Smaller nations beat back diseases

Smaller African countries have a greater commitment than their richer continental counterparts to fighting Neglected Tropical Diseases, or NTDs, according to the Uniting to Combat NTDs, a nongovernmental organization.

Franchisees protest 24/7 demands

Franchise operators in Japan are fighting against 7-Eleven's 24-hour policy, a move that brought the convenience store chain's round-the-clock service center stage amid the country's increasing labor shortage.

Rising China provides EU opportunities

Europe should further seize the opportunities of a rising China to boost its economic growth in a fast-changing world, according to a report by a group of leading European economists.

Brain pump offers hope to Parkinson's patients

Researchers in the United Kingdom have found a new method to deliver medication to sufferers of neurological diseases which could revolutionize treatment of several life-restricting conditions.

Kiev drops out of Eurovision after spat with singer

Ukraine has pulled out of this year's Eurovision song contest "due to excessive politicization" and the selected singer has decided to quit.

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House votes to block border emergency

WASHINGTON - House Democrats have ignored a veto threat and passed legislation that would stymie President Donald Trump's bid for billions of extra dollars for a United States-Mexico border wall.

UN Security Council discusses Venezuela crisis

The United Nations Security Council convened on Tuesday to discuss the situation in Venezuela as clashes over the weekend at Venezuela's borders with Colombia and Brazil have captured international attention.

Govt report paints bleak picture of no-deal Brexit

The United Kingdom's economy could be 9 percent weaker if the nation leaves the European Union without a post-separation cooperation agreement with the bloc.

Iranian president rejects Zarif's resignation

TEHERAN - Iran's president rejected the resignation of his foreign minister on Wednesday, throwing his full support behind the diplomat who negotiated the country's nuclear deal with world powers.

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India strikes inside Pakistan after attack

ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI - The Pakistani military said on Tuesday that Indian warplanes violated the Line of Control in the disputed Kashmir region and dropped a "payload" but no injuries were recorded.