GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. human rights chief used a special debate on Tuesday about burnings of the Quran in Sweden and other European countries to tread a fine line between freedom of expression and respect for religious beliefs, while broadening his call for respect of “all others” ...
TOLUCA, Mexico (AP) — Masked gunmen set fire to a public market in the central Mexican city of Toluca on Monday, killing nine people, authorities said.Prosecutors said the attackers arrived, opened fire, and then doused part of the market with a flammable substance before setting it on fire ...
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli troops shot and killed an alleged Palestinian gunman during new unrest in the West Bank Monday, as a wave of violence in the occupied territory showed no signs of slowing.The Israeli military said troops stopped a motorist in Deir Nidham, a town west of Ramallah, to ...
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — MyanmarĢƵ prolonged civil strife, tensions in the disputed South China Sea and concern over arms buildups in the region are expected to dominate the agenda when Southeast AsiaĢƵ top diplomats gather for talks this week in Indonesia.Russia's invasion of Ukraine ...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — In an effort to rein in bad behavior in high school sports, the New Mexico Activities Association is toughening the penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct.A majority of approximately 160 member high schools voted late last month to change the bylaws regarding the code of ...
NABLUS, West Bank (AP) — Israeli forces killed three Palestinians, including two militants shot dead in a gunbattle, in new West Bank violence on Friday, days after Israel concluded a major two-day offensive meant to crack down on militants.The persistent violence raised questions about the ...