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Taliban replace Afghanistan's ministry for women with one restricting them

Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers set up a ministry for the propagation of virtue and the prevention of vice" in the building that once housed the Women's Affairs Ministry

Satellite images show North Korea expanding uranium enrichment plant

Recent satellite images shows North Korea is expanding a uranium enrichment plant at its main Yongbyon nuclear complex, a sign that it's intent on boosting the production of bomb materials

Three dead as series of explosions hit Afghanistan's Nangarhar province

Witnesses say a series of three explosions that targeted Taliban vehicles in the capital of Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province has left at least three dead and 20 wounded.

EXPLAINER: Why World Bank is under fire over set of rankings

Under fire for allegations that it bowed to pressure from China and other governments, the World Bank has dropped a popular report that ranked countries by how welcoming they are to businesses.

Australia: France's recall of ambassador over submarine contract regretful

Australia said Saturday it was noting with regret France's recall of its ambassador over the surprise cancellation of a submarine contract in favour of a US deal.

FDA advisory panel rejects widespread Pfizer booster shots

An influential federal advisory panel has soundly rejected a plan to offer Pfizer booster shots against Covid-19 to most Americans.

Navalny app removed from Apple, Google stores as Russian polls open

Facing Kremlin pressure, Apple and Google on Friday removed an opposition-created smartphone app that tells voters which candidates are likely to defeat those backed by Russian authorities

FDA panel is first key test for Biden administration's Covid booster plan

A government advisory panel met to decide whether to endorse extra doses of the Pfizer vaccine

Explainer: Japanese ruling party race to determine next Prime Minister

The winner will almost certainly become leader of the world's No. 3 economy, shaping key political, military and security roles in the region

British lawyer Amal Clooney appointed special adviser to ICC prosecutor

British human rights lawyer Amal Clooney was named Friday as one of 17 special advisers to the new chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court

Juventus reports 210 million euros in losses in FY21 amid pandemic

Juventus reported a loss of 210 million euros for the 2020-21 financial year on Friday, attributed mainly to the pandemic's effect on the transfer market and ticket sales

Japan ruling party begins race to pick Yoshihide Suga's successor

The race is on for the next Japanese prime minister.

Australian PM Scott Morrison rejects Chinese criticism of nuclear sub deal

Morrison on Friday rejected Chinese criticism of Australia's new nuclear submarine alliance with the United States and said he doesn't mind that President Joe Biden might have forgotten his name.

Track coach Alberto Salazar's 4-year doping ban upheld by CAS

Alberto Salazar received no relief from the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which upheld his four-year ban for a series of doping-related violations that had long been pursued by American regulators

FIFA intensifies push to stage men's World Cup every two years

FIFA intensified its push for hosting the men's World Cup every two years on Thursday by garnering support from soccer fans around the world to help combat resistance from Europe and South America.

FBI turned ''blind eye'' to reports of gymnasts'' abuse: Simone Biles

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles told Congress that the FBI and gymnastics officials turned a blind eye to USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse of her and hundreds of other women.

UN chief urges 'rapid' emission cuts to curb climate change

The head of the United Nations called Thursday for immediate, rapid and large-scale cuts in greenhouse gas emissions to curb global warming and avert climate disaster.

US: States learning how many Afghan evacuees coming their way

California is projected to take more arrivals than any other more than 5,200 people, according to State Department data for the Afghan Placement and Assistance program obtained by The Associated Press

Biden's $3.5 trillion plan tests voter appeal of expansive govt role

The thousands of pages being drafted and debated in Congress are the template for grand ambitions of the Biden agenda, a full funding of Democratic orthodoxy.

Champions League: Messi and PSG held by Brugge; City, Liverpool, Madrid win

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbapp and Neymar lined up together in the near-perfect attack for Paris Saint-Germain and still could not score or deliver a win in the Champions League