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Two ancient tombs found in cemetery

LUXOR - Egypt on Saturday announced the discovery of two small ancient tombs in the southern city Luxor dating back some 3,500 years and hoped it will help the country's efforts to revive its ailing tourism sector.

France caught in war with wolves

SERON, France - Furtive, wily and the animal of fairy tales, wolves fascinate nature lovers, but they raise fears among French sheep breeders who are trying to save their flocks.

Sri Lanka joins initiative with port handover

COLOMBO - Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Saturday that his country had joined the Belt and Road Initiative with the launch of operations at the Hambantota Port through a joint venture with China.

Retailers float idea on plastic bottles

LONDON - A return scheme for plastic bottles could soon allow British consumers to enjoy a drink of juice or water without adding to a sea of pollution - as well as getting some of their money back.

Women scarce in male-dominated Nobel history

STOCKHOLM - The Nobel Prize statistics are dour reading for women, who've been awarded only one of every 20 prizes. And while the numbers are slowly improving, the Sunday prize ceremony will be an all-male affair for the second straight year.

Britain, EU in Brexit breakthrough

The United Kingdom and the European Union announced a historic separation deal on Friday after half a year of tough negotiations.

Pearl Harbor survivors remember the fallen

HONOLULU, Hawaii - Survivors gathered on Thursday at the site of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor to remember fellow servicemen killed in the early morning raid 76 years ago.

US Jerusalem move sparks protests

JERUSALEM - Palestinian protesters in the West Bank clashed with Israeli soldiers on Friday, after US President Donald Trump announced his country now recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Social Democrats OK talks on new Merkel govt

BERLIN - Germany's center-left Social Democrats have agreed to open talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives on whether to renew their governing coalition or at least support a minority government.

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New generation riding wave to surfing stardom

SAQUAREMA, Brazil - Slightly built and just 10 years old, Rickson Falcao looks no match for the waves crashing onto Brazil's Atlantic coast. But within seconds of launching his surf board, the kid is transformed.