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U.S. implicates Saudi crown prince in Khashoggi's killing

By Eric Tucker, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

Saudi Arabia's crown prince approved an operation to kill or capture a U.S.-based journalist inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. That's according to a newly declassified U.S. intelligence report released Friday.

Hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls taken in mass abduction

By Sam Olukoya, Associated Press

Gunmen abducted 317 girls from a boarding school in northern Nigeria on Friday, police said, the latest in a series of mass kidnappings of students in the West African nation.

WATCH: U.S. strike, first under Biden, kills Iran-backed militiaman in Syria

By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Lolita C. Baldor, Robert Burns, Associated Press

The Pentagon said the strikes were retaliation for a rocket attack in Iraq earlier this month that killed one civilian contractor and wounded a U.S. service member and other coalition troops.

Vaccination 'passports' may help reopen the world. They also may foster inequity

By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press

Governments say getting vaccinated and having proper documentation will smooth the way to travel, entertainment and other social gatherings in a post-pandemic world. But who stands to gain and who is at risk of being left behind?…

U.S. bombs facilities in Syria used by Iran-backed militia

By Robert Burns, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

The U.S. was retaliating for a rocket attack earlier this month that killed one civilian contractor and wounded a U.S. service member and other coalition troops.

European court says governments must prove climate change effort

By Barry Hatton, Associated Press

A top European court is forcing 33 governments to prove they are cutting emissions in line with the requirements of the 2015 Paris climate accord.

News Wrap: Biden says the U.S. is ahead of schedule on COVID-19 vaccinations

In our news wrap Thursday, President Biden says the U.S. is ahead of schedule on COVID vaccinations with more than 45 million people receiving at least one shot, the number of Americans filing new unemployment claims fell, supporters of Myanmar's…

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Medical oxygen scarce in Africa, Latin America amid virus

By Carley Petesch, Lori Hinnant, Associated Press

A crisis over the supply of medical oxygen for coronavirus patients has struck nations in Africa and Latin America, where warnings went unheeded at the start of the pandemic and doctors say the shortage has led to unnecessary deaths.

Pro-military marchers in Myanmar attack anti-coup protesters

By Associated Press

Supporters of Myanmar's junta attacked protesters demanding the end to the military government that took power in a coup, using slingshots, iron rods and knives Thursday to injure several of the demonstrators.

Armenian prime minister slams 'coup attempt' as political tensions rise

By Avet Demourian, Associated Press

Armenia's prime minister accused top military officers of attempting a coup after they demanded he step down, adding fuel to months of protests calling for his resignation.