Riyadh joins US-led coalition after attack

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday it joined a United States-led coalition to secure the Middle East's waterways after an attack targeting its crucial oil industry.

Taliban kill 48 as pre-poll violence mounts

KABUL, Afghanistan - Taliban suicide bombers killed at least 48 people and wounded dozens more in two blasts on Tuesday - one at a campaign rally for the president and the other in Kabul - with the insurgents warning of more violence ahead of Sept 28 elections.

Kenya halts adoptions on trafficking fears

Kenya has suspended adoption of children by foreigners, while it considers new policies.

Be scared, scientist warns over climate

A leading scientist in the United Kingdom has claimed extreme weather events linked to climate change are occurring sooner than expected and said it is "appropriate to be scared".

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Lagarde wins endorsement to lead ECB

The European Parliament on Tuesday approved Christine Lagarde as the next president of the European Central Bank, or ECB, at a time when the region's economy is being challenged by Brexit and trade wars.

Residents of Niger's capital flee after the worst floods in 50 years

NIAMEY, Niger-"At last, we're here!" Amina and Halima, who live in Niger's capital Niamey, exulted after reaching high ground following the worst floods to hit the city in 50 years.

Pricey housing forces many people in California into recreational vehicles

Marvin and his family moved into a recreational vehicle, or RV, on a street in Mountain View, California, two years ago, after they could no long afford to pay the rent on their apartment.

U2's One named as perfect lullaby

Irish rock band U2 is one of the most popular musical groups in the world, estimated to have sold more than 150 million albums worldwide during the course of a recording career spanning four decades and playing to sellout crowds across the globe. But now they have earned an unlikely new honor after scientists judged one of their most popular songs to be the formulaic perfect lullaby.

Summit held to address Syrian crisis

ANKARA - The leaders of Turkey, Russia and Iran were scheduled to meet on Monday to try to secure a lasting truce in northwest Syria following attacks by the Syrian government that risk deepening regional turmoil and pushing a new wave of migrants toward Turkey.

Over 49,000 autoworkers strike in US

DETROIT, Michigan - More than 49,000 members of the United Auto Workers union walked off General Motors factory floors or set up picket lines early on Monday as contract talks with the company deteriorated into a strike.

Ancient Terracotta Warriors march into Bangkok as ties with China hailed

BANGKOK - China's renowned Terracotta Warriors have arrived in Thailand for the first time for a three-month exhibition at Bangkok's National Museum.