Sep 14 After decades of insurgency, Muslim region in Philippines votes in its first parliamentary election By Teresa Cerojano, Associated Press The vote on Monday marks a crucial step toward self-rule after decades of insurgency in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Continue reading
Sep 14 Some Russians flee country, citing Ukraine war draft fears and loss of freedoms By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press Some Russians have left the country this year amid rumors of a new mobilization of troops for the war in Ukraine as well as a crackdown on their personal freedoms. Continue reading
Sep 14 Trump doubled down on backing a united Ireland, reigniting a divisive political issue. Here's what to know By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Northern Ireland's status has been contentious since it remained part of the United Kingdom after most of Ireland gained independence from Britain a century ago. Continue reading
Sep 14 Carney pitches Canada to global investors amid trade war with Trump By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Carney is pitching Canada's energy and critical minerals, educated workforce, global trade access and political stability as reasons to invest. Continue reading
Sep 14 Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win the U.S. Open title and extend Grand Slam drought by American men By Brian Mahoney, Associated Press "I know today 99.9% of the people wanted Ben to win, so I'm very sorry first of all," Zverev said during the trophy presentation. Continue reading
Sep 14 Saudi oil pipeline hit in strikes will be mostly out of service for several weeks By Samy Magdy, Associated Press The developments further strain Saudi Arabia's effort to get its oil to market while avoiding the Strait of Hormuz, the choke point at the mouth of the Persian Gulf where Iranian attacks have stifled shipping. Continue reading
Sep 14 Trump says he's lifting 10% tariff on Irish whiskey because 'everybody's been bugging me' By Darlene Superville, Jill Lawless, Associated Press President Donald Trump announced in April that he was lifting certain tariffs on U.K. whiskey, which includes Scotch and spirits made in Northern Ireland, creating an imbalance with Ireland. Continue reading
Sep 14 Trump says he'll consider releasing 9/11 records after families' request By Associated Press President Donald Trump said Sunday that he will look into requests from families of Sept. 11 victims to release records that could shed light on Saudi Arabia’s alleged role in the attacks 25 years ago. Continue reading
Sep 13 Partial returns show close race between Sweden's conservative government and left-wing opposition By Kostya Manenkov, Associated Press Exit polls from public broadcaster SVT had initially shown the left-wing parties ahead by several percentage points but with two-thirds of the actual vote counted, the two blocs were nearly dead even. Continue reading
Sep 13 Iranian cargo ship is struck, and talks between Tehran and its neighbors are postponed By Samy Magdy, Sally Abou AlJoud, Cara Anna, Associated Press The attack drew attention back to the strait after threats to shipping in the Red Sea intensified last week. Iran-backed Houthi rebels battling government forces in Yemen captured an island on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial shipping alternative to… Continue reading