GENEVA (AP) — At its 75th anniversary, the world’s best-known rulebook on the protection of civilians, detainees and wounded soldiers in war has been widely ignored — from Gaza to Syria to Ukraine to Myanmar and beyond — and its defenders are calling for a new commitment to international humanitarian law. The Geneva Conventions, which
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Hundreds of firefighters backed by more than two dozen water-dropping planes were battling a major forest fire raging out of control Monday on the northern fringes of the Greek capital. A children’s hospital and a military hospital were being evacuated early Monday morning, the fire department said, while evacuation orders were
PARIS (AP) — Asthma didn’t stop Noah Lyles from taking on the 200 meter at the Paris Olympics , even after testing positive for COVID-19. Despite fears of bronchitis and conflicting reports about his fever, Lyles won a bronze medal just two days after his positive test. He was concerned more about the virus’ severe
The leaders of France, Germany and Britain have endorsed calls for a cease-fire in Gaza, the return of scores of hostages held by Hamas and the “unfettered” delivery of humanitarian aid. In a joint statement released Monday, they endorsed the latest push by the United States, Qatar and Egypt to broker an agreement to end
Follow along for the latest updates from today’s Olympic action , including the closing ceremony . PARIS (AP) — The contest for most gold medals at the Paris Olympics ended in a 40-40 tie between China and the United States. But the U.S. topped the medals table with a whopping 126 overall, compared to 91
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Islamic State group claimed responsibility on Monday for a minivan explosion in the Afghan capital that killed at least one person. The militant group said in a statement that it had detonated an explosive device on Sunday targeting carrying members of the Shiite minority community, killing and wounding about 13 people.
BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mixed in calm trading on Monday ahead of big reports this week on the state of the U.S. economy. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng edged 0.2% higher, to 17,120.23 and the Shanghai Composite index was up 0.1% at 2,863.23. Markets in Tokyo and Bangkok were closed for holidays. In Seoul
Bangladesh’s Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan resigned Saturday following new protests by a group of students and other demonstrators, as the country’s interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus started functioning days after a mass uprising forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee to India. (AP video/Al Emrun Garjon and Shonal Ganguly) Bangladesh’s
The evacuation of civilians living in Russia’s border areas with Ukraine was underway Sunday, as Ukraine’s incursion into Russia continued for a sixth day. The evacuation of civilians living in Russia’s border areas with Ukraine was underway Sunday, as Ukraine’s incursion into Russia continued for a sixth day. Published [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
Mexico has set a Guinness World Record for the greatest variety of flavors of “tacos de canasta” or basket tacos on Sunday. Basket tacos are a typical dish from the state of Tlaxcala, specifically from the town of San Vicente Xiloxochitla. (AP video by Amaranta Marentes) Mexico has set a Guinness World Record for the
