The EU is providing Ukraine with $54 billion. How will the money be spent?
EU leaders on Thursday sealed a deal to provide Ukraine with 50 billion euros ($54 million) to shore up its war-ravaged economy after Hungary dropped weeks...
Kenya’s president blames corruption and incompetence for huge fireball that hurt hundreds in Nairobi
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s president says corruption and officials’ incompetence allowed a liquid petroleum plant to operate in one of Nairobi’s most crowded residential neighborhoods,...
Indonesians flock to presidential campaign rallies as criticism against the government mounts
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Tens of thousands of Indonesians flocked to presidential campaign rallies on Saturday to air their concerns over the state of democracy in...
Iran beats Japan 2-1 to advance to Asian Cup semifinals after Jahanbakhsh converts late penalty
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Alireza Jahanbakhsh’s last-minute penalty gave Iran a 2-1 win over Japan on Saturday and a place in the Asian Cup semifinals...
Kagiyama dazzles in free skate to lead 1-2 finish for Japan at Four Continents
SHANGHAI, China (AP) — Beijing Olympic silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama produced a near flawless free skate on Saturday to lead a 1-2 finish for Japan at...
For the first time, an Irish nationalist is set to lead Northern Ireland’s government
LONDON (AP) — Sinn Fein Vice President Michelle O’Neill is poised to make history Saturday by becoming the first Irish nationalist leader of Northern Ireland as...
Japan wants everyone to know: Taylor Swift will make it in time for the Super Bowl
TOKYO (AP) — Taylor Swift, who is holding concerts in Japan through Feb. 10, will make it in time for the Super Bowl to see her...
Can Trump be on the ballot? It’s the Supreme Court’s biggest election test since Bush v. Gore
WASHINGTON (AP) — A case with the potential to disrupt Donald Trump’s drive to return to the White House is putting the Supreme Court uncomfortably at...
Former Man United midfielder Marouane Fellaini retiring from soccer after 18-year career
BRUSSELS (AP) — Former Everton and Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has announced his retirement from soccer. The 36-year-old Belgian, who recently finished a four-year stint...
As investors pile into psychedelics, idealism gives way to pharma economics
Money is pouring into the fledgling psychedelic medicine industry, with dozens of startup companies vying to be among the first to sell mind-expanding drugs for depression,...