EXPLAINER: Pope, though hospitalized, is still in charge
The Vatican has detailed laws, rituals and roles to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns. But none of them...
Belarus sentences former presidential contender to 14 years
KYIV, Ukraine — The Supreme Court in Belarus on Tuesday sentenced a former contender in the 2020 presidential race to 14 years in prison...
LA cop cleared of wrongdoing for George Floyd ‘Valentine’
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles police officer who shared a photo of George Floyd with the words “you take my breath away” in...
R. Kelly’s lawyer wants trial delayed due to jail quarantine
NEW YORK — R. Kelly’s new lawyers are asking a judge to postpone his Aug. 9 sex trafficking trial in New York City, arguing...
US hosts high-level Saudi visit after Khashoggi killing
WASHINGTON — Top Biden administration officials on Tuesday hosted a brother to Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, in the highest-level such...
Austria’s ex-vice chancellor on trial for corruption charges
VIENNA — The former Austrian vice chancellor and ex-leader of Austria’s right-wing Freedom Party went on trial Tuesday for corruption charges at a Vienna...
US extends temporary protected status to people from Yemen
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is extending a program that allows people from Yemen to stay in the U.S. temporarily because of the turmoil...
GOP lawmaker joins recall race targeting California governor
LOS ANGELES — A California lawmaker on Tuesday joined the growing list of Republican candidates hoping to oust Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in a...
Greece: Bars face closure for serving standing customers
ATHENS, Greece — Authorities in Greece warned Tuesday that bars and restaurants could be shut down if they defy COVID-19 distancing rules following a...
New US rules to protect animal farmers expected this week
OMAHA, Neb. — The Biden administration plans to issue a new rule to protect the rights of farmers who raise cows, chickens and hogs...