International Affairs

Another warm winter forecast for swath of US

WASHINGTON (AP) — Much of the U.S. should expect another warm winter, but not quite as…
Where’s the buzz? German study finds dramatic insect decline

BERLIN (AP) — The number of flying insects in Germany has been dropping at an “alarming”…
Sons of slain journalist call for Malta leader’s resignation

MILAN (AP) — Maltese authorities faced mounting pressure Thursday to ensure an independent investigation into the…
Spain set to strip Catalonia of powers over independence bid

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The crisis over Catalonia’s quest for independence escalated Thursday, as Spain’s central…
Russia’s Putin: Trump’s foes have blocked his agenda

MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia remains open to cooperation with Washington…
Court jails 2 Catalan independence leaders in sedition probe

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain’s confrontation with its independence-seeking region of Catalonia intensified Monday when a…
Las Vegans help after tragedy with garden, free services

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The day after a gunman opened fire on a country music festival…
Driver of deadly immigrant smuggling run pleads guilty

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The driver of a semitrailer packed with at least 39 immigrants, 10…
The Latest: Public warned to stay away from UK, Irish coasts

LONDON (AP) — The Latest on how the weakened remnants of Hurricane Ophelia are affecting Ireland…
UK leader makes surprise Brussels trip to undo Brexit logjam

LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May is speaking directly with leaders of some of…
Somalia truck bombing toll over 300 as scores missing

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — More than 300 people are dead after the truck bombing in Somalia’s…
Army Sgt. Bergdahl pleading guilty to desertion, misbehavior

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl told a military judge on Monday that…
Financials, tech companies lead US stocks slightly higher

U.S. stocks edged higher in early trading Monday, adding to the market’s five straight weeks…
Trump in Asia will call for increased pressure on NKorea

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will ask U.S. allies to pressure North Korea on…
Somalia truck bombing toll over 300 as funerals continue

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — The death toll from a truck bombing in Somalia’s capital has…