Congress OKs Border Deal; Trump Will Sign, Declare Emergency
WASHINGTON — Congress lopsidedly approved a border security compromise Thursday that would avert a second painful government shutdown, but a new confrontation was ignited –...
UK’s May Suffers Embarrassing Defeat on Brexit Strategy
LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May suffered an embarrassing defeat by lawmakers Thursday in a vote that left her bid to secure a...
South Africa Reports Drop in Rhinos Killed by Poachers
JOHANNESBURG — The South African government is reporting progress in the fight against rhino poaching.
The environmental affairs ministry said Wednesday that poachers killed 769...
Journalist and Duterte Critic Posts Bail After Libel Arrest
MANILA — The award-winning head of a Philippine online news site that has aggressively covered President Rodrigo Duterte's administration was freed on bail Thursday after her arrest in a libel case.
Israel Refuses to Let UN Council Visit Palestinian Areas
UNITED NATIONS — Israel has refused to allow the U.N. Security Council to visit the territory that the Palestinians claim for a future independent...
Airbus to Stop Making Struggling A380 Superjumbo in 2021
TOULOUSE, France — European aviation giant Airbus said Thursday it will stop making its superjumbo A380 in 2021 for lack of customers, abandoning the...
Philippine Journalist, Duterte Critic Arrested in Libel Case
MANILA — The award-winning head of a Philippine online news site that has aggressively covered President Rodrigo Duterte's administration was arrested Wednesday by government agents in a libel case.
Refugee Footballer Thanks Australian Leader for Freedom
CANBERRA — A refugee soccer player who was detained in Thailand for three months under threat of extradition to Bahrain shook hands Thursday with Australia's prime minister, whom he credits with securing his freedom.
Belgian PM Criticizes UN Report on Racism in Belgium
BRUSSELS — Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel says he is baffled by a preliminary U.N. report that said racial discrimination against Africans "is endemic"...
Belgium to Shut Airspace for 24 Hours Due to Strike
BRUSSELS — Belgium's air traffic control authority said Tuesday it is shutting down the country's airspace for 24 hours due to staffing uncertainties caused...
