Syria says military operation against Assad-linked gunmen in coastal region ends
DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria’s interim government on Monday announced the end of a days-long military operation against insurgents…
A federal judge in Seattle blocks Trump’s effort to halt the refugee admissions system
SEATTLE (AP) — A federal judge in Seattle blocked President Donald Trump’s effort to halt the nation’s refugee…
Hungarians will decide whether Ukraine can join the European Union, Orbán says
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Hungary will be the one to decide whether Ukraine is able to achieve its…
Suspect in fatal stabbing attack had an ‘Islamic terror motive,’ Austrian official says
VIENNA (AP) — Austrian authorities said the stabbing of six passersby that left a 14-year-old boy dead was…
White South Africans gather in support of Trump and his claims that they are victims of racism
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Some white South Africans showed support for President Donald Trump on Saturday and…
Munich: At least 28 are hurt as driver plows into a demonstration
BERLIN (AP) — A driver drove a car into a labor union demonstration in central Munich on Thursday,…
Italy takes back 43 migrants it planned to process in Albania
SHENGJIN, Albania — An Italian navy ship on Saturday took migrants to Italy from asylum processing centers in…
After economic meltdown and war with Israel, Lebanon’s new prime minister vows to rebuild
BEIRUT — Lebanon’s prime minister-designate vowed Tuesday to work on building a modern state in the crisis-hit country,…
EU seeks assurances about a peaceful future from Syria’s new leaders
BRUSSELS — European Union nations want guarantees from Syria’s new leaders that they are preparing for a peaceful…
Germany and other European countries suspend decisions on Syrians’ asylum bids after Assad’s fall
BERLIN — Germany and several other European countries said Monday they are suspending decisions on asylum claims by…
Europe’s human rights watchdog urges Cyprus to let migrants stuck in UN buffer zone seek asylum
NICOSIA, Cyprus — A senior official with Europe’s top human rights watchdog has urged the government of ethnically…
Israel passes legislation to restrict UN agency providing aid to Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli lawmakers passed two laws on Monday that could threaten the work of the main…