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Austria Holds Early Vote after Far-Right Corruption Scandal
Austrians went to the polls Sunday to elect a new Parliament, four months after a corruption scandal brought down ex-Chancellor Sebastian Kurz's coalition government with the far-right Freedom Party.
Dark Skies: UN Meeting Reveals a World in a Really Bad Mood
The planet is heating. Island nations are slipping away. Killing. Migration. Poverty. Corruption. Inequality. Sovereignty violations. Helplessness. Hopelessness.
Saudi State Media Say King's Bodyguard Shot in 'Dispute'
A prominent bodyguard to Saudi Arabia's King Salman was shot and killed in what authorities described as a personal dispute, state TV reported Sunday, offering few details on an incident that shocked the kingdom.
Greek Fashion Firms Revitalize Centuries-Old Silk Tradition
At Kostas Mouhtaridis' silk factory in Soufli, the non-stop "clunk-click" of the weaving machinery is a loud but welcome sound.
UK PM Johnson: I've Been Model of Restraint in Brexit Debate
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged calm as tempers flare in the debate over Britain's departure from the European Union, even though tempers are flaring over what he said.
Student Journalist Scores Big Scoop in Trump-Ukraine Story
A 20-year-old student at Arizona State University broke the news that a key State Department official who was involved in talks between President Donald Trump and the Ukrainian government had stepped down from his post.
Polish Police Stop Protesters Who Disrupt Gay Pride Parade
Police used water cannons and pepper spray and detained dozens of far-right protesters who tried to disrupt an LGBT pride march Saturday in conservative eastern Poland.
Ex-official: Trump's Past Phone-Call Memos Also Concealed
The White House severely restricted distribution of memos detailing President Donald Trump's calls with foreign leaders.
Analysis: To Combat Islamophobia, Khan Bridges East and West
Pakistan's enigmatic Prime Minister Imran Khan effortlessly projected his East-meets-West brand from the podium of the U.N. General Assembly on Friday.
Keep Calm and Vape On: UK Embraces E-Cigarettes, US Cautious
While the U.S. scrambles to crack down on vaping, Britain has embraced electronic cigarettes as a powerful tool to help smokers kick the habit.
Afghans Vote for President Amid Taliban Attacks, Fraud Fears
Afghans headed to the polls on Saturday to elect a new president amid fears that voter turnout would be badly hit by disorganized balloting and threats of violence by Taliban militants,
Saudi Arabia Unveils New Tourist Visas
Saudi Arabia has announced a new tourist visa scheme, as part of efforts to open up the ultraconservative Muslim kingdom to foreign visitors and diversify its oil-reliant economy.
For Ukraine Help, Giuliani Turned to Unlikely Florida Fixers
When President Donald Trump wanted Ukrainian authorities to investigate his Democratic rival Joe Biden, Rudy Giuliani turned to an unlikely pair of fixers: two Soviet-born business partners from Florida.
Greta: Grown-ups Mock Children Because World View Threatened
Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg said Friday she doesn't understand why grown-ups and world leaders would mock children and teens for acting on science,
US Ambassador Pressed Ukraine Corruption Fight Before Ouster
Months before the call that set off an impeachment inquiry, many in the diplomatic community were alarmed by the Trump administration's abrupt removal of a career diplomat from her post as ambassador to Ukraine.
Trans Man Loses Battle to Register as Father of Child
The most senior family judge in England and Whales ruled that Freddy McConnell, a transgender man who just gave birth, will have to register as his child's mother, categorically redefining the term mother. Read more about the landmark case here.
As Attack Drones Multiply, Israeli Firms Develop Defenses
Israel, one of the pioneers of drone warfare, is now on the front lines of an arms race to protect against attacks by the unmanned aircraft.
North Korea-Born YouTubers Offer Peek into Lives in Homeland
Wearing a fedora, Jang Myung-jin shouts "Hello, comrades!" as he starts his YouTube broadcast, titled "A North Korean man, Tango."
Johnson: 'Terrifying Limbless Chickens' but Little Brexit
Things the beleaguered British prime minister said in his astonishing speech to the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday night: "Pink-eyed Terminators from the future." ''Terrifying limbless chickens." ''Your fridge will beep for more cheese."
Memo: Trump Prodded Ukraine Leader on Biden Claims
President Donald Trump repeatedly prodded Ukraine's new leader to work with Rudy Giuliani and the U.S. attorney general to investigate Democratic political rival Joe Biden, according to a rough transcript summarizing the call released Wednesday.