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US Places 7th at World Cup, Tops Poland 87-74 in Finale
Donovan Mitchell scored 16 points and handed out 10 assists, Joe Harris scored 14 and the U.S. defeated Poland 87-74 on Saturday for seventh place at the World Cup.
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Yemeni Officials Say Rebel Shelling Kills 13 Civilians
Yemeni security officials say shelling by Houthi rebels has killed at least 13 civilians including women and children in the provinces of Hodeida and Taiz.
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PHOTO GALLERY: A Selection of Pictures From the Past Week
Here’s your look at highlights from the weekly AP photo report, a gallery featuring a mix of front-page photography, the odd image you might have missed and lasting moments our editors think you should see.
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Doi, Hibino Set Up Rare All-Japanese WTA Final
Misaki Doi upset second-seeded Veronika Kudermetova 6-4, 6-3 Saturday to set up a rare all-Japanese final at the Japan Women’s Open.
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Indonesia Seals Off 30 Companies Over Forest Fires
Indonesia has sealed off 30 companies amid a row with Malaysia over forest fires that are spreading a thick, noxious haze around Southeast Asia, officials said Saturday.
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Germany’s Merkel Faces Decisive Week on Climate Protection
Chancellor Angela Merkel is promising that Germany will 'find its way to good climate protection,' but her governing coalition is still haggling over a major policy package that is due to be presented next week.
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The Latest: Germany Ready to Take ¼ of Rescued Migrants
The Latest on the flow of migrants into Europe (all times local):
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Italy: Rescue Boat With 82 Migrants Can Dock at Italian Isle
A charity rescue ship with 82 migrants aboard said Saturday it has received permission to sail to a tiny southern Italian island, in a possible sign Italy’s hard line against such vessels might be easing somewhat under the new government.
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Skirmishes Break Out in Hong Kong Mall Amid Counter Rallies
Skirmishes broke out Saturday between supporters of the ongoing protests for democratic reforms in Hong Kong and supporters of the central government at a shopping mall in the semiautonomous Chinese territory.
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Algerian Army Chief Wants New Election; Protesters Want More
Algeria is at a harrowing political impasse. Africa’s largest country hasn’t had an elected president for five months, and the powerful army chief wants to change that by holding an election, which he hopes will quell long-running protests he sees as a threat to his energy-rich nation’s stability. But many citizens want more.
