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‘I was fighting for my life’: Indian pilot hailed as hero recalls FlyDubai cockpit attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the attacker, an Omani national, was arrested in Saudi Arabia and w…
In Pakistan, criticism grows dangerous as dissent stifled
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Being a dissident — or even raising a critical voice — in Pakistan is growing more dangerous, regardless of whether the target is political pa…
Japan marks tsunami anniversary, no govt memorial amid virus
TOKYO (AP) — Some residents along the Japanese northern coast stood on roadsides overlooking the sea, offering silent prayers for their loved ones lost in a ma…
Afghans set to release 1,500 Taliban; US wants less violence
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — After a series of delays, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani issued a decree early Wednesday promising to release 1,500 Taliban prisoners …
Virus lockdown tests Italians' commitment to the common good
ROME (AP) — Over the weekend, the Fiorentino butcher in downtown Rome was so packed with shoppers you could no longer smell the tangy scent of raw meat. By Tue…
What's Happening: Italy under lockdown, officials infected
ROME (AP) — Italy enters its first day under a nationwide lockdown after a government decree extended restrictions on movement from the hard-hit north to the r…
US starts troop pullout, seeks end to Afghan leaders' feud
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The United States began withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, the U.S. military said Tuesday, taking a step forward on its peace deal …
Holi festival subdued in India over coronavirus concerns
NEW DELHI (AP) — Hindus threw colored powder and sprayed water in massive celebrations of the festival of Holi in India on Tuesday, but the enthusiasm was subd…
AP Interview: Billionaire bids anxious farewell to Picasso
MONACO (AP) — Billionaire art collector David Nahmad can't fully recall why he bought “Nature Morte,” a charmingly simple oil on canvas that Pablo Picasso pain…
Patient No. 1 is out of ICU as virus pushes Italy to brink
ROME (AP) — Italian doctors celebrated one small victory in their battle against the coronavirus after a 38-year-old man was moved out of intensive care for th…
Italy expands lockdown, Israel tightens entry to halt virus
SOAVE, Italy (AP) — The battle to halt the coronavirus brought sweeping new restrictions Monday, with Italy expanding a travel ban to the entire country, Israe…
'Exorcist' actor Max von Sydow dies at age 90
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Max von Sydow, the self-described “shy boy”-turned-actor known to art house audiences through his work with Swedish director Ingmar …
EU, Turkey to review migrant deal as border tensions simmer
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union and Turkey agreed to review a 4-year-old deal on managing migrants and refugees in an effort to settle a dispute that sent t…
Harry, Meghan do their last royal job at Commonwealth event
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, made their final appearance as senior royals at Westminster Abbey, joining Queen Elizabeth II and other member…
Prison riots hit Italy amid virus; 6 die in overdose
ROME (AP) — Tensions in Italy's overcrowded prisons erupted Monday over new coronavirus containment measures, with riots in at least two dozen lock-ups and the…
Netanyahu rivals to cooperate on forming new government
JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's chief rival said Monday that he has agreed with a smaller party to work together to form a new government …