Syria marks major victory on Army Day

DAMASCUS - As the country observed Army Day, Syrian troops on Wednesday successfully dislodged the Islamic State group from its last stronghold in Daraa province, the birthplace of the Syrian war.

Blame game begins after Greek fire

Panic and incompetence by police officers and local authorities in Greece a little over a week ago contributed to the carnage caused by wildfires that claimed at least 91 lives, according to an expert.

Three die in Zimbabwe vote unrest

HARARE, Zimbabwe - Three people died and scores of others were injured on Wednesday when protesting opposition supporters clashed with army and police in the capital city.

Excluding govt likely to end in talks failure

As the 17-year-old war in Afghanistan rumbles on, the United States and the Taliban have reportedly held talks aimed at finally bringing peace and security to the country.

Trump thanks Kim over US war remains

The handover of the remains of US soldiers from the 1950-53 Korean War by Pyongyang is a concrete step toward the pursuit of peace and shows its commitment to the agreement reached at the US-DPRK summit, a Chinese expert said.

President urges end to probe, setting off new storm

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Wednesday told his attorney general to end the high-profile investigation into alleged Russian election meddling that has ensnared key members of his presidential campaign and cast a long shadow over his White House.

Mexico plane crash survivors resume journeys

DURANGO, Mexico - Just a day after a harrowing escape from a crashed and burning Aeromexico jetliner, many of its 103 passengers and crew resumed their journeys, with some even boarding new flights from the same airport in western Mexico.

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US judge blocks blueprints for 3D guns

CHICAGO - A US judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the online publication of blueprints for 3D-printed firearms, in a last-ditch effort to stop a settlement US President Donald Trump's administration had reached with the company on releasing the digital documents.

Russia, Japan agree to expand cooperation

MOSCOW - Russian foreign and defense ministers and their Japanese counterparts have agreed to explore further cooperation in security and diplomacy, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

Fish could be next to suffer as rivers run low on air in Europe's record heat wave

BERLIN - The heat wave gripping large stretches of Europe has already been blamed for deadly forest fires and crop failures. Now freshwater fish could be its next victims.

Bird lands in Paris, rolls out scooters

Electric scooter rental company Bird has announced its launch in Europe starting with a pilot scheme in Paris this week and soon in Tel Aviv.