider negotiating a free trade agreement with the United States without Washington first withdrawing its tariffs on steel and aluminum.
Cespedes weighs offseason surgery to repair feet
Yoenis Cespedes made a triumphant return to the New York Mets on Friday, hitting a home run and reaching base three times in a 7-5 victory over the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.
China President Xi welcomed in Senegal at start of Africa trip
China's President Xi Jinping arrived in Senegal on Saturday for a two-day visit to sign bilateral deals, the first leg of an Africa tour at time when the continent is awash with cheap Chinese loans in exchange for minerals and construction contr...
Iran supreme leader says 'obvious mistake' to negotiate with U.S.: website
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday it would be an "obvious mistake" to negotiate with the United States as Washington was unreliable.