Cardinals oppose McDonald’s ‘McVatican’ proposal
The decision to open a McDonald’s restaurant inside a Vatican property just around the corner from St. Peter’s Square has been met harsh criticism from cardinals who live in the building.
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Philippine police van rams protesters in front of U.S. Embassy
A Philippine police van rammed into protesters, leaving several bloodied, as an anti-U.S. rally turned violent Wednesday at the American Embassy in Manila.
Two-thirds of U.K.’s dubious ‘child’ refugees actually adults, immigration office says
U.K. immigration officials say hundreds of “child” refugees from the Middle East and Syria’s ongoing civil war are turning out to be adults over the age of 18.
Ecuador restricts Assange’s internet access after Clinton WikiLeaks
Ecuador’s government acknowledged on Tuesday that it had “temporarily restricted” WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s internet access at its embassy in London after the whistleblowing site published documents from Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign.
Obama says world must reject ‘scapegoating’ of immigrants
President Obama said Tuesday that democracies must reject the isolationism represented by both Donald Trump’s candidacy and Britain’s decision to leave the European Union, and instead embrace “diverse societies.”
Iraq’s viability as a unified nation in doubt as Mosul offensive heats up
The liberation of Mosul from the Islamic State group could also be the starting gun for the breakup of Iraq as the country faces re-emerging tensions along traditional sectarian and religious lines.
U.S., Latin allies see greater Islamic State threat after Mosul
As Islamic State’s territorial base shrinks in Syria and Iraq, U.S. and Latin American defense leaders half a world away are bracing for the fallout amid fears the group will return to more traditional acts of terrorism.
Donald Trump: I could see meeting Putin before the start of my administration
GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump said he could see meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin prior to inauguration day if Mr. Trump is elected president.
U.K warns ‘child’ refugees over 18 sneaking into Britain
U.K. immigration officials say hundreds of “child” refugees from the Middle East and Syria’s ongoing civil war are turning out to be adults over the age of 18.
Mosul offensive ‘ahead of schedule,’ but fears of wider regional war mount
On Day One of the long-awaited offensive to retake Mosul, U.S.-backed Kurdish and Iraqi forces advanced swiftly through Islamic State-controlled territory around Iraq’s second-largest city — even as concerns mounted over the prospect of a chaotic battle that could unleash a wider sectarian and regional war.
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US, SKorea discuss nuclear deterrence against NKorea
Top U.S. and South Korea diplomats and defense officials are discussing their response to the growing threat from North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.
Prague police nab suspected Russian hacker wanted by FBI
A Russian citizen suspected of hacking U.S. computer systems has been apprehended in Prague as the result of an international probe that involved the FBI and Interpol, Czech police said Tuesday.
Gardner: New Hampshire ready to handle Election Day
New Hampshire's Secretary of State says New Hampshire will be able to handle Election Day just fine.
Ex-CIA chief: Hackers' DNC breach 'honorable espionage,' but email leaks crossed the line
Russian hackers blamed with pilfering Democratic Party emails committed espionage on par with the U.S. intelligence community's own activities, but crossed a line by weaponizing what they stole, former CIA chief Michael Hayden said Tuesday.
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Russian lawmakers back Putin's suspension of plutonium deal
The lower house of the Russian parliament unanimously approved Wednesday President Vladimir Putin's move to suspend a deal with the United States on the disposal of weapons-grade plutonium.
Philippine leader's China visit watched for shift to Beijing
Talks this week between Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping will be closely scrutinized for signs of how seriously the new Philippine leader intends to pursue a shift away from Washington and toward Beijing, a move that could have a major impact on regional power dynamics.
Michelle Obama shines in Versace at White House dinner
Michelle Obama dazzled at her final state dinner as first lady, wearing a figure-hugging, floor-length rose gold chainmail gown.
UN peacekeeping chief to visit disputed Western Sahara
The U.N. peacekeeping chief said Tuesday he is heading to the disputed Western Sahara later this week to visit U.N. troops for the first time since Morocco expelled more than 70 U.N. civilian staffers in March to protest comments by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
Iraqi forces could reach heart of ISIS-held Mosul within weeks, U.S. officials say
American-backed Iraqi and Kurdish forces advancing on the Islamic State-held city of Mosul could reach the heart of Iraq's second-largest city in a matter of weeks, U.S officials said Tuesday.
The Latest: Lawyer defends spending by Hawaii County mayor
The Latest on Hawaii County Mayor Billy Kenoi's trial on theft charges involving his county credit card (all times local):
AdWatch: Secretary of State accused of voter suppression
Tina Podlodowski, the Democratic candidate for secretary of state, has released a TV ad in the Seattle media market this week against Republican incumbent Kim Wyman that paints her as a partisan with ties to Republican nominee Donald Trump.
Obama honors Italy's leader at 'bittersweet' state dinner
"Bittersweet" was the word of the night, the one often used to describe President Barack Obama's final state dinner.