By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two NASA astronauts are performing a second all-female spacewalk to finish upgrading the International Space Station's power grid. Jessica Meir and Christina Koch were barely outside Wednesday when a…
Leonardo DiCaprio’s environmental organization, Earth Alliance, will donate three million dollars to fight the Australian wildfires. The foundation announced Thursday; it started a new fund, the "Australia Wildfire Fund" to help relief efforts. So far, at least 25 people have…
BY DANICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico before dawn on Tuesday, and was followed three hours later by an aftershock measuring 6.0. They are the largest in a series of…
By NASSER KARIMI, AMIR VAHDAT and JON GAMBRELL Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian state television says 32 people have been killed and 190 others injured in a stampede that erupted at a funeral procession for a general slain…
By NICK PERRY, Associated Press WHAKATANE, New Zealand (AP) — A New Zealand volcano is venting more steam and mud after a deadly eruption two days ago. Scientists say volcanic tremors are rising, too, and another eruption at White Island is possible…
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of Buffalo has resigned following widespread criticism over how he handled allegations of clergy sexual misconduct. Pope Francis on Wednesday accepted Bishop Richard Malone’s resignation and named the bishop…
Panda-monium times two at a Berlin zoo. Germany's first giant panda twin cubs open their eyes for the first time. A panda keeper at the zoo says the cubs, born nearly two months ago, are on track in their growth…
The German cockroach is one of the most common species of insect in the world and has developed a resistance to insecticides.
Eight sled dogs walking on water, that's what it looks like at least.
A dramatic landslide in eastern China swallowed several cars and killed at least one person.
South Korea confirms that North Korea has cancelled high-level talks planned for tomorrow between the two Koreas. The talks were to be held in Panmunjom, the truce village in the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea. North Korea said…
Nearly two dozen Russian diplomats expelled by the British government after a military-grade nerve agent attack on an ex-spy in London left for Moscow on Tuesday. The Russian Foreign Ministry said all 23 diplomats ordered to leave Britain were expected…
BRUSSELS – Twelve months into the Brexit talks, the sides have finally made some progress ahead of a European Union leaders' summit Thursday. But it's clear that the EU has been able to retain far more internal unity than Britain.…
RAMALLAH, West Bank – The father of Palestinian teenage protest leader Ahed Tamimi says he has visited his daughter and wife in an Israeli prison for the first time since they were both arrested in December. Bassem Tamimi says he…
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis will wash the feet of 12 inmates at Rome's central prison during a Holy Week ritual meant to show his willingness to serve others. The Vatican said Tuesday that Francis will meet March 29 with…
ATHENS, Greece – The Greek government says it has sent its proposals for the resolution of its dispute with neighboring Macedonia over the former Yugoslav republic's name, and is awaiting a response. The two countries have been at odds for…
MADRID – Catalan separatist Jordi Sanchez's lawyers say the jailed activist is ready to give up his seat in Catalonia's parliament, which would effectively end his bid to become the region's next leader. The law firm defending Sanchez said the…
VATICAN CITY – The Vatican is planting 10 chapels in the woods of one of Venice's lagoon islands for its first-ever contribution to the Venice Architecture Biennale. Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, the Vatican's culture minister, unveiled plans for "Vatican Chapels" on…
BUCHAREST, Romania – Romanian police say a well-known journalist who was found dead in his home near Romania's capital likely died of a heart attack but more tests are needed. Police spokesman Ciprian Romanescu told The Associated Press on Tuesday…
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia – Slovenia's government has formally ended its term after the prime minister unexpectedly resigned last week. Parliament on Tuesday formally acknowledged the resignation of Miro Cerar, marking the end of his government's mandate. The government will remain as…
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia – Slovakia's president has rejected a proposal for a new government following a crisis triggered by the killing of a journalist and his fiancee. Last week, the three-party coalition of Prime Minister Robert Fico resigned following massive street…
ANKARA, Turkey – The United Nations has called on Turkey to end a state of emergency imposed after a 2016 failed coup attempt, saying it has led to "profound" human rights violations. In a report released Tuesday, the U.N. said…
BERLIN – An Austrian man faces a 160-euro ($197) fine for describing police officers as "smurfs" in a warning about speed checks posted on Facebook. The Austria Press Agency reported Tuesday that authorities in Tyrol province imposed the fine on…
CHISINAU, Moldova – Moldovan police say two people have died in an explosion in a shop in the Moldovan capital, Chisinau. Police spokeswoman Oxana Tudorita said the blast occurred Tuesday morning when a grenade detonated in a grocery shop in…