Trump says climate change not a hoax, not sure of its source

Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea

BEIJING — A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbours in multiple disputes over islands, coral reefs...

Malaysian PM in waiting Anwar takes oath as lawmaker

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysian Prime Minister-in-waiting Anwar Ibrahim said he felt “vindicated” after taking his oath as a lawmaker Monday, marking his return to active...

Pope defrocks 2 Chilean bishops accused of sex abuse

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Saturday defrocked two more Chilean bishops accused of sexually abusing minors, and to show greater transparency about how he’s responding...

Authenticity now the attribute craved by national Democrats

WASHINGTON — Beto O’Rourke’s response to a question during a Houston town hall meeting this past summer lasted only four minutes. But for some Democrats it...

Polish police use tear gas to protect gay rights march

WARSAW, Poland — Polish police used tear gas and a water cannon Saturday against right-wing extremists who were trying to block the first equality parade in...

As sea ice melts, some say walruses need better protection

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Given a choice between giving birth on land or sea ice, Pacific walrus mothers most often choose ice. Likewise, they prefer sea ice...

Battles over safe Ebola burials complicate work in Congo

BENI, Congo — A runaway hearse carrying an Ebola victim has become the latest example of sometimes violent community resistance complicating efforts to contain a Congo...

Trump celebrates return of American pastor from Turkey

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump welcomed American pastor Andrew Brunson to the Oval Office on Saturday, celebrating his release from nearly two years of confinement in...

Newspaper says Turkey has audio of Saudi writer’s slaying

ISTANBUL — Turkish officials have an audio recording of the alleged killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi from the Apple Watch he wore when he walked into...