US Homeland Security chief is latest Trump departure

US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced the departure of Homeland Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, underscoring his intent to toughen immigration policy amid a surge in illegal crossings along the southern border, Agence France-Presse reported.

Cross-party talks seeking late Brexit compromise

With the possibility looming that the United Kingdom could crash out of the European Union on Friday with a no-deal Brexit, the British government on Monday continued with intense cross-party talks seeking a compromise that might include remaining in a customs union arrangement.

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Africa urged to speed up digitization

African countries should speed up their digital transitions to raise more financing for the continent's development, according to a recent report by the United Nations Economic Commission of Africa, or UNECA.

Palestinians denounce Israel's pledge to annex West Bank

JERUSALEM - Israel's leader will face a "real problem" if he follows through with his election campaign promise to annex Jewish settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, the Palestinian foreign minister said on Sunday.

Thai town celebrates its ancient Khmer heritage

CHALOEM PHRA KIAT, Thailand - On the scorching on Saturday afternoon, dozens of local Thai students dressed like apsaras were dancing together on the stairway in front of the main sanctuary of Phanom Rung, an ancient Khmer temple in northeastern Thailand. This is a part of an annual festival promoting culture and attract tourists.

UN plans Libya polls despite conflict

TRIPOLI/BENGHAZI, Libya - The United Nations is determined to hold Libya's national conference on possible elections on time, even as eastern forces advance on the capital Tripoli in an escalation of the conflict, a UN envoy said on Saturday, Reuters reported.

US may label Iranian Guards as terrorists

The US government may designate an arm of Iran's military a terrorist group, which would be a first for Washington. Iran vows to fight back.

G7 talks 'constructive', although disputes on two key issues remain

DINARD, France - The Group of Seven nations ended a foreign ministers' meeting in western France without quarreling on Saturday, as they looked to lay the groundwork for a leaders' summit in August despite the absence of the US Secretary of State, Reuters reported.

UK's May warns deal with opposition only way to secure Brexit

LONDON - British Prime Minister Theresa May on Saturday defended her decision to turn to Britain's main opposition party to get her EU divorce deal approved, warning without cross-party consensus Brexit could "slip through our fingers".

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How do you teach a 1-year-old quantum physics?

Like most fathers, I have kept up the habit of buying cartoon books for my baby girl, who is now one year old, to encourage her to develop an interest in the outside world.