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The new French prime minister tells parliament the country’s 'colossal' debt is 'sword of Damocles'

The new French prime minister tells parliament the country’s 'colossal' debt is 'sword of Damocles'

PARIS (AP) — In his inaugural address to parliament, new French Prime Minister Michel Barnier warned that “colossal” and spiraling debts are a “sword of Damocles” hanging over the country’s finances.
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Pete Rose, baseball’s banned hits leader, has died at 83

Pete Rose, baseball’s banned hits leader, has died at 83

NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Rose, baseball’s career hits leader and fallen idol who undermined his historic achievements and Hall of Fame dreams by gambling on the game he loved and once embodied, has died. He was 83.
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Shigeru Ishiba, Japan’s newly elected prime minister, forms Cabinet with emphasis on defense

Shigeru Ishiba, Japan’s newly elected prime minister, forms Cabinet with emphasis on defense

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's parliament elected Shigeru Ishiba as the new prime minister on Tuesday, tasked with addressing public outrage over his governing party's corruption scandals ahead of a parliamentary election later this month, while trying to boos
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Israeli military orders evacuation of several Lebanese communities near the border

Israeli military orders evacuation of several Lebanese communities near the border

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of nearly two dozen Lebanese border communities.
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School bus catches fire outside Bangkok and more than 20 are feared dead, officials say

School bus catches fire outside Bangkok and more than 20 are feared dead, officials say

BANGKOK (AP) — A bus carrying young students with their teachers caught fire in suburban Bangkok on Tuesday, with more than 20 of those on board feared dead, officials and rescuers said.
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WikiLeaks' Julian Assange says he pleaded 'guilty to journalism' in order to be freed

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange says he pleaded 'guilty to journalism' in order to be freed

NICE, France (AP) — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said Tuesday that he was freed after years of incarceration because he "pled guilty to journalism.
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School bus catches fire outside Bangkok and 25 on board are feared dead, government officials say

School bus catches fire outside Bangkok and 25 on board are feared dead, government officials say

BANGKOK (AP) — A bus carrying young students with their teachers caught fire in suburban Bangkok on Tuesday with 25 of those on board feared dead, according to officials and rescuers.
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Humberto Ortega, Nicaragua's ex-military chief who later turned critic of his brother, dies at 77

Humberto Ortega, Nicaragua's ex-military chief who later turned critic of his brother, dies at 77

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nicaraguan guerrilla fighter Humberto Ortega, a Sandinista defense minister who later in life became a critic of his older brother President Daniel Ortega , has died at age 77, Nicaragua's army announced Monday.
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Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida steps down as planned before likely successor Ishiba takes office

Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida steps down as planned before likely successor Ishiba takes office

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida resigned with his Cabinet, paving the way for his likely successor Shigeru Ishiba to take office.
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Humberto Ortega, Nicaragua's ex-military chief who later turned critic of his brother, dies at 77

Humberto Ortega, Nicaragua's ex-military chief who later turned critic of his brother, dies at 77

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nicaraguan guerrilla fighter Humberto Ortega, a Sandinista defense minister who later in life became a critic of his older brother President Daniel Ortega , has died at age 77, Nicaragua's government announced Monday.
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