Candidates of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) presidential election, from left, Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi, former Economic Security Minister Takayuki Kobayashi, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, former Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, Foreign Minister...
LDP CANDIDATES FOR PM – This photo combination shows the candidates of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party for the party's upcoming presidential election. Top row from left, former Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba, and Economic Security Minister Sanae...
NEW YORK (AP) — France’s foreign minister said Wednesday that his country and the United States are working on a proposal for a 21-day cease-fire “to allow for negotiations” in the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah that has killed more than 600 people in Lebanon in recent...
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis took the unusual decision Wednesday to expel 10 people – a bishop, priests and laypeople -- from a troubled Catholic movement in Peru after a Vatican investigation uncovered “sadistic” abuses of power, authority and spirituality. FILE - Vatican investigators...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — An enormous Hurricane Helene swamped parts of Mexico on Wednesday as it churned on a path forecasters said would take it to Florida as a major storm with a surge that could swallow entire homes, a chilling warning that sent residents scrambling for higher ground, closed...
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday pledged to build an economy that is both pro-business and helps the middle class as she pushed back against Republican nominee Donald Trump ’s claims that she’s advancing “communist” ideas. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Vice President...
The global "Choose Truth" campaign was launched on Tuesday, September 24, as part of the lead-up to World News Day on September 28. More than 100 countries, hundreds of news organizations, media associations, and individuals will join forces to highlight the importance of...
Pope Francis, right, talks with Belgium's King Philippe during a private audience at the Vatican, Monday, March 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Gabriel Bouys, Pool, File) VATICAN CITY (AP) — Fresh off a four-nation tour of Asia, where he saw record-setting crowds and vibrant church communities, Pope...
Spectators wave Chinese flags as military vehicles carrying DF-41 nuclear ballistic missiles roll during a parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Communist China in Beijing on Oct. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File) TAIPEI (AP) — China test-fired an...
Participants hold posters celebrating equality in marriage during the Pride Parade in Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday, June 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit, File) BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's landmark marriage equality bill was officially written into law Tuesday, allowing same-sex couples...
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer addresses members at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, England, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Jon Super) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s slip-up during Labour Party’s first annual conference on Tuesday made him call for the...
Officials from the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Ministry of Employment and Labor talk with Filipino caregivers to discuss the challenges they face at a meeting room in Gangnam District, Seoul, Tuesday. (Yonhap) By JUNG DA-HYUN The central and local governments are considering...
