May 24, 2017 US Defense chief affirms commitment to protecting Turkey U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to protecting Turkey at a meeting with the Turkish prime minister in London.
May 24, 2017 The Latest: UN envoy cautions against soft Syria partition The Latest on Syria (all times local): 2:15 p.m.
May 24, 2017 Scientists name newly ID'd dino for Ghostbusters monster Scientists in Toronto have named a newly identified dinosaur after a monster from the original "Ghostbusters" film.
May 24, 2017 Syrian Kurds clear mines after taking town, dam from IS Syrian Kurdish-led forces say they are carrying out mine-clearing operations at the country's largest dam and the nearby town of Tabqa a day after seizing them from Islamic State militants.
May 24, 2017 Emirates airline profits down 83 percent in past year Emirates Group, which operates the Middle East's largest airline, says profits have fallen by 70 percent to $670 million, though revenue increased slightly to around $26 billion.
May 24, 2017 S. Korea's Moon to send delegation to China amid frayed ties South Korea's new president has told his Chinese counterpart that he plans to send a special delegation to Beijing for talks on North Korea and a contentious U.S. missile-defense shield.
May 24, 2017 A year later, promises of Brazil's Temer are on hold or lost One year ago Friday, then Vice President Michel Temer took over Brazil's presidency from Dilma Rousseff, who was suspended and later permanently removed from office after a brutal impeachment fight that exposed deep divisions in Latin America's largest nation.
May 23, 2017 China's 'Silk Road' stirs unease over its strategic goals In a mountain valley in Kashmir, plans are under way for Chinese engineers guarded by Pakistani forces to expand the lofty Karakoram Highway in a project that is stirring diplomatic friction with India.
May 23, 2017 Dozens hurt, 1 dead in violent day of protests in Venezuela Dozens of protesters have been injured in Venezuela's capital and a 27-year-old man has died in another day of violent clashes during demonstrations demanding elections.
May 23, 2017 Puerto Rico university students demand leader's resignation Thousands of students are demanding that the interim president of Puerto Rico's largest public university resign amid looming budget cuts.
