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Woman suspected of trying to kill tycoon in Monaco bombing found dead in Ukraine

By Associated Press

The woman suspected of trying to kill a Ukrainian business tycoon in a bombing attack in Monaco last week was found dead in Ukraine with gunshot wounds to the head.

Explosions rock Syria's capital during French President Macron's visit

By Omar Albam, Ghaith Alsayed, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press

Explosions have rocked Syria’s capital as France’s president is visiting, and the Interior Ministry says at least 18 people were wounded.

What to know about NATO's summit in Turkey

By Lorne Cook, Associated Press

President Donald Trump and his NATO counterparts are gathering in Turkey on Tuesday for a two-day summit that comes at a turning point in the organization’s history as the United States steps back from its traditional security role in Europe.

WATCH: Trump says in Erdogan meeting that U.S. will lift Turkey sanctions, consider selling F-35s

By Lorne Cook, Suzan Fraser, Abby Sewell, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

“We’re going to be taking the sanctions off, OK?” President Donald Trump said in response to a question during a meeting at the presidential palace in Ankara.

Can NATO allies deliver on promises to increase military spending?

By Nick Schifrin, Veronica Vela, Zeba Warsi

President Trump is departing for a pivotal summit with NATO allies after a year in which he's questioned European countries’ sovereignty and doubted the alliance's very utility. Nick Schifrin reports from Ankara, Turkey, where the NATO summit will take place.

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News Wrap: Funeral held for Iran's late Supreme Leader

In our news wrap Monday, hundreds of thousands attended a funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Hamas dissolved its government in Gaza as it prepares to transfer power, officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo…

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NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targets

By Lorne Cook, Suzan Fraser, Associated Press

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Monday demanded that members put forward “clear, concrete and credible plans” to reach the organization’s defense spending targets at its annual summit in Ankara.

Canada selects German company to build submarine fleet as it boosts NATO spending

By Rob Gillies, Associated Press

The decision Monday came before Prime Minister Mark Carney headed to this week’s NATO summit, where allies face pressure to back higher defense spending with concrete plans.

Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career ends after Mikel Merino's late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals

By Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press

Spain advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time since winning its only World Cup title in 2010. La Roja will play either the United States or Belgium on Friday in Inglewood, California.