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UN approves 1-year extension of aid from Turkey to Syria

UN approves 1-year extension of aid from Turkey to Syria

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a resolution Friday extending the delivery of humanitarian aid for a year from Turkey to rebel-held northwest Syria, where the U.N. says 3.
France to pull more than 2,000 troops from Africa's Sahel

France to pull more than 2,000 troops from Africa's Sahel

PARIS (AP) — France will withdraw more than 2,000 troops from an anti-extremism force in Africa’s Sahel region and pivot its military presence to specialized regional forces instead, President Emmanuel Macron said Friday.
Vatican: Pope to deliver Sunday blessing from Rome hospital

Vatican: Pope to deliver Sunday blessing from Rome hospital

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis is walking, working and has celebrated Mass at a Rome hospital where he also will deliver his Sunday weekly blessing while recovering from intestinal surgery, the Vatican said Friday.
South African court rejects ex-leader's bid to delay prison

South African court rejects ex-leader's bid to delay prison

ESTCOURT, South Africa (AP) — A South African court has rejected former South African President Jacob Zuma's request to postpone his current jail term.
Widow of former Egyptian President Anwar Sadat dies in Egypt

Widow of former Egyptian President Anwar Sadat dies in Egypt

CAIRO (AP) — Jehan Sadat, 87, widow of former Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, the first Arab leader to make peace with Israel, died in Egypt on Friday, the country's state news agency MENA reported.
Recovery workers vow not to let up in Florida condo collapse

Recovery workers vow not to let up in Florida condo collapse

SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — Rescue workers now focused on finding remains instead of survivors in the rubble of a Florida condominium collapse vowed Thursday to keep up their search for victims until they cleared all the debris at the site.
Zaila Avant-garde breezes to National Spelling Bee win

Zaila Avant-garde breezes to National Spelling Bee win

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Whether dribbling a basketball or identifying obscure Latin or Greek roots, Zaila Avant-garde doesn't show much stress.
Federal murder charge filed in shooting of Indiana officer

Federal murder charge filed in shooting of Indiana officer

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The gunman accused of fatally shooting an Indiana police officer threw a Molotov cocktail at an FBI field office before the deadly encounter, according to a federal court document.
Chicago man charged in shooting of 2 federal agents, officer

Chicago man charged in shooting of 2 federal agents, officer

CHICAGO (AP) — A federal indictment filed Thursday charges a 28-year-old Chicago man in connection to a drive-by shooting of three undercover law enforcement officers, and it says the suspect told authorities he mistook the officers for rival gang me
‘Overdue’: Biden sets Aug. 31 for US exit from Afghanistan

‘Overdue’: Biden sets Aug. 31 for US exit from Afghanistan

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday the U.S. military operation in Afghanistan will end on Aug.
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