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Hong Kong Protesters March in New Outpouring of Grievances
Protesters demanding the resignation of Hong Kong's chief executive and an investigation into complaints of police violence filled the streets of a northern town Sunday, adding to an outpouring of grievances against the territory's leaders.
Leaked UK Memo Says Trump Axed Iran Deal to Spite Obama
A U.K. newspaper published more leaked memos from Britain's ambassador in Washington on Sunday, despite a police warning that doing so might be a crime.
Protests in Moscow as Opposition Is Excluded from Elections
Around 1,000 people have gathered in central Moscow to demand that opposition candidates be included on ballots for an upcoming city parliament election in September.
Out Journalist Glenn Greenwald Under Fire in Brazil
Several weeks after publishing explosive reports about a key member of Brazil's far-right government, U.S. journalist Glenn Greenwald was called before a congressional committee to face hostile questions.
Toxic Lake in Russia's Siberia Becomes Selfie Sensation
Residents of a city in Siberia don't need to fly off to tropical locales for picturesque selfies taken by pristine turquoise waters
UN: Climate Change Undercutting Work to End Poverty, Hunger
Hunger is growing and the world is not on track to end extreme poverty by 2030 and meet other U.N. goals, mainly because progress is being undermined by the impact of climate change and increasing inequality, a U.N. report said Tuesday.
Opposing Rallies Mark 'Dog Meat Day' in South Korea
Dozens of people opposed to dog meat consumption, including American actress Kim Basinger, rallied near the National Assembly in Seoul on Friday on one of three "dog meat days" in South Korea.
Amal Clooney Faults 'Collective Shrug' over Slain Journalist
Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney accused world leaders Wednesday of failing to protect journalists and responding with "a collective shrug" over the slaying of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi.
From Hot Sauce to Pop Gloss, US Products Seep into Iran
At a trendy restaurant in Iran's capital, customers sip Coca-Cola through bending straws as waiters bring caddies to their tables full of Heinz ketchup and two types of Tabasco sauce.
From Nazis to Hippies: End of the Road for Volkswagen Beetle
Volkswagen is halting production of the last version of its Beetle model this week at its plant in Puebla, Mexico. It's the end of the road for a vehicle that has symbolized many things over a history spanning the eight decades since 1938.
Powell Testimony to Be Studied for Signs of Coming Rate Cut
Every sentence Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks to Congress this week is sure to be parsed by investors who expect — and hope — the Fed will cut interest rates later this month for the first time in a decade.
UK Plan to Control Online Porn is Watched as Test Case
The global push to more tightly regulate the internet and big tech firms is spreading to one of the web's biggest and least visible corners: porn.
UK Lawmakers Back Gay Marriage, Abortion Access for N. Ireland
British lawmakers have voted in favor of legalizing same-sex marriages and expanding abortion access in Northern Ireland, though the vote won't automatically lead to changing laws.
UK Ambassador to US Quits Days After Leaked Cables on Trump
Britain's ambassador to the United States resigned Wednesday, just days after diplomatic cables criticizing President Donald Trump caused embarrassment to two countries that often celebrate having a "special relationship."
Former Olympic Swimmer Saves Drowning Newlywed Man
Former Italian Olympic swimmer Filippo Magnini saved a gay newlywed from drowning on a beach off the coast of Sardinia Sunday. Click for more info.
AP Exclusive: Nicki Minaj Pulls Out of Saudi Arabia Concert
Nicki Minaj is pulling out of a concert in Saudi Arabia because she says she wants to show support for women's rights, gay rights and freedom of expression.
Nintendo Shifts Some Switch Production from China to Vietnam
Nintendo Co. plans to start making its Switch video game console in Vietnam this year, transferring some of its production from China, a company spokesman said Tuesday.
UK Prime Minister Stands by Embattled US Ambassador
Prime Minister Theresa May backed Britain's ambassador to the United States on Tuesday after President Donald Trump cut off contact with him following the leak of diplomatic cables that branded the U.S. administration "inept."
Activist Hong Kong Singer Faces Down China at UN Rights Body
Just like her fellow Hong Kong protesters, pop star Denise Ho is standing up to China. Just like them, she seems to have gotten under Beijing's skin — this time at an international human rights venue.
Store Workers Call Cops on Customer for Conniption over Pride-Themed Garden Gnome
Employees at a supermarket in Plymouth, England, had to phone for the police when a customer went into paroxysms of rage over a rainbow-themed garden gnome.