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Pope beats back speculation of imminent death or conclave as he continues pneumonia recovery

Pope beats back speculation of imminent death or conclave as he continues pneumonia recovery

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis continued his slow recovery from double pneumonia on Thursday, beating back speculation of an imminent death, resignation or conclave and signalling that he was still very much in charge albeit in a weakened state.
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Austria is getting a new coalition government without far-right election winner

Austria is getting a new coalition government without far-right election winner

VIENNA (AP) — Three parties announced Thursday that they have reached a deal to form a new centrist Austrian government, five months after an election was won by a far-right party that later failed in an attempt to form an administration.
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Pakistan’s transgender community finds hope and dignity at a culinary school

Pakistan’s transgender community finds hope and dignity at a culinary school

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — For transgender students involved in a very special project at a culinary school in Pakistan, there is more to a class than just learning the art of cooking.
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A group of Uyghur men detained in Thailand for more than a decade may have been deported to China

A group of Uyghur men detained in Thailand for more than a decade may have been deported to China

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Thai lawmakers, activists, and lawyers believe a group of Uyghur men detained in Thailand for more than a decade may have been deported to China early Thursday after trucks with covered windows were seen leaving a detention cent
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As measles cases mount in the US, what’s the situation worldwide?

As measles cases mount in the US, what’s the situation worldwide?

BANGKOK (AP) — The U.S. registered its first death from measles since 2015 this week, as a child who wasn’t vaccinated died in a measles outbreak in rural West Texas . Normally, most U.S.
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American teenager Tien beats Zverev and advances to the quarterfinals in Acapulco

American teenager Tien beats Zverev and advances to the quarterfinals in Acapulco

ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — American teenager Learner Tien beat top-seeded Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-4 on Wednesday to move into the quarterfinals of the Mexican Open in Acapulco It was his second career win over a top-five player.
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Hamas calls for talks on next phase of ceasefire after hostage-prisoner exchange

Hamas calls for talks on next phase of ceasefire after hostage-prisoner exchange

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas said Thursday it was ready to negotiate the next phase of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip , after a swap in which it handed over the remains of four hostages in exchange for the release of more than 600 Palestinia
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Hamas calls for talks on next phase of ceasefire after hostage-prisoner exchange

Hamas calls for talks on next phase of ceasefire after hostage-prisoner exchange

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas said Thursday it was ready to negotiate the next phase of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip , after a swap in which it handed over the remains of four hostages in exchange for the release of more than 600 Palestinia
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How many hostages are left in Gaza?

How many hostages are left in Gaza?

JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas handed over the remains of another four hostages early Thursday and Israel released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners as part of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip .
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A Lim Kim leads LPGA tournament in Singapore by a stroke over Charley Hull after the first round

A Lim Kim leads LPGA tournament in Singapore by a stroke over Charley Hull after the first round

SINGAPORE (AP) — A Lim Kim tamed swirling winds to shoot a 4-under 68 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the LPGA's HSBC Women's World Championship.
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