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Israel, Iran play down apparent Israeli strike. The muted responses could calm tensions -- for now
Israel and Iran on Friday both played down an apparent Israeli airstrike near a major air base and nuclear site in central Iran, signaling the two bitter enemies are ready to prevent their latest eruption of violence from escalating into a full-blown regional war.
Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing's orders
Apple said it had removed Meta's WhatsApp messaging app and its Threads social media app from the App Store in China to comply with orders from Chinese authorities.
Ukraine claims it shot down a Russian strategic bomber as Moscow's missiles kill 8 Ukrainians
Ukraine's air force claimed Friday it shot down a Russian strategic bomber, but Moscow officials said the plane crashed in a sparsely populated area due to a malfunction after a combat mission.
Venezuela's main opposition bloc agrees on candidate to challenge Maduro in presidential election
Venezuela's main opposition coalition agreed Friday to unite behind former diplomat Edmundo González as its challenger to President Nicolás Maduro in this summer's election, acting one day before the deadline to formalize its candidate.
Haiti's former capital seeks to revive its hey-day as gang violence consumes Port-au-Prince
They call it Okap, home to Haiti's kings, emancipated slaves and revolutionaries.
Panama Papers trial's public portion comes to an unexpectedly speedy end
The public portion of a trial of more than two-dozen associates accused of helping some of the world's richest people hide their wealth came to an unexpectedly speedy conclusion Friday when a Panamanian judge said she would take the two weeks of trial arguments and testimony under advisement.
Sudan's horrific war is being fueled by weapons from foreign supporters of rival generals, UN says
The year-old war in Sudan between rival generals vying for power has sparked ''a crisis of epic proportions'' fueled by weapons from foreign supporters who continue to flout U.N. sanctions aimed at helping end the conflict, the U.N. political chief said Friday.
Mexican families searching for missing relatives unite to draw attention to their plight
Dozens of women and men searched a garbage dump outside Mexico's capital Friday looking for signs of missing loved ones, working without the protection of authorities as part of a nationwide effort to raise the profile of those who risk their lives to find others.
More than 2,100 people are evacuated as an Indonesian volcano spews clouds of ash
More than 2,100 people living near an erupting volcano on Indonesia's Sulawesi Island were evacuated Friday due to the dangers of spreading ash, falling rocks, hot volcanic clouds and the possibility of a tsunami.
North Korea says it tested 'super-large' cruise missile warhead and new anti-aircraft missile
North Korea said Saturday it tested a ''super-large'' cruise missile warhead and a new anti-aircraft missile in a western coastal area as it expands military capabilities in the face of deepening tensions with the United States and South Korea.
2 mayoral candidates killed in Mexico, bringing the number slain so far to 17
Two mayoral candidates in Mexico were found dead Friday, bringing to 17 the number of contenders slain in the lead-up to the June 2 election.
Mexico's president is getting a little sloppy in the rush to finish projects before his term ends
Mexico's president is in a rush to finish the big legislative and building projects he promised before his term ends in September, and experts say officials are getting a bit sloppy amid all the haste.
Olympic torch makes Acropolis overnight stop a week before handover to Paris organizers
The flame that will burn at the Olympics is spending the night at the ancient Acropolis in Athens, a week before its handover to Paris 2024 organizers.
Choctaw artist Jeffrey Gibson confronts history at US pavilion as its first solo Indigenous artist
Jeffrey Gibson's takeover of the U.S. pavilion for this year's Venice Biennale contemporary art show is a celebration of color, pattern and craft, which is immediately evident on approaching the bright red facade decorated by a colorful clash of geometry and a foreground dominated by a riot of gigantic red podiums.
Olympic organizers unveil strategy for using artificial intelligence in sports
Olympic organizers unveiled their strategy Friday to use artificial intelligence in sports, joining the global rush to capitalize on the rapidly advancing technology.
Dominican prosecutors arrest soldier accused of raping a 14-year-old
Dominican authorities on Friday ordered the arrest of a Dominican soldier accused of raping a 14-year-old Haitian girl while searching for immigrants in the country illegally near the upscale resort town of Punta Cana.
Italian court drops charges against migrant rescue ship crews and ends long-running legal battle
An Italian court on Friday dismissed a long-running case against rescue ship crews of three humanitarian organizations, dropping charges accusing them of collaborating with smugglers as they helped rescue thousands of migrants at sea.
UN refugee agency tells Cyprus to stick to the law in its efforts at sea to thwart refugee boats
The United Nations' refugee agency said Friday that Cypriot efforts at sea to stop numerous Syrian refugee-laden boats departing Lebanon from reaching the European Union-member island nation mustn't contravene international human rights laws or put passengers at risk.
Police in Paris detain a man wearing fake explosives vest at Iran's Consulate
A man wearing a fake explosive vest and making threats was detained Friday outside the Iranian Consulate in Paris after police locked down the area, authorities said. His motive was unclear.
The US attempts a new military deal with Niger in a last ditch effort to stay
The United States is attempting to create a new military agreement with Niger that would allow it to remain in the country, weeks after the junta said its presence was no longer justified, two Western officials told The Associated Press Friday.