Comey labels Trump 'unfit' to hold office

US leader says he never pressed ex-FBI director to be loyal to him

Gang deny brutal rape, killing of girl

NEW DELHI - Eight men accused of raping and murdering an 8-year-old girl pleaded not guilty on Monday to the horrific crime that has sparked revulsion and brought thousands to India's streets in protest.

Anti-slavery hotline uncovers 5,000 victims in first year in Britain

LONDON - Britain's modern slavery helpline received thousands of calls in its first full year and identified nearly 5,000 potential victims being exploited in car washes, construction sites, nail bars and brothels, an anti-trafficking charity said on Monday.

S. Koreans mourn for victims of Sewol sinking

SEOUL - South Korea held a nationwide memorial on Monday for the victims of the Sewol, the ferry that sank in 2014.

German minister to carmakers: Invest in electric cars or lose out

BERLIN - The German automotive industry must invest heavily in electric car technology and develop battery production facilities in Europe to keep up with global competitors, Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said in a newspaper interview published on Monday.

'Global chaos' if West hits Syria again

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Sunday that further Western attacks on Syria would bring chaos to world affairs, following the US-led tripartite military attacks on alleged chemical weapons facilities in the nation.

Facebook takes out ads to tout new EU data protection law

BERLIN - Facebook took out full-page ads in European newspapers on Monday to trumpet tough new EU legislation that promises "more data protection for you", as the company seeks to win back trust following a damaging privacy scandal.

Arab summit concludes with strong appeal for regional peace and unity

DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia - The yearly Arab League Summit concluded with unwavering stands for preserving regional peace and unity, especially the problems related to Jerusalem, Syria, Yemen and Iran.

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DPRK pledges to deepen friendship ties with China

PYONGYANG - The top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Kim Jong-un, pledged to jointly write a new chapter in the friendship with China during a meeting with a senior Chinese official in Pyongyang.

Spring storm blasts central US with snow, winds

MINNEAPOLIS - A storm system stretching from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes has buffeted the central United States with heavy snow, winds, rain and hail, forcing flight cancellations, creating treacherous road conditions and killing at least three people, including a sleeping 2-year-old Louisiana girl.

Another rape reported amid protests over brutal assaults

MUMBAI - Days after the arrest of a lawmaker from India's ruling party in connection with the rape of a teenager, another case of the brutal rape and murder of a girl was reported on Sunday in the western state of Gujarat.