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UN Food Agency Members Vote to Elect New Director General
Members of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have started voting to elect the new head of the United Nation’s food agency.
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Building Under Construction Topples in Cambodia, Killing 17
Cambodian rescuers combing through the rubble of a collapsed seven-story building recovered the bodies of 17 construction workers and pulled out 24 injured, as authorities questioned four Chinese who were involved with the project.
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The Latest: Ethiopia Spokesman Says Military Chief Killed
The Latest on unrest in Ethiopia. (all times local):
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Thousands March for LGBT Rights in Ukraine’s Capital
Thousands of supporters of LGBT rights have marched through the center of Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, under a heavy police presence to separate them from opponents.
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The Latest: Bolton Says US ‘Prudence’ on Iran Isn’t Weakness
The Latest on tensions between the U.S. and Iran and in the Persian Gulf (all times local):
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Ethiopia Says Coup Attempt Thwarted, Military Chief Killed
Ethiopia’s government foiled a coup attempt in a region north of the capital, Addis Ababa, and the country’s military chief was shot dead, the prime minister said Sunday.
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Thai Soccer Team Marks Cave Ordeal Anniversary With Run
A year after they became trapped in a flooded cave at the start of a two-week ordeal, some of the 12 young Thai soccer players and their coach marked the anniversary of the drama on Sunday that propelled them into celebrities.
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Iranian General Warns US Against Uncontrollable Scope of War
An Iranian military commander warned on Sunday that any conflict with Iran would have uncontrollable consequences across the region and endanger the lives of U.S. forces, as tensions between Washington and Tehran have flared after the downing of an American surveillance drone.
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LEADING OFF: Pujols Wrapup in St Louis, Astros-Yanks Streak
A look at what’s happening around the majors today:
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Valeri Scores, Adds 3 Assists as Timbers Stop Dynamo 4-0
Diego Valeri scored on a penalty kick and added three assists, leading the Portland Timbers to a 4-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night.