Vatican issues ‘sede vacante’ postage stamps valid until a new pope is elected
VATICAN CITY — Vatican post offices and selected collectors’ shops this week started selling special stamps marking the…
Bloody fingers are just part of the game in this traditional German sport
PANG, Germany — Men in short leather pants and embroidered suspenders risked dislocated digits Sunday as they vied…
Former Croatia midfielder Nikola Pokrivač dies in car accident at age 39
ZAGREB, Croatia — Nikola Pokrivač, a former Croatia national team midfielder who played at the 2008 European Championship,…
Slovak lawmakers loyal to populist premier Fico approve law critics say will harm civil groups
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia’s parliament on Wednesday passed legislation that critics say will be detrimental for many nongovernmental…
US tariffs will weaken global economy and trigger inflation but not a global recession, IMF says
Surging U.S. tariffs will weaken the global economy and push up inflation this year, according to projections to…
Iran’s president insists Tehran does not seek a nuclear bomb and dangles US business opportunities
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s president again pledged Wednesday that his nation is “not after a nuclear bomb” ahead…
Fresh vs. familiar is the theme as U.S., Canada resume rivalry at women’s world hockey championships
Three years of major tinkering has U.S. women’s hockey coach John Wroblewski believing he has finally captured the…
Mariu, Bracewell 50s lift New Zealand to 264-8 in the 3rd ODI against Pakistan
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand — Opener Rhys Mariu and Michael Bracewell made half centuries and Daryl Mitchell passed…
Cyprus approves law enabling women to volunteer for military service
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus’ parliament on Thursday approved legislation allowing women to volunteer for military service in a…
Ben Yedder attempts soccer comeback in Iran after suspended prison sentence
Former France international Wissam Ben Yedder is trying to revive his career in Iran after almost a year…
Mine accident in Spain leaves two dead, with more potentially trapped
An accident at a mine in Spain’s northern Asturias region killed at least two people on Monday morning,…
What to know about tensions between Iran and the US as Tehran rejects direct talks with Washington
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran has responded to a letter sent by U.S. President Donald Trump to…