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Australia creates law to stop Russia from building new embassy near Parliament for security reasons

Australia creates law to stop Russia from building new embassy near Parliament for security reasons

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia's Parliament passed legislation on Thursday to prevent Russia from building a new embassy near Parliament House citing threats of espionage and political interference, as tensions grow between Moscow and a major s
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez enters crowded GOP presidential race days after Trump's indictment

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez enters crowded GOP presidential race days after Trump's indictment

MIAMI (AP) — Miami Mayor Francis Suarez filed paperwork Wednesday to launch his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, jumping into the crowded race just a day after GOP front-runner Donald Trump appeared in court on federal charges in Suare
At least 79 dead after overcrowded migrant vessel sinks off Greece; hundreds may be missing

At least 79 dead after overcrowded migrant vessel sinks off Greece; hundreds may be missing

KALAMATA, Greece (AP) — A fishing boat crammed to the gunwales with migrants trying to reach Europe capsized and sank Wednesday off the coast of Greece, authorities said, leaving at least 79 dead and many more missing in one of the worst disasters of
Guatemala convicts renowned journalist José Rubén Zamora of money laundering

Guatemala convicts renowned journalist José Rubén Zamora of money laundering

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — A Guatemalan tribunal convicted newspaper founder and editor José Rubén Zamora Wednesday of money laundering, concluding a trial press freedom groups decried as a political persecution aimed at silencing a critical voice.
Los Angeles city councilman charged with embezzlement may face suspension

Los Angeles city councilman charged with embezzlement may face suspension

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The president of the Los Angeles City Council said he will file a motion Wednesday to suspend a councilman charged with embezzlement, perjury and other crimes in the latest corruption scandal among leadership of the nation’s second
Italian ex-Premier Silvio Berlusconi is given a state funeral in the city where he made his billions

Italian ex-Premier Silvio Berlusconi is given a state funeral in the city where he made his billions

MILAN (AP) — Former Premier Silvio Berlusconi was honored Wednesday with a state funeral in Milan’s Duomo cathedral and a day of national mourning as his legacy — positive or negative — was being hotly debated among Italians.
Blinken heads to China this weekend on mission to salvage sinking ties and keep communications open

Blinken heads to China this weekend on mission to salvage sinking ties and keep communications open

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.
Russian cruise missile strike on southern Ukrainian city of Odesa kills 3, injures 13

Russian cruise missile strike on southern Ukrainian city of Odesa kills 3, injures 13

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces fired cruise missiles at the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa overnight, killing at least three people and injuring more than a dozen others in a strike that damaged homes, a warehouse, shops and cafes downtown, th
Golden Knights blast Panthers 9-3 in Game 5 to capture first Stanley Cup title

Golden Knights blast Panthers 9-3 in Game 5 to capture first Stanley Cup title

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Golden Knights games have always been as flashy as any show on the Las Vegas Strip, the sword-fighting mascot taking the ice before what seems like a legion of players marching out through the mirrored entrance into the roar of the c
18-year-old trainee shot 3 soldiers at firing range on Japanese army base, killing 2, officials say

18-year-old trainee shot 3 soldiers at firing range on Japanese army base, killing 2, officials say

TOKYO (AP) — An 18-year-old army trainee shot three fellow soldiers at a firing range on a Japanese army base Wednesday, killing two of them, officials said.
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