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Syrian soccer goalie who became rebel icon dies in battle

By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press

Abdelbaset Sarout, 27, rose to fame as a player for his home city of Homs and won international titles representing his country.

Sudan protesters call for civil disobedience to push army

By Bassam Hatoum, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Pro-democracy protest leaders on Saturday called on Sudanese to take part in acts of civil disobedience in a bid to pressure the military to hand over power after the deadly break-up of their main sit-in in the capital of Khartoum…

Pomp, parade marks Queen Elizabeth II's official birthday

By Danica Kirka, Associated Press

Queen Elizabeth II marked her official birthday Saturday with the annual Trooping the Color parade, a traditional display of British pageantry at its very best.

Trump suspends plan to place tariffs on Mexican goods

By Jill Colvin, Matthew Lee, Luis Alonso Lugo, Associated Press

"I am pleased to inform you that The United States of America has reached a signed agreement with Mexico," he wrote.

News Wrap: 'Good chance' of Mexico deal, Trump tweets

In our news wrap Friday, U.S. and Mexican negotiators held a third day of negotiations today in the face of President Trump’s looming tariff threat. As Trump headed home from Europe, he tweeted that there is a good chance for…

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AP analysis: Trump routinely stirs up discord on visits to U.S. allies

By Jonathan Lemire, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

President Donald Trump has proven himself to be an impolitic guest, soaking up pomp and pageantry while leaving behind hosts he scorched despite their best efforts to favor the president with flattery.

White House says Mexico tariffs set to take effect as talks continue

By Jill Colvin, Matthew Lee, Luis Alonso Lugo, Associated Press

Republicans in Congress have warned the White House that they are ready to stand up to the president to try to block his tariffs, which they worry would spike costs to U.S. consumers.

U.S. orders end to Turkey's involvement in F-35 program

By Lolita Baldor, Associated Press

The move is the latest in an ongoing dispute over Turkey's decision to buy the Russian-made S-400 missile defense system.

FIFA partners with the UN to promote gender equity

By Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press

The first Women's Football Convention was held in connection with the World Cup, which kicks off Friday in Paris with a match between host France and South Korea.

U.S. and Russia blame each other in near-collision of warships

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

The U.S. 7th Fleet said a Russian destroyer put the safety of the USS Chancellorsville and its crew at risk, forcing it to reverse all engines at full throttle to avoid a collision.