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In Argentina, pandemic exacts a heavy toll on tango culture BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — In a huge ballroom in a Buenos Aires basement, the tables are stacked. by Associated Press Published Jun. 15 2021 @ 11:05pm

Attacks target polio teams in east Afghanistan, 5 killed KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Gunmen on Tuesday targeted an anti-polio drive in eastern Afghanistan, killing at least five members of two vaccination teams in separate attacks, officials said. Published Jun. 15 2021 @ 11:05pm

Hong Kong watching Chinese nuclear plant after leak reported HONG KONG (AP) — China's government said Tuesday no abnormal radiation was detected outside a nuclear power plant near Hong Kong following a news report of a leak, while Hong Kong's leader said her administration was closely watching the facility. by Associated Press Published Jun. 15 2021 @ 11:05pm

Israelis march in east Jerusalem in test for new government JERUSALEM (AP) — Hundreds of Israeli ultranationalists, some chanting “Death to Arabs,” paraded Tuesday in east Jerusalem in a show of force that threatened to spark renewed violence just weeks after a war with Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. Published Jun. 15 2021 @ 11:05pm

Robotic ship sets off to retrace the Mayflower’s journey SWANSEA, Wales (AP) — Four centuries and one year after the Mayflower departed from Plymouth, England, on a historic sea journey to America, another trailblazing vessel with the same name has set off to retrace the voyage. Published Jun. 15 2021 @ 11:05pm

Myanmar puts Suu Kyi on trial BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi went on trial Monday on charges many observers say is an attempt by the junta that deposed her to eliminate her as a political force, erase the country's democratic gains and cement the military's power. by Associated Press Published Jun. 14 2021 @ 11:05pm

Israel OKs contentious Jerusalem march JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's new government on Monday approved a contentious parade by Israeli nationalists through Palestinian areas around Jerusalem's Old City, setting the stage for possible renewed confrontations just weeks after an 11-day war with Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. by Associated Press Published Jun. 14 2021 @ 11:05pm

After G-7, Biden said he's re-establishing US credibility President Joe Biden on Sunday said the United States had restored its presence on the world stage as he used his first overseas trip since taking office to connect with a new generation of leaders from some of the world's most powerful countries and more closely unite allies on addressing the coronavirus pandemic and China's trade and labor practices. by Associated Press Published Jun. 13 2021 @ 11:10pm

Finland's local elections a test for nation's young leader HELSINKI (AP) — Finland's local elections Sunday are seen as a first test for its popular young Social Democratic Prime Minister Sanna Marin, who took office 18 months ago shortly before the pandemic and whose party is behind in the polls. by Associated Press Published Jun. 13 2021 @ 11:05pm

Spain's right wing rejects any pardons for Catalan leaders MADRID (AP) — Thousands of people called Sunday for Spain's government to resign over its plan to issue pardons to a dozen separatist leaders who were convicted for their roles in a 2017 attempt to carve out an independent Catalan state, the boldest secession push in recent Spanish history. by Associated Press Published Jun. 13 2021 @ 11:05pm

Islamist party makes early victory claim in Algeria election ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — A moderate Islamist party claimed victory Sunday in Algeria's legislative election even though results were not expected for several more days. by Associated Press Published Jun. 13 2021 @ 11:05pm

Swiss narrowly reject tax hike to fight climate change GENEVA (AP) — Exit polls Sunday indicated Swiss voters appear to have narrowly rejected a proposed "carbon dioxide law" that would have hiked fees and taxes on fuels that produce greenhouse gases. by Associated Press Published Jun. 13 2021 @ 11:05pm

Israel gets new PM; Netanyahu rule ends JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's parliament on Sunday narrowly approved a new coalition government, ending the historic 12-year rule of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and sending the polarizing leader into the opposition. by Associated Press Published Jun. 13 2021 @ 11:05pm

Biden urges G-7 leaders to call out and compete with China Leaders of the world's largest economies unveiled an infrastructure plan Saturday for the developing world to compete with China's global initiatives, but they were searching for a consensus on how to forcefully to call out Beijing over human rights abuses. by Associated Press Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

French far-left chief floured in march against far right PARIS (AP) — A French far-left leader got a face full of flour at the start of a Paris march Saturday against “the ideas of the far right,” days after the French president was slapped while greeting a crowd. Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

What will change under Israel's new government? JERUSALEM (AP) — If all goes according to plan, Israel will swear in a new government Sunday, ending Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's record 12-year rule and a political crisis that inflicted four elections on the country in less than two years. by Associated Press Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

13 killed in hospital attack in opposition-held Syria town BEIRUT (AP) — Missiles hit a hospital in a northern Syrian town controlled by Turkey-backed fighters Saturday, killing at least 13 people, including two medical staff, and putting the facility out of service, activists and an aid group said. Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

Sri Lanka seeks initial $40M from stricken ship’s operator COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka is seeking an interim claim of $40 million from the operator of a fire-ravaged cargo ship to cover part of the cost of fighting the blaze, officials said Saturday. Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

Afghan official: Bombs hit 2 minivans in Kabul, 7 dead KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Separate bombs hit two minivans in a mostly Shiite neighborhood in the Afghan capital Saturday, killing at least seven people and wounding six others, the Interior Ministry said. Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

Biden sells G-7 on global minimum tax President Joe Biden might have persuaded some of the world's largest economies to hike taxes on corporations, but the U.S. Congress could be a far tougher sell. by Associated Press Published Jun. 11 2021 @ 11:05pm

Hungary: Bill would ban 'promoting' homosexuality to minors BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary's governing conservative party has prepared new legislation that bans showing pornographic material and any content portraying or promoting sex reassignment or homosexuality to anyone younger than 18. by Associated Press Published Jun. 11 2021 @ 11:05pm

Vatican regulates lay movements to prevent governance abuses ROME (AP) — The Vatican took steps Friday to better regulate Catholic lay religious movements by imposing term limits on their leaders and requiring internal elections to be representative of their memberships. by Associated Press Published Jun. 11 2021 @ 11:05pm

Ex-Mossad chief signals Israel attacked Iran nuclear assets DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The outgoing chief of Israel's Mossad intelligence service has offered the closest acknowledgment yet his country was behind recent attacks targeting Iran's nuclear program and a military scientist. by Associated Press Published Jun. 11 2021 @ 11:05pm