EU set for show of unity as Russia invasion fears mount
BRUSSELS — European Union foreign ministers are aiming to put on a fresh display of resolve and unity in support of Ukraine on Monday, amid deep uncertainty about whether President …
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China sends 39 warplanes toward Taiwan, largest formation in new year
TAIPEI, TAIWAN — China flew 39 warplanes toward Taiwan in its largest such sortie of the new year, continuing a pattern that the island has answered by scrambling its own …
Read MoreU.K. court to rule on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s bid to prevent U.S. extradition
LONDON — Britain’s High Court is set to rule Monday on whether WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can take his fight against U.S. extradition to the U.K. Supreme Court. The decision …
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Here’s why the effort to help Afghanistan is falling short
WASHINGTON — As winter deepens, a grim situation in Afghanistan is getting worse. Freezing temperatures are compounding misery from the downward spiral that has come with the fall of the …
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Australian admits abducting Cleo Smith, 4, from family tent
PERTH, AUSTRALIA — A man pleaded guilty Monday to abducting a 4-year-old girl from her family’s camping tent on Australia’s west coast last year. Police found Cleo Smith alone in …
Read MoreFrench fashion designer Thierry Mugler dies at 73
TOKYO — French fashion designer Manfred Thierry Mugler, whose dramatic designsxjmtzyw were worn by celebrities like Madonna, Lady Gaga and Cardi B, has died. He was 73. He died Sunday, …
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Two Canadians killed in Mexico shooting had criminal connections: Mexican reports
Dense jungle outside a Mexican luxury resort provided cover for an alleged gunman to escape Friday, according to Mexican police, after he shot three Canadians, including two men who have …
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Human rights groups concerned after Afghan women allegedly abducted after protest
KABUL — Protesting for women’s rights in Afghanistan has become increasingly dangerous since the Taliban takeover in the summer, according to activist groups, as protests are met with new violence. …
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Climate change is making it harder for plants to spread seeds via animals
The loss of biodiversity of birds and mammals from human-induced climate change has reduced the ability of plants to spread their seeds via animals, according to a new study. Published …
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Taliban begin talks in Norway as hunger stalks Afghanistan
OSLO, NORWAY — A Taliban delegation led by acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Sunday started three days of talks in Oslo with Western officials and Afghan civil society …
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