6 Bulgarians convicted in the UK of spying for Russia across Europe face sentencing
LONDON — The Russian spy ring used code names from the movies, with the ringleader calling himself Jackie…
How the democracy sausage, a polling day snack, became Australia’s election symbol
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Many Australians arriving at polling places on Saturday followed their civic duty by eating…
Lebanon warns Hamas not to carry out any attacks from its territories
BEIRUT — Lebanese authorities warned the Hamas group Friday that it would face the “harshest measures” if it…
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…