April 24, 2017 US Defense Sec'y Mattis in Afghanistan to discuss war needs U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has arrived unannounced in Afghanistan.
April 24, 2017 Al-Qaida leader tells fighters to prepare for long Syria war Al-Qaida's leader has urged his followers and all militants in Syria to unite ranks and prepare for protracted jihad, or holy war.
April 24, 2017 Army of 60 robbers gets away with spectacular heist in Paraguay One police officer was killed and two guards were wounded. Some civilians also sustained minor injuries.
April 24, 2017 Diplomats representing ancient civilizations meet in Athens Diplomats representing ancient civilizations have met in the Greek capital for the first time as part of a new 10-member international club.
April 24, 2017 Afghan army chief, defense minister resign following attack Afghan officials say the country's army chief and the defense minister have resigned following the weekend Taliban attack at a northern army base that killed more than 100 military and other personnel.
April 24, 2017 Amid North Korea crisis, Pence becomes Trump emissary abroad As tensions rose on the Korean peninsula, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, who has President Donald Trump's trust but little diplomatic experience to go with it, became the top American official headed to the region after North Korea again failed to successfully launch a ballistic missile.
April 24, 2017 Report: Companies not complying with Bangladesh garment plan An international rights group says dozens of global clothing companies are not complying with a plan to ensure better safety in Bangladesh garment factories following the deadly collapse of a building four years ago.
April 24, 2017 Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons in waters crucial for global commerce and rich in fish and potential oil and gas reserves: ___ EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a weekly look at the latest developments in the South China Sea, home to several territorial conflicts that have raised tensions in the region.
April 24, 2017 Emiratis, Malaysians reach $1.2B deal over troubled fund Emirati and Malaysian officials say they've reached a deal over the indebted and troubled Malaysian investment fund 1MDB, with the UAE set to receive $1.2 billion over this year.
April 24, 2017 New Zealand: US doctor must pay reparations for deadly crash A Wisconsin heart surgeon who was vacationing in New Zealand when he caused a highway accident that killed two people and injured four others has been ordered to make reparation payments but has avoided jail time.
