Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa wins reelection
Ecuador's conservative millionaire incumbent handily won Sunday's presidential run off against a leftist challenger.
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As U.S.-China tensions rise academics are caught in the crosshairs
As U.S.-China rivalry intensifies, Chinese nationals in the United States are being caught up in the tensions.
Convalescing Pope Francis opens Holy Week with greeting in St. Peter's Square
A convalescing Pope Francis greeted the crowd in St. Peter's Square on Palm Sunday, in yet another reassuring public sign of his recovery from a life-threatening battle with double pneumonia.
More than 30 people killed in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy
More than 30 people were killed in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday, officials said.
Israel strikes a hospital in Gaza, forcing evacuation as strikes intensify
The strike hit Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, after Israel issued an evacuation warning. Israel said it struck a command and control center used by Hamas at the hospital.
U.S. and Iran conduct first round of nuclear talks
The U.S. and Iran have launched negotiations to strike a new deal that would scale back Iran's nuclear program.
Facing drug-related violence, Ecuador goes to the polls Sunday
Ecuadoreans will vote for their president this weekend, as the country is experiencing high levels of drug-related gang violence and an economic slowdown.
China projects defiance in its response to U.S. tariffs
China has retaliated with tariffs on U.S. goods after President Trump raised tariffs on Chinese imports. And though it is avoiding further escalation, the Chinese government is projecting defiance.
A Syrian city known for gold jewelry faces rising crime
Since antiquity, Aleppo has been famous for gold. But a post-war crime wave means jewelers no longer display gold in windows. The city is installing solar-powered streetlights to fight crime.
Ukraine's DIY drone makers are helping fighters on the front lines
The war in Ukraine is now largely being fought with drones. Ukraine made 2 million last year. Drone makers churn them out in factories and mom-and-pop operations like one in a Kyiv basement apartment.