House again OKs resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran

WASHINGTON (AP) – The House on Thursday narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran, sending a warning to President Donald Trump for the second time as the war has escalated and the future of the conflict is increasingly uncertain.

Ukraine's ousted defense minister rejects Zelenskyy's offer of different role

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Ukraine’s fired defense minister said Thursday he has rejected President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s efforts to persuade him to rejoin the government in a different role where he could continue fighting Russia’s more than 4-year-old invasion.

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MANILA, Philippines (AP) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that the Trump administration is poised to help end the “senseless war” in Ukraine but acknowledged there is no quick path to a deal, saying diplomacy will require sustained effort and new ideas.

Gaza report reveals impact of sustained humanitarian assistance

Latest Gaza report reveals impact of sustained humanitarian assistance and scale of challenges that remain

US ready to help end 'senseless war' in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead, Rubio says

MANILA, Philippines (AP) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that the Trump administration is poised to help end the “senseless war” in Ukraine but acknowledged there is no quick path to a deal, saying diplomacy will require sustained effort and new ideas.

Confirmed death toll from DR Congo's Ebola outbreak passes 1,000 people

Confirmed death toll from DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak passes 1,000 people

EU slaps Google with US$1 billion fine for breaches of digital rule book

EU slaps Google with US$1 billion fine for breaches of digital rule book over Google Play and search

China calls for stronger regional cooperation at ASEAN meeting

China calls for stronger regional cooperation at ASEAN meeting, Japan backs FOIP

Europe's central bank holds rates steady amid swings in oil prices

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) – The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged Thursday amid uncertainty about how volatile energy prices will affect inflation.