Kenyans Choose Next President in Fiercely Contested Vote
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyans are voting in an election that pits President Uhuru Kenyatta against challenger Raila Odinga in an East African economic hub known as much for its relative, long-term stability as the ethnic allegiances that shadow its democracy.
Trump Calls Democrat Senator ‘Phony Vietnam Con Artist’
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday lashed out at Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal, calling him a "phony Vietnam con artist" after the lawmaker expressed strong support for a special counsel's probe of Russia meddling in the election and possible collusion with Trump campaign officials.
Prosecutors Want Samsung Heir Imprisoned 12 Years
SEOUL — South Korean prosecutors have recommended imprisoning a billionaire Samsung heir for 12 years if he is convicted of bribery and other crimes in a national corruption scandal.
11 Killed After Gunman Attacks Church in Southeast Nigeria
WARRI, Nigeria — Authorities in Nigeria say at least 11 people are dead and others were critically wounded when gunmen attacked a church in southeastern Nigeria.
Tillerson Skips ASEAN Gala Attended by N Korean Envoy
MANILA — U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has skipped a dinner in the Philippines for foreign ministers that North Korea's top diplomat attended.
Ex-War Crimes Prosecutor Quits Panel Probing Syria Abuses
GENEVA — Former war crimes prosecutor Carla Del Ponte says she is resigning from the U.N.'s independent Commission of Inquiry on Syria, decrying Security Council inaction to hold criminals accountable in the war-battered country where "everyone is bad."
Venezuela Troops Quash Anti-Maduro Attack on Military Base
VALENCIA, Venezuela — Soldiers battled for three hours Sunday morning against a small band of anti-government fighters who snuck onto a Venezuelan army base, apparently intent on fomenting an uprising, President Nicolas Maduro said.
2 Chinese Tourists Detained for Making Nazi Salutes in Berlin
BERLIN — Police in Berlin say two Chinese tourists were detained Saturday for performing banned Nazi salutes in front of the German parliament.
Indian Boxer Beats Chinese Rival, Doesn’t Want His Belt
NEW DELHI — Indian boxer Vijender Singh won his fight on Saturday and then offered to give his Chinese opponent's belt back in a gesture of peace between the two rival nations.
Rwanda Leader Wins 3rd Term in Vote He Called ‘A Formality’
KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwanda's longtime President Paul Kagame has easily won a third term in office in what he had called "a formality." He faces another seven years leading the small East African nation praised for its economic performance but criticized for its silencing of opponents.
