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After almost 4 years of war, Russian and Ukrainian officials meet in Geneva for U.S.-brokered talks

By Emma Burrows, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

Expectations for any breakthroughs in the scheduled two days of talks in Switzerland were low, with neither side apparently ready to budge from its positions on key territorial issues and future security guarantees.

PHOTOS: Year of the Horse gallops in with Lunar New Year prayers, robots and firecrackers

By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press

The Lunar New Year is the most important annual holiday in China and some other East Asian nations and is celebrated outside the region, too.

New Bangladesh prime minister sworn in after party's landslide win

By Julhas Alam, Associated Press

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, whose term will last for five years, is the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and former President Ziaur Rahman. He is also Bangladesh’s first male prime minister in 35 years.

Iran says it closed Strait of Hormuz for live fire drills as it held nuclear talks with U.S.

By Jamey Keaten, Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press

Iran announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday for live fire drills in a rare show of force as its negotiators held another round of indirect talks with the United States over the Islamic Republic's disputed…

Rubio bolsters Hungary's far-right leader days after push to mend U.S. ties in Europe

By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev

America’s top diplomat traveled to Hungary and endorsed that country’s far-right prime minister, who is seeking his fifth straight term in office. Viktor Orban has cracked down on the media, civil society and weakened judicial independence in Hungary. He also…

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Vatican expands visitor access at St. Peter's Basilica to mark its 400th anniversary

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

The Vatican on Monday outlined its plans to make better use of St. Peter’s and better redistribute the millions of people who pass through it each year, while at the same time protecting its artistic treasures.

U.S. troops arrive in Nigeria to help train soldiers, country's military says

By Dyepkazah Shibayan, Associated Press

The arrival followed a request by the Nigerian government to the U.S government for help with training, technical support and intelligence-sharing, the military said in a statement.

Injured by a fishing hook, this seabird knocked on the ER door for help

By Associated Press

The cormorant, a shiny black waterbird, had a triple fishing hook stuck in its beak when it made its presence known at the glass door of the Klinikum Links der Weser hospital in the German city of Bremen on Sunday.

Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a period of fasting and reflection

By Peter Smith, Associated Press

This is the week of Ash Wednesday, a solemn day of fasting and reflection that signals the start of Lent, the most penitential season of the church calendar for Catholics and many other Christians.

A look at Ramadan and how Muslims observe the holy month

By Mariam Fam, Associated Press

For Muslims, it’s a time for increased worship, religious reflection and charity. It also brings families and friends together in festive gatherings around meals to break their fast.