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Surge in votes for Sweden's far-right

The strong polling performance of a far-right nationalist party in Sweden's general election on Sunday has stirred anxiety and debate in one of Europe's most liberal countries.

Syria and Russia restart airstrikes in Idlib 'prelude'

DAMASCUS - Syria and Russia resumed airstrikes in Idlib and Hama on Sunday, as Damascus stepped up its assault on the rebels' last major stronghold after a Russian-Iranian-Turkish summit failed to agree a cease-fire.

Seven wounded in attack; terror ruled out

PARIS - Seven people including two British tourists were wounded in Paris late on Sunday by a knife-wielding man, a terrifying attack that bystanders tried to stop by throwing petanque balls at the assailant.

Abe aims for Constitution change in bid for extended term

TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, eyeing a historic extended term, on Monday reaffirmed his resolve to revise the nation's postwar Pacifist Constitution and said he hoped his party could submit a proposal to parliament later this year.

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Questions surround chaotic week

Immediately after the Labor Day holiday, the White House as well as average US households faced a laborious double task: how to digest and deal with the release of excerpts from an explosive book on Tuesday, which painted a picture of a chaotic US administration?

Parade held for 70th Foundation Day

PYONGYANG - A massive parade was held in Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang on Sunday morning to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Marches urge action on climate change

PARIS - More than 18,000 people marched on Saturday in Paris as part of an international mobilization to show popular support for urgent measures to combat climate change in advance of a San Francisco summit.

Wang Yi: Economic corridor adds no debt to Pakistan

The construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has gained concrete outcomes and does not add to Pakistan's debt burden, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in Islamabad on Saturday.

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Criminals can't purge the urge to cheer their team

Argentines are renowned the world over for their passion for soccer.