Fans tremble as they recall horror

MANCHESTER, England - Rihanna Hardy had been excited about seeing Ariana Grande ever since she got her concert ticket as a Christmas gift. So when the day came, the 11-year-old left school a couple of hours early to make sure to get to Manchester Arena on time.

Outgoing WHO chief lauds progress

GENEVA - Margaret Chan, director-general of UN World Health Organization, will step down in July after 10 years of service, a period which has seen the public health sector achieve remarkable goals while tackling tough challenges.

Italy looks to put G7 focus on Africa

ROME - When US President Donald Trump and other leaders of the world's seven major industrialized nations gather in Sicily on Friday, they will enjoy a spectacular view of the Mediterranean Sea, but won't get any glimpse of boats full of migrants.

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Dutch universities see Brexit hike

THE HAGUE, The Netherlands - More international students are opting to study at Dutch universities, lured by degree courses taught in English, as Brexit threatens the international appeal of the United Kingdom's higher education.

Gardening as art goes on show at famous UK festival

LONDON - From the world's hottest chili to a garden inspired by music, Britons are celebrating their love for gardening this week at the Chelsea Flower Show, one of the world's biggest horticultural festivals.

Sea lion in Canada pulls girl into water in latest viral video

MONTREAL, Canada - Video of a sea lion grabbing a little girl and yanking her into the water at a wharf on Canada's Pacific coast has gone viral and prompted warnings against the dangers of feeding wild animals.

Elvis jet to be auctioned after sitting for 30 years

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico - A private jet once owned by Elvis Presley and featured on the National Geographic Channel is set to be auctioned after sitting on a runway for 30 years.

Bird-riding tourists have wings clipped

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Clambering onto an ostrich for a ride used to be popular among tourists in a South African town known as the "ostrich capital of the world."

Ousted S. Korean leader goes on trial

SEOUL - South Korea's ousted president Park Geun-hye, grim-faced and brought to court in handcuffs, went on trial on Tuesday over a sprawling corruption scandal that saw millions of people take to the streets and led to her downfall.

Trump, Abbas stress longing for Middle East peace

BETHLEHEM, Middle East - US President Donald Trump arrived in the West Bank city of Bethlehem on Tuesday to hold talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Both leaders stressed their longing for peace and for achieving a peaceful settlement for the Palestinians-Israeli conflict through peace negotiations.

'Conspiracy bill' draws backlash in Japan

TOKYO - Japan's lower house of parliament approved a bill on Tuesday allowing authorities to punish those found guilty of planning serious crimes, legislation that opponents said could be used to undermine basic civil liberties.