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A beginner’s guide to Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community in the United…
Pakistan summons UK diplomat over a threat to army chief during a rally
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan summoned Britain’s deputy high commissioner on Friday after a viral video…
Key issues unresolved in US-Ukraine talks on ending Russia’s war, according to Zelenskyy
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Several key issues remain unresolved in ongoing negotiations between Ukraine and…
Christmas in Venezuela, polleras and more top photos this week in Latin America and the Caribbean
Dec. 19–25, 2025 Venezuelan migrants, who abandoned hope of reaching the United States, celebrated Christmas…
Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak sentenced to 15 years and hefty fine in 1MDB corruption trial
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AP) — Imprisoned former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was sentenced to 15…
Japan’s Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9…
Zelenskyy says meeting with Trump to happen ‘in the near future’
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump will happen “in the…
South Korea vows to end foreign adoptions as UN presses Seoul to address past abuses
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s government said it plans to end its waning…
Turkish authorities say they have arrested suspected IS member planning New Year’s attacks
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish authorities said Friday that they have apprehended a suspected member of…
Korean prosecutors seek 10-year sentence for ousted President Yoon in first martial law trial
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — An independent counsel on Friday demanded a 10-year prison term…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Trump says US struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians WEST PALM…
Myanmar will hold its first general election in 5 years as criticism of the military rule mounts
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar will hold the first phase of a general election on Sunday,…
New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could bring mudslides and high surf
WRIGHTWOOD, Calif. (AP) — California, soaked from days of relentless rain and recovering from mudslides…
Mohammad Bakri, renowned and controversial Palestinian actor and filmmaker, dies at 72
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Mohammad Bakri, a Palestinian director and actor who sought to…
The Kremlin says Moscow made an offer to France regarding a French citizen imprisoned in Russia
The Kremlin on Thursday said it was in contact with the French authorities over the…
A Venezuelan family’s Christmas: From the American dream to poverty
MARACAY, Venezuela (AP) — This was not the Christmas that Mariela Gómez would have imagined…
Christmas Eve winner in Arkansas lands a $1.817 billion Powerball lottery jackpot
A Powerball ticket purchased at a gas station outside Little Rock, Arkansas, won a $1.817…
Turkey starts examining black boxes from jet crash that killed Libya’s military chief and 7 others
ISTANBUL (AP) — Experts have started analyzing the black boxes recovered from a jet crash…
Brazilian ex-President Jair Bolsonaro undergoes double hernia surgery
SAO PAULO (AP) — Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro underwent double hernia surgery on Thursday…
Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of suffering
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV during his first Christmas Day message on Thursday…
Turkey detains dozens of IS suspects planning attacks on Christmas and New Year celebrations
ISTANBUL (AP) — Istanbul police launched scores of simultaneous raids on Thursday, detaining over a…
Jimmy Kimmel jokes about fascism in an ‘alternative Christmas message’ for Britain
LONDON (AP) — Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel took aim at U.S. President Donald Trump…
Russian court sentences pro-war activist and Putin critic to 6 years in prison
A court in Russia on Thursday convicted a pro-war activist and critic of President Vladimir…
Photos show Venezuelan migrants spending Christmas at home after abandoning hope of reaching the US
MARACAY, Venezuela (AP) — After months on the move through jungles, seas and borders, Venezuelan…