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October 23, 2017

Who killed Kim Jong Un's half brother? Here's what we know

Eight months after the audacious assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's estranged half brother, a Malaysian court ...

October 23, 2017

After election win, Abe prioritizes North Korea, aging Japan

Fresh off a decisive election victory, Japan's leader pledged Monday to tackle what he called Japan's two national crises: ...

October 23, 2017

Philippines declares end to 5-month militant siege in Marawi

The Philippine government declared the end Monday to the militant siege of a southern city that lasted five months, left more ...

October 23, 2017

The Latest: End of Marawi siege is move against extremism

The Latest on the Philippine fight to end the militant siege of Marawi (all times local): 1:30 p.m. The Philippines defense ...

October 23, 2017

Japanese Prime Minister Abe wins big in national elections

Japan's leader has scored a major victory in national elections that returned his ruling coalition to power in decisive ...

October 23, 2017

The Latest: Officials say Philippine troops found 40 bodies

The Latest on the Philippine efforts to end the militant siege in Marawi (all times local): 10 a.m. Two security officials ...

October 23, 2017

AP Top Stories Oct. 22 P

Here are the top stories for Sunday, October 22: Rex Tillerson works to unite Saudi Arabia and Iraq; Gunman arrested after ...

October 23, 2017

10 Things to Know for Monday

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday: 1. WHO TOOK SYRIA'S ...

October 23, 2017

Congresswoman wants Kelly apology as spat with Trump endures

A Florida congresswoman on Sunday asked White House chief of staff John Kelly to apologize for making false claims about her ...

October 23, 2017

The Latest: Lombardy chief says 95% vote 'yes' for autonomy

The latest on autonomy referendums in Italy's two richest regions, Lombardy and Veneto (all times local): 1 a.m.

October 23, 2017

Kosovo holds municipal vote; Pristina City Hall is top prize

Municipal elections held in Kosovo on Sunday are being watched as a test of the parties in the country's center-right ...

October 22, 2017

France: 8 charged in probe of alleged far-right terror plot

Eight people suspected of belonging to a French far-right extremist group have been given preliminary terror charges for ...

October 22, 2017

Jordan's king endorses Palestinian reconciliation deal

Jordan's king on Sunday endorsed a fledgling Palestinian reconciliation agreement that is meant to end a decade-old political ...

October 22, 2017

Jerusalem to move ahead with dozens of new settler homes

The city of Jerusalem says it plans to move ahead with the construction of dozens of new settler homes in a predominantly ...

October 22, 2017

The Latest: Charity hails decision to revoke Mugabe honor

The Latest on Zimbabwe's president and the World Health Organization (all times local): 7:15 p.m. The decision by the World ...

October 22, 2017

Air Force: No plans to recall retired pilots to fix shortage

The Air Force says it doesn't plan on using new flexibility under an executive order signed by President Donald Trump to ...

October 22, 2017

World Health Organization revokes appointment of Mugabe

The head of the World Health Organization revoked his appointment of Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe as a "goodwill ...

October 22, 2017

How wounds suffered in search for Bergdahl changed 3 lives

One soldier who searched for Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl uses a wheelchair now, unable to speak because of a head wound.

October 22, 2017

US-backed forces take Syria's largest oil field from IS

U.S.-backed fighters captured Syria's largest oil field from the Islamic State group Sunday, marking a major advance against ...