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Another Pakistan court protects ex-PM Imran Khan from arrest

Another Pakistan court protects ex-PM Imran Khan from arrest

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Another Pakistani court on Monday ruled in defense of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, granting him protection from arrest as lawsuits mounted against him.
Elizabeth Warren running for 3rd US Senate term in 2024

Elizabeth Warren running for 3rd US Senate term in 2024

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren announced Monday that she will seek a third term in 2024.
Tokyo demands China free Japan national detained in Beijing

Tokyo demands China free Japan national detained in Beijing

TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo has demanded that China release a Japanese national who was detained in Beijing earlier this month on suspicion of spying, Japan’s top government spokesperson said Monday.
North Korea test-fires 2 more missiles as US sends carrier

North Korea test-fires 2 more missiles as US sends carrier

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Fighter jets roared off the USS Nimitz as the nuclear-powered U.S.
Malaysia, Cambodia sign pacts on Cambodian workers

Malaysia, Cambodia sign pacts on Cambodian workers

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Malaysia and Cambodia signed two agreements on Monday on the employment of Cambodian migrant workers, as Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim made his first visit to Phnom Penh since becoming his country’s leader in Nove
Privacy fears stymie government surveyors as responses dive

Privacy fears stymie government surveyors as responses dive

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Erik Paul didn't mind answering government questions about where his software development business was located or how many employees it had. But when queries from the U.S.
Strike over pay paralyzes rail, air travel in Germany

Strike over pay paralyzes rail, air travel in Germany

BERLIN (AP) — Trains, planes and public transit systems stood still across much of Germany on Monday as labor unions called a major one-day strike over salaries in an effort to win inflation-busting raises for their members.
Iraqi parliament passes controversial vote law amendments

Iraqi parliament passes controversial vote law amendments

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi lawmakers passed early Monday controversial amendments to the country's election law that could undermine the chances for smaller parties and independent candidates to win seats in future polls.
In Macron's France, streets and fields seethe with protest

In Macron's France, streets and fields seethe with protest

PARIS (AP) — A big day has come for French high school student Elisa Fares. At age 17, she is taking part in her first protest.
A steel plant ready for war shows hit to Ukraine's economy

A steel plant ready for war shows hit to Ukraine's economy

ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Flak jackets are piled up at Ukraine’s Zaporizhstal steel plant, and anti-tank traps guard the entrance.