Russian blogger Ruslan Sokolovsky convicted for playing ‘Pokemon Go’ in church
Ruslan Sokolovsky has been in detention since October.
Dozens hurt, 1 dead in Venezuela protests
Demonstrators contend President Nicolas Maduro’s socialist government has become an authoritarian regime.
The 57th Venice Biennale prepares for grand opening
Beginning this weekend, dozens of artists, many still unknown, will gather in Venice to celebrate art and its vitality in the world at the 57th Biennale. Video provided by AFP
Transgender cadets at military academies can graduate but not serve
Two transgender academy graduates will not be allowed to join the ranks of newest officers
U.N. secretary general: Syria conflict a ‘danger for us all’
The Syria conflict is a war that has become “a danger for us all” warns UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, during a speech and a Q&A session in London. Video provided by AFP
Russia downplays President Trump’s firing of FBI Director Comey
The Kremlin on Wednesday downplayed President Trump’s firing of FBI Director James Comey.
Trump’s meeting with Russians closed to U.S. media, but not to TASS photographer
Associated Press, other agencies, had to get photos from the Russian state-owned agency.
Erdogan rips U.S. plan to arm Kurds; Mattis downplays Turkey rift
Turkey on Wednesday rebuffed U.S. efforts to downplay the decision to arm Kurdish military units to fight the Islamic State.
Tropical Storm Adrian is earliest Pacific storm on record
The hurricane season has gotten off to an early start: Tropical Storm Adrian formed late Tuesday in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Iraqi boys recount horrors of captivity by IS
Two Iraqi boys who escaped Islamic State captivity tell The Associated Press that the militants forced hundreds of boys, some as young as 7 or 8, into training to become fighters and suicide bombers. (May 10)