150,000 cows to be culled in N. Zealand

WELLINGTON - New Zealand plans to slaughter about 150,000 cows as it tries to eradicate a strain of disease-causing bacteria from the national herd.

Media: Moon may attend Trump-Kim summit

The Republic of Korea said on Monday that holding a three-way summit between the ROK, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the United States will depend on the outcome of the DPRKUS summit.

Brazilian govt makes concessions to lure truckers back to work

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Brazil's President Michel Temer announced late on Sunday new measures to reduce operating costs for truckers in a bid to end a weeklong protest that has severely hampered the flow of food, fuel and key exports in Latin America's largest economy.

Russia says 4 soldiers among dozens killed in battle with IS

Russian Defense Ministry confirmed the deaths of four Russian soldiers in clashes with extremists in eastern Syria in a statement on Sunday.

More awareness urged to stem Ebola spread in DR Congo

KINSHASA, DR Congo - More awareness is being urged among the population of the Democratic Republic of Congo amid the rising number of suspected and confirmed cases of Ebola in the northwestern part of the country.

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'Quiet revolution' ends Ireland's abortion ban

DUBLIN - Hundreds of people, mostly women, gathered in the court of an 18th century government building complex in the downtown area of the Irish capital Dublin on Saturday evening.

Standoff in Italy over choice of new economy minister

ROME - The political standoff in Italy continued on Saturday over President Sergio Mattarella's refusal to approve the euroskeptic coalition's choice for economy minister.

Hollywood star Freeman denies assault claims

NEW YORK - Morgan Freeman says he likes to compliment people to make them feel at ease around him but that he has never sexually assaulted women.

Strongest cyclone kills at least 6 after savage strike on Oman, Yemen

SALALAH, Oman - Oman on Sunday advised all private sector establishments in Dhofar region to shut down for three days after Cyclone Mekunu hit the southern part of the Gulf Arab country, causing extensive damage that halted operations at Salalah port.

'Deadbeat' parents pursued for support

CANBERRA - Record numbers of Australian parents with outstanding child support debts are being stopped from traveling overseas, with more than one parent a day being prevented from boarding planes or ships until they pay.

Putin, Abe agree to keep working on peace treaty

MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday discussed a post-World War II peace treaty and agreed to keep on searching for solutions to related issues, according to the Kremlin.