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A sculpture called 'McJesus' by Finnish artist Jani Leinonen, which depicts a crucified Ronald McDonald, is seen on display Monday as part of the Haifa museum's 'Sacred Goods' exhibit, in Haifa, Israel. Photo: Oded Balilty / Associated Press

‘McJesus’ Sparks Outrage, Violence by Israeli Christians

An art exhibit in Israel featuring a crucified Ronald McDonald has sparked protests by ...
In this grab taken from video, Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May listens to Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn speaking Tuesday after losing a vote on her Brexit deal, in the House of Commons, London. Photo: Associated Press

UK’s May Faces No-Confidence Vote After Brexit Plan Crushed

LONDON — British lawmakers overwhelmingly rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's divorce deal with the European Union on Tuesday, plunging the Brexit process into chaos...

Al-Shabab Extremists Claim Deadly Attack at Dusit Hotel in Kenya

NAIROBI — Extremists stormed a luxury hotel in Kenya's capital on Tuesday, setting off thunderous explosions and gunning down people at cafe tables in an attack claimed by Africa's deadliest Islamic militant group. A police officer said at least 15 people had died.
Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun, 18, arrives Saturday at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Photo: Chris Young / The Canadian Press via AP

Saudi Refugee in Canada Expects More Women to Flee Homeland

CANBERRA, Australia — A Saudi woman accepted as a refugee in Canada has said in an Australian television interview that she expected her experience...
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May delivers a speech Monday during a visit to the Portmeirion pottery factory in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Photo: Ben Birchall / Associated Press

UK Leader in Frantic Final Push to Win Brexit Deal Backing

LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May made a frantic last push Monday to swing lawmakers' support behind her seemingly doomed Brexit deal, warning...
Britain's Andy Murray reacts Monday during his first round match against Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia. Photo: Mark Schiefelbein / Associated Press

On Bad Hip, Andy Murray Out in 1st Round of Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia — If this was it for Andy Murray, if this truly was it, he gave himself – and an appreciative, raucous crowd that...
An Iranian rescue works Monday at the site of a Boeing 707 cargo plane crash, at Fath Airport about 40 kilometers (25 miles) west of Tehran, Iran. Photo: Hasan Shirvani / Associated Press

Cargo Plane Crash in Iran Kills 15, Leaves 1 Survivor

TEHRAN, Iran — A decades-old Iranian Boeing 707 military cargo plane reportedly carrying meat from Kyrgyzstan crashed on Monday while trying to land west...
Photo: Anna Rezulak / Associated Press

Polish Mayor Stabbed in Heart on Stage at Charity Event

WARSAW, Poland — A convicted criminal with a knife rushed on to the stage during the finale of a charity event Sunday night and...

‘Game of Thrones’ Final Season to Debut in April

NEW YORK — "Game of Thrones" fans, get ready. HBO announced Sunday night that the eighth and final season will begin on April 14. In...

‘Roma’ Tops Critics’ Choice Awards; A Tie for Gaga and Close

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — "Roma" is the top winner at the Critics' Choice Awards, winning best picture, foreign language film and a pair of individual honors for director Alfonso Cuaron.

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