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Jon Huntsman stepping down as U.S. ambassador to Russia

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

In his resignation letter, Huntsman urged the U.S. to hold Russia accountable for behavior that threatens its allies.

Troops lock down Kashmir as India votes to strip its status

By Emily Schmall, Associated Press

Indian lawmakers passed a bill Tuesday that strips the statehood from the Indian-administered portion of Muslim-majority Kashmir amid an indefinite security lockdown in the disputed Himalayan territory, actions that neighboring Pakistan warned could lead to war.

Taliban say differences resolved on U.S. troop withdrawal

By Cara Anna, Kathy Gannon, Associated Press

The United States and the Taliban have resolved differences in peace talks over the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan and guarantees from the insurgents that they will cut ties with other extremist groups, a Taliban official said Tuesday.

Global stocks rebound as China eases up on currency

By Pan Pylas, Associated Press

The more buoyant tone follows a big sell-off Monday, when stocks were hammered after the Chinese government allowed its currency to depreciate against the dollar and was accused by the U.S. Treasury Department of being a currency manipulator.

China stabilizes currency but tensions with US remain high

By Joe McDonald, Associated Press

The move came a day after Beijing sent financial markets tumbling by allowing the currency to fall to an 11-year low.

China warns Hong Kong protesters that punishment is coming

By Yanan Wang, Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press

China warned Tuesday that it will be "only a matter of time" before it punishes those behind two months of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.

Trump freezes Venezuelan government assets amid tensions

By Joshua Goodman, Deb Reichmann, Associated Press

The Trump administration froze all Venezuelan government assets in a dramatic escalation of tensions with Nicolás Maduro that places his socialist administration alongside a short list of adversaries from Cuba, North Korea, Syria and Iran.

News Wrap: Police and protesters clash again in Hong Kong

In our news wrap Monday, more violence erupted in Hong Kong after a strike by pro-democracy forces disrupted commuter traffic. Police fired tear gas to disperse the crowds, while Chief Executive Carrie Lam urged restraint by the protesters. Meanwhile, stocks…

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North Korea fires projectiles twice into sea, South Korea says

By Associated Press

South Korea's military says North Korea fired unidentified projectiles twice into the sea as it continues to ramp up weapons tests amid stalemated nuclear negotiations with the United States.

Lashing back, China lets yuan drop and halts U.S. farm purchases

By Paul Wiseman, Joe McDonald, Associated Press

The moves, which came four days after President Donald Trump threatened more taxes on Chinese imports, knocked stock markets worldwide into a tailspin.