Aug 15 Russian shells kill 3, injured 20 in Donetsk, Ukrainian officials say By Paul Byrne, Associated Press Ukrainian authorities say at least three civilians have been killed and 20 others wounded in the latest Russian artillery barrages. Continue reading
Aug 15 Myanmar court adds 6 years to Suu Kyi prison sentence with corruption charges By Grant Peck, Associated Press A court in military-ruled Myanmar has convicted the country's ousted leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, on more corruption charges, adding six years to her earlier 11-year prison sentence. Continue reading
Aug 15 Afghanistan marks anniversary of Taliban takeover By Rahim Faiez, Ebrahim Noroozi, Associated Press The Taliban are marking a year since they seized the Afghan capital of Kabul. Continue reading
Aug 15 Kenya’s Ruto declared president in close election, faces possible court challenge By Cara Anna, Associated Press After last-minute chaos that could foreshadow a court challenge, Kenya's electoral commission chairman has declared Deputy President William Ruto the winner of the close presidential election over five-time contender Raila Odinga. Continue reading
Aug 15 China announces new military drills around Taiwan as U.S. congressional delegation visits By Johnson Lai, Associated Press China has announced more military drills around Taiwan as the self-governing island's president met with members of a new U.S. congressional delegation. Continue reading
Aug 15 WNBA star Brittney Griner appeals her Russian prison sentence for cannabis By Jim Heintz, Associated Press Russian news agencies reported that lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner have filed an appeal of her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession. Continue reading
Aug 15 Iran denies involvement in Salman Rushdie attack but justifies assault By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press An Iranian government official has denied that Tehran was involved in the assault on author Salman Rushdie. Continue reading
Aug 15 Fire at Cairo Coptic church kills 41, at least 15 children among the dead By Samy Magdy, Associated Press A fire ripped through a packed Coptic Orthodox church during morning services in Egypt's capital, killing 41 worshippers, including at least 15 children, and injuring 16 others. Continue reading
Aug 14 Watch 2:53 News Wrap: Online threats rise to ‘unprecedented’ levels after FBI search In our news wrap Sunday, online threats against federal officials are increasing after the FBI's search of Trump's home, a man drove into a Capitol barrier and died in an apparent suicide, a Palestinian gunman opened fire on a bus… Continue watching
Aug 14 Watch 4:23 Climate change is worsening heat waves in oceans. Here’s why that’s a problem By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery, Juliet Fuisz, Claire Mufson This summer has seen record-high temperatures around the world, but the damaging effects of heat do not stop at the water's edge. In Europe, the Mediterranean Sea has been experiencing elevated temperatures since May, with deadly consequences for delicate underwater… Continue watching