International News

U.K. voters choose a new government to resolve Brexit impasse Britons who have endured more than three years of wrangling over their country's messy divorce from the European Union cast ballots Thursday in an election bill... by The Associated Press - December 12, 2019

Teen activist Time Person of Year Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg said she was surprised and honored Wednesday to be named Time's youngest Person of the Year, while adding that others in... by FRANK JORDANS The Associated Press - December 12, 2019

Dozens of soldiers die in Niger attack Suspected Islamic militants ambushed a military post in western Niger and killed at least 70 soldiers, a presidential adviser said late Wednesday, marking the ... by The Associated Press - December 12, 2019

At world court, Suu Kyi denies Burmese genocide Nobel Peace Prize winner and former political prisoner Aung San Suu Kyi denied Wednesday that Burma's armed forces committed genocide, telling the United Nation... by ALEKS FURTULA and LORNE COOK The Associated Press - December 12, 2019

Indian lawmakers OK citizenship law for non-Muslims Indian lawmakers approved legislation on Wednesday granting citizenship to non-Muslims who migrated illegally from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. Critics... by ASHOK SHARMA The Associated Press - December 12, 2019

Brits stump ahead of today's vote British political leaders zigzagged across the country Wednesday on the eve of the country's national election in a last-ditch push to win over millions of unde... by DANICA KIRKA and JILL LAWLESS The Associated Press - December 12, 2019

Can close bases, Turkey warns U.S. Turkey's foreign minister suggested Wednesday that the United States could be barred from using two strategic air bases in retaliation for possible U.S. sanctio... by The Associated Press - December 12, 2019

French strikers reject pension changes France's prime minister said Wednesday that the full retirement age will be increased for the country's youngest but offered concessions in an ill-fated effort ... by THOMAS ADAMSON and SYLVIE CORBET The Associated Press - December 12, 2019

The world in brief Volcano activity delays victim recovery by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - December 12, 2019

3 nations endorse new trade accord Representatives of the United States, Mexico and Canada on Tuesday agreed to amend a North American trade deal, accepting significant changes demanded by House ... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - December 11, 2019

Finland's new premier world's youngest at 34 Finland became the country with the world's youngest sitting head of government Tuesday when the Nordic nation's parliament chose a 34-year-old woman who is a p... by JARI TANNER The Associated Press - December 11, 2019

France retirement protest grows Cranking up the pressure on President Emmanuel Macron, thousands of union activists marched through French cities on Tuesday, and airport employees and teachers... by ANGELA CHARLTON and NADINE ACHOUI-LESAGE The Associated Press - December 11, 2019

Ex-Afghan leader ties U.S. to corruption Afghanistan's former president argued Tuesday that Washington helped fuel corruption in his nation by spending hundreds of millions of dollars over the past two... by KATHY GANNON The Associated Press - December 11, 2019

Volcano's death toll up to 6 in New Zealand A sixth person is confirmed dead as rescue efforts have given way to a grim recovery operation a day after a volcano erupted at a popular tourism site in New Ze... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - December 11, 2019

India rallies aim to halt minority citizenship bill Hundreds of demonstrators closed down streets in northeastern India on Tuesday as part of an 11-hour shutdown in protest of legislation that would grant citizen... by The Associated Press - December 11, 2019