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Turkey, Russia face conflicts over Syria's push into Idlib Ankara and Moscow are again facing an escalation of violence in Syria's last rebel-held territory, a development that puts their cooperation to the test even as they support opposing sides in the eight-year war that has devastated Syria.

Former Indonesian first lady Ani Yudhoyono dies at age 66 Former Indonesian first lady Ani Yudhoyono has died in Singapore.

S. Korea urges restraint after North's missile test South Korea's Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo is fending off calls to step up pressure on North Korea after it test-fired missiles last month.

Ambassador: Trump's visit is more about celebrating Britain's relations with the US than politics British Ambassador to the U.S. Sir Kim Darroch weighs in ahead of President Trump's state visit to the United Kingdom.

Lyon bomb suspect had pledged allegiance to IS France's counter-terrorism prosecutor says the main suspect in the bombing last week in the French city of Lyon that wounded 14 people had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.

3 Thai men sentenced to death for killing British expatriate A court in Thailand has sentenced three Thai men to death in the murder of a British expatriate and his Thai wife whose brother allegedly ordered the killings.

US-China trade war unlikely to end soon, ex-Chinese central bank chief says The deadlock over trade between the U.S. and China is unlikely to end during next month's G20 summit in Japan, with a former Chinese central bank chief blaming President Trump for the lack of breakthrough.

Indonesia parades 5 foreigners arrested for drugs on Bali Indonesian police in Bali have arrested an American, two Spaniards and two Russians for selling cocaine on the island.

India's prime minister names Cabinet after decisive election India's newly sworn in Prime Minister Narendra Modi has named a Cabinet of ministers, handing the powerful home affairs portfolio to the president of his Hindu nationalist party credited with delivering him a thunderous reelection.

Amid reports of NKorean purge, there are reasons for caution A South Korean newspaper reported Friday that North Korea executed a senior envoy involved in nuclear negotiations with the U.S. as well as four other high-level officials.

S&P upgrades Indonesia credit after Widodo election win Ratings agency Standard & Poor's has upgraded Indonesia's sovereign credit rating following the election of Joko Widodo to a second term as president.

During Ramadan, late-night gyms boom in the Gaza Strip It's past midnight, but a dozen Palestinians are still running and sweating at a gym in the Gaza Strip.

Serena Williams to face 20-year-old American Kenin in Paris When Serena Williams saw a young U.S. tennis player distraught after a loss at a tournament earlier this season, she did what just felt right.

Captain arrested in Hungary boat accident as families arrive Hungarian police have detained the captain of a cruise ship that collided with and sank a sightseeing boat packed with South Korean tourists on the Danube River in Budapest.

Baghdad's Green Zone, a barometer of war and peace Baghdad's Green Zone has been a barometer for tension and conflict in Iraq for nearly two decades.

Pompeo visits Germany as tensions rise between US, Iran Mike Pompeo is making his first visit to Germany as secretary of state at the start of a four-nation European trip as tensions rise between the U.S. and Iran.

Dutch hostage held by Filipino militants killed in gubattle Philippine military officials say a long-held Dutch hostage has been shot and killed by his Abu Sayyaf captors when he tried to escape during a gunbattle in southern jungles.

Mideast protests in Iran, elsewhere mark 'Jerusalem Day' Iranians have begun rallies across the country to mark Quds, or Jerusalem Day, which will see demonstrations across the Mideast as the Trump administration tries to offer an Israeli-Palestinian peace plan.

Israeli police: Alleged Palestinian attacker stabs 2, killed Israeli police say an alleged Palestinian attacker has been killed after stabbing and injuring two Israelis in Jerusalem's Old City.

Survivors of Budapest boat sinking recall chaotic moments Survivors of a South Korean tour boat sinking in Budapest say they were taking photos or preparing to disembark when they were thrown into waters after another ship rammed their boat.

Pope visits Romania 20 years after John Paul's historic trip Pope Francis is heading to Romania for a three-day, cross-country pilgrimage that in many ways is completing the 1999 trip by St. John Paul II that marked the first-ever papal visit to a majority Orthodox country.

Suicide bombing hits eastern Kabul; no word on casualties Police say a suicide bomber has struck east of the capital Kabul, the second such attack in as many days.

Migrants traverse the deadly last stretch of Darien jungle At first they appeared only as weary silhouettes emerging from the dense foliage on the other side of the Tuquesa River.

Raptors take NBA Finals opener, beat Warriors 118-109 Pascal Siakam scored a playoff career-high 32 points and the Toronto Raptors won the first NBA Finals game played outside the U.S., beating the Golden State Warriors 118-109 on Thursday night.

Al-Jazeera says Sudan shuts down bureau, blocks journalists The satellite news channel Al-Jazeera says authorities in Sudan have shut down its bureau in Khartoum and banned its reporters from working.

Tiananmen veterans look back on movement's mistakes, passion Wu'er Kaixi was among the most outspoken of the student leaders during the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests, famously reproaching then-Premier Li Peng at a meeting broadcast on national television.

North Korea executes 5 officials over failed Kim-Trump summit: South Korean media North Korea has executed five officials for their role in the failed second summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, according to a South Korean newspaper.

Iraqi city of Kirkuk rocked by 6 blasts; at least 4 killed Iraqi security officials say a series of explosions in the northern city of Kirkuk has killed at least four people and wounded 23.

Reporter's notebook: Inside Hezbollah’s attack tunnels Amid new regional tension with Iran, reports indicate the tunnels were meant to be used by the Iranian proxy Hezbollah in a ground operation against Israel.

Fox News tours Hezbollah tunnel from Lebanon into northern Israel Israeli Defense Forces destroyed the tunnel by filling it with cement; Trey Yingst reports from Jerusalem.

Trump on Netanyahu election: Well, it's too bad what happened in Israel Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has failed to form a coalition and will now have to be reelected once again. President Trump says there is enough turmoil in Israel.

Trapped cat wanders home after failed $7,500 rescue mission After a missing 5-year-old cat emerged on the Royal Albert Bridge in England, firefighters tried an expensive but ultimately unsuccessful mission to retrieve the trapped kitty. Before another planned rescue attempt, the cat simply wandered home on its own, bringing a complicated ordeal which amounted to $7,500 to an end.

Spanish police bust crime ring that smuggled cocaine-laced plastic Police in Spain said they arrested 12 people on Wednesday in connection to a cocaine-smuggling ring that mixed the drug with industrial plastic pellets in a bid to avoid detection.

Brazilians rally against education budget cuts Thousands of Brazilians have taken to the streets to protest a decision by the government of President Jair Bolsonaro to slash education funds.

The Miss India pageant is under fire for a lack of diversity The Miss India pageant is under fire for a lack of diversity after ‘The Times of India’ published a full-page collage of the 30 competitors that some are saying look identical.

Colombia ex-rebel freed from second detention in drug case A top Colombian rebel peace negotiator has been freed from detention for a second time in connection with a highly politicized drug case.

Netanyahu shows off Trump's map of Israel with Golan Heights Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says U.S. President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner has gifted him an official State Department map, updated to incorporate the long-disputed Golan Heights as part of Israel.

Nicaragua government releases 50 more political prisoners Nicaragua's government said Thursday it has released 50 prisoners detained in protests from jail to house arrest as an agreed-upon deadline to release all such prisoners approaches.

UN extends arms embargo, sanctions against South Sudan The U.N. Security Council has approved a resolution extending an arms embargo and other sanctions against South Sudan over objections from African nations, Russia and China that that the measures won't help promote peace.

Cat sparks $7,500 rescue mission after getting stuck on bridge six days; mission fails, pet gets bored and wanders home A pet cat who sparked a pricey rescue mission after getting trapped on a bridge in England for eventually got bored nearly a week later and walked home on her own.

Miss India pageant slammed for lack of diversity as critics say finalists are all identical The Miss India pageant has come under fire for lacking diversity after a newspaper released headshots of the 30 finalist that looked shockingly identical.

John Cleese comes under fire for controversial tweet Critics are lining up to slam the British actor after he expressed chagrin over London losing its “English” culture.

It's like an Orwellian Big Brother nightmare. The Chinese Communist Party is using advanced technology to secure government control over the lives of nearly everyone in the society by establishing a system of social credits based on each person's perceived behaviors and attitudes.   from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2YUlrW4

Julian Assange's attorney says his client is too ill to appear in court for extradition hearing Wikileaks founder Julian Assange was moved to a health ward in the British prison where he's being held.

Kushner-Trump Middle East peace deal could be in trouble after Netanyahu is forced to call fresh election Jared Kushner’s visit to Jerusalem to promote his Middle East peace plan could be losing steam and credibility as Israel heads into an unprecedented second election following Benjamin Netanyahu's inability to form a government by Wednesday night's deadline. 

Pediatrician at prominent Argentine children's hospital accused of producing, distributing child pornography One of the chief pediatricians at a respected children's hospital has been detained for allegedly producing and distributing child pornography, Argentine authorities said Wednesday.

Suspect in Lyon explosion claims ties to Islamic State group A man arrested for a bombing outside a bakery in Lyon, France, that injured 13 people has told investigators that he had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group.

21 nations take part in regional evacuation drill in Cyprus Cyprus' foreign minister says 21 countries are taking part in a drill organized by the east Mediterranean island nation that involves the possible evacuation of civilians from Middle Eastern nations.

3 dead in Rhine boat sinking; rescuers search for 1 child Police say three people were killed and a child is missing after a small boat capsized in the Rhine River between Germany and France.

South Africa’s new Cabinet sees gender balance for first time ever South Africa’s president announced a new cabinet Wednesday that for the first time in the country’s history will be made up of 50 percent women – and one of those women is from the opposition.

These American missionaries were ambushed by an armed gang firing machine guns at them in Haiti. One missionary was shot and was bleeding out, but then a mysterious man showed up. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2YRjdXm

Brass plaque memorializing Holocaust victim defaced in Rome A brass plaque memorializing a Nazi Holocaust victim in Rome has been defaced with a sticker reading in German, "Murderers always return to the crime scene."