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Poland, Germany and Lithuania say they will expel Russian diplomats after ex-spy poisoned

By Associated Press

The German foreign ministry said in a statement that the move was part of a joint European response to the Skripal case.

Trump administration to expel 60 Russian diplomats and close Seattle consulate

By Josh Lederman, Associated Press

The move was one of the most significant actions President Donald Trump's administration has taken to date to push back on Moscow and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

64 people die after shopping mall fire in Russia

By Nataliya Vasilyeva, Associated Press

The fire at the Winter Cherry mall in Kemerovo, a city about 1,900 miles east of Moscow, was extinguished by Monday morning after burning through the night. Firefighters were still recovering bodies as parts of the buildings were still smoldering.

Catalan ex-leader’s capture in Germany sparks mass protests

By Joseph Wilson, Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press

Carles Puigdemont's capture, aided by Spanish intelligence services, sparked protests of tens of thousands in Catalonia's main city of Barcelona.

What Facebook doesn’t tell you about information it collects

By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press

Facebook defends its data collection and sharing activities by noting that it's adhering to a privacy policy it shares with users, but activity isn’t limited to pages or posts.

Catalan ex-leader arrested in Germany on Spanish warrant

By Joseph Wilson and Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press

Carles Puigdemont, the fugitive ex-leader of Catalonia and ardent separatist, was arrested Sunday by German police on an international warrant as he tried to enter the country from Denmark.

Why Trump’s latest steps heighten risk of a global trade war

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

The world's financial markets are gripped by fear that an escalating trade rift between the United States and China may inflict far-reaching pain.

Thousands expected to leave second pocket in Syria’s Ghouta

By Bassem Mroue, Associated Press

Some 7,000 members of a rebel group and their relatives were preparing to leave eastern Ghouta to opposition-held areas north of the country Saturday.