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North Korea Says It’s Suffering Worst Drought in Decades
North Korea says it is suffering its worst drought in nearly four decades amid concern about a food crisis in the country.
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Sudan’s Army, Protesters Strike Some Deals in Negotiations
Sudan’s ruling generals and the protesters who drove President Omar al-Bashir from power last month say they’re making progress in negotiations and have agreed on the length of the country’s transition period.
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EU Candidates Face Off in Live Debate a Week Before Polls
Leading candidates in the European Union elections are gearing up for a final televised debate before millions of people take part in the world’s biggest transnational polls on May 23-26.
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Admiral: US Hasn’t Stepped Up Sea Patrols to Confront China
A top U.S. admiral said Wednesday the Navy has not stepped up maritime patrols to challenge China’s sweeping territorial claims in the South China Sea but is maintaining a 'consistent' presence in the disputed waters.
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Poland Demands Reaction Over Assault of Ambassador to Israel
Poland’s prime minister on Wednesday condemned what he described as a 'xenophobic' attack on the country’s ambassador to Israel on a Tel Aviv street.
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Pope Gives Joyride to Migrant Kids Newly Arrived in Italy
Pope Francis has given a joyride in his popemobile to eight migrant children who recently arrived in Italy from Libya.
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Japan Space Startup Aims to Compete US Rivals Within Years
A Japanese startup that launched a rocket into space last month plans to provide low-cost rocket services and compete with American rivals such as SpaceX.
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UN Leader Travels to Pacific to See Climate Change Firsthand
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday that he’s traveling to three South Pacific island nations to see the effects of climate change firsthand.
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Family Questions How Inmate Jailed 17 Months Got Pregnant
Relatives of a jailed Alabama woman are questioning how the woman became pregnant.
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Huawei Exec: Possible US Market Curbs to Have Little Impact
A Huawei executive says possible new U.S. restrictions on its market access will have little impact on the Chinese tech giant, which does most of its business outside the United States.
