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Italy halts loans to Minneapolis Institute of Art following dispute over 'Doryphoros' sculpture
In 2022, the Italian court demanded Mia return the ancient sculpture. Mia did not comply.
Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti, paving the way for a new government to take power
Ariel Henry resigned Thursday as prime minister of Haiti, leaving the way clear for a new government to be formed in the Caribbean country, which has been wracked by gang violence that killed or injured more than 2,500 people from January to March.
Hamas official says group would lay down its arms if an independent Palestinian state is established
A top Hamas political official told The Associated Press the Islamic militant group is willing to agree to a truce of five years or more with Israel and that it would lay down its weapons and convert into a political party if an independent Palestinian state is established along pre-1967 borders.
Macron outlines his vision for Europe to become an assertive global power as war in Ukraine rages on
French President Emmanuel Macron warned Thursday that Europe could ''die'' if it fails to build its own robust defense as Russia's war in Ukraine rages on, or if it fails to undertake major trade and economic reforms to compete with China and the U.S.
Ferrying voting machines to mountains and tropical areas in Indian elections is a Herculean task
From the Himalayan mountains to the tropical Andaman Islands, Indian officials are using helicopters, buses, trucks, boats, donkeys, and mules to carry electronic voting machines for India's gigantic national elections.
Satellite photos show new port construction in Gaza Strip for US-led aid operation
The building of a new port in the Gaza Strip ahead of a U.S. military-led operation to bring more desperately needed food and other aid into the besieged enclave as Israel's war on Hamas grinds on is well underway, according to satellite images analyzed Thursday by The Associated Press.
Chinese automakers redefine the car as a living space at Beijing Auto Show
How about turning a car's front bucket seats 180 degrees so they face the rear seats and extending out a table so the occupants can play cards or eat a meal? Or a 43-inch (109 centimeter) screen for the passengers in the back seat?
Congo questions Apple over knowledge of conflict minerals in its supply chain
Congo 's government is questioning Apple about the tech company's knowledge of ''blood minerals'' from a conflict zone in the African country that could be smuggled into its supply chains and is demanding answers within three weeks.
A US citizen facing drug charges in Russia appears in court. His case was adjourned until mid-May
A U.S. citizen arrested on drug charges in Moscow amid soaring Russia-U.S. tensions appeared in court on Thursday and had his case adjourned until mid-May.
Chinese ship remains prime suspect in damage to Baltic Sea gas pipeline that reopened this week
A Chinese container ship remains the prime suspect in causing damage last year to a Baltic Sea gas pipeline between NATO members Finland and Estonia, Finnish investigators said Thursday.
Venezuela broke its HPV vaccine promises, and there's barely any sex ed. Experts say it's a problem
Some of the 10 women and teenage girls who recently came to a medical clinic in eastern Venezuela for free contraceptives fidgeted a bit when a community health worker taught them how to use an IUD, condoms and birth control pills correctly.
France and the Philippines to start talks on a `visiting forces agreement,' French envoy says
France and the Philippines will begin talks next month on a defense pact that would allow troops from each country to hold exercises in the other's territory, the French ambassador said Thursday.
Scottish leader faces battle for survival after ending power-sharing deal over climate change clash
Scotland's leader is facing a potential battle for survival on Thursday after ending a three-year power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Green Party following a clash over climate change policies.
A Russian actress who called for peace was fined for hosting an 'almost naked' party
A Moscow court on Thursday imposed a 50,000-ruble ($560) fine on a TV presenter and actress who gained notoriety for hosting an ''almost naked'' party, saying her social media posts calling for peace discredited the military.
Here's why Spain's leader is mulling his future while denouncing a 'smear campaign' against his wife
Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez left Spain in suspense after announcing he may step down because of what he called an ''unprecedented'' smear campaign against his wife.
The windmill sails at Paris' iconic Moulin Rouge have collapsed. No injuries are reported
China launches 3-member crew to its space station as it seeks to put astronauts on the moon by 2030
China launched a three-member crew to its orbiting space station on Thursday as part of its ambitious program that aims to put astronauts on the moon by 2030.
Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa
Flooding in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain has killed 155 people and affected more than 200,000 others, the prime minister said Thursday.
Croatian officials welcome the arrival of Rafale fighter jets purchased from France
The first six of a dozen Rafale multipurpose fighter jets purchased by Croatia from France landed at an air force base near Zagreb on Thursday with a welcome ceremony attended by top officials.
Belarus claims it prevented drone attacks from Lithuania. Vilnius rejects the allegations
The head of the top security agency in Belarus claimed Thursday that the country has prevented attempted drone strikes from Lithuania that targeted the capital, Minsk, and surrounding areas.