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Russian lawyer questions why Mueller hasn't contacted her
Nataliya Vasilyeva, Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 12:21pm
A Russian lawyer who discussed sanctions with Donald Trump Jr. in New York during his father's 2016 campaign for the U.S. presidency said Sunday that special counsel Robert Mueller has not contacted her and she thinks he isn't interested in finding the truth.
Islamic State suicide bomber kills 57 in Afghan capital
Rahim Faiez, Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 11:49am
An Islamic State suicide bomber carried out an attack at a voter registration center in the capital Kabul on Sunday, killing 57 people and wounding more than 100 others, said officials from the Afghan interior and public health ministries.
The Latest: Toll from Kabul bombing climbs to 57 dead
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 11:49am
The Latest on the violence in Afghanistan (all times local):
Syrian military pummels IS-held districts in Damascus
Zeina Karam, Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 11:49am
Syrian government forces used warplanes, helicopters and artillery on Sunday to pound districts of the capital held by the Islamic State group, in a bid to enforce an evacuation deal reached with the militants earlier in the week.
Merkel to Israel TV: Imperfect Iran deal better than no deal
Karin Laub, Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 11:39am
German Chancellor Angela Merkel defended the Iran nuclear deal in an interview with an Israeli TV channel, saying an imperfect deal is better than no deal and that her country will "watch very closely" to ensure it is being fulfilled.
Pakistan's Pashtun tribes stage protest calling for rights
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 10:59am
Thousands of Pashtuns from Pakistan's tribes have gathered in the eastern city of Lahore reiterating their call for the release of tribesmen being held by authorities on alleged links to militants.
Q&A: How strong is the Islamic State group in Afghanistan
Kathy Gannon, Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 10:39am
An upstart Islamic State affiliate that first appeared in Afghanistan in 2014 is becoming increasingly deadly and their attacks on the country's minority Shiites have grown bolder. In Sunday's devastating bombing, a suicide bomber walked up to a crowd outside a voter registration office and blew himself up killing 57 people.
Local vote comes as Italy struggles to form government
Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 10:19am
An election in one of Italy's tiniest regions was being eagerly watched Sunday for any shift in voter sentiment as right-wing political leaders in Rome struggle to form a government following inconclusive national elections seven weeks ago.
Armenia protest leader arrested after failed talks with PM
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 9:29am
The leader of major political protests that have gripped the Armenian capital for more than a week was arrested Sunday, while the streets of Yerevan echoed with blaring car horns as protesters tried a new technique for expressing opposition.
Turkish lawmakers switch parties in challenge to Erdogan
Zeynep Bilginsoy, Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 9:09am
More than a dozen Turkish opposition lawmakers switched parties Sunday in a show of solidarity as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's rivals scramble to challenge him in a surprise snap election that could solidify his rule.
Son of ex-dictator's aide leads race as Paraguay votes
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 9:04am
The son of a former dictator's top aide appeared to have a strong lead heading into Sunday's election for Paraguayan president, aided by a booming economy under his party.
Macron to push Trump on Iran deal, says there's no 'Plan B'
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 8:59am
French President Emmanuel Macron is urging U.S. President Donald Trump to stick with the Iranian nuclear accord, arguing there's no "Plan B."
Kuwait arrests 2 Filipinos accused of helping runaway maids
Hussain Al-Qatari, Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 8:36am
Kuwaiti police arrested two Filipinos for allegedly convincing housemaids to run away from their employers' homes as the Philippines' ambassador faced questions for comments about his embassy's work in aiding abused workers, authorities said Sunday.
Why French globalist Macron is befriending nationalist Trump
Angela Charlton and Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 8:23am
Of everything Emmanuel Macron has accomplished in nearly a year as France's president, the most important may be his tough-love friendship with Donald Trump.
Iraq says its strikes in Syria killed 36 IS militants
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 7:51am
A spokesman for Iraq's military says 36 Islamic State militants have been killed in Thursday's airstrikes by Iraq's air force in Syria.
High-rise tower in Dubai catches fire; no injuries reported
Kamran Jebreili, Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 7:31am
A fire broke out Sunday atop a prominent skyscraper in Dubai, sending smoke billowing from its roof and those inside fleeing into the streets before firefighters extinguished the blaze. No injuries were reported.
Troubled German Social Democrats elect combative new leader
Geir Moulson, Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 7:03am
Germany's center-left Social Democrats on Sunday elected a combative new leader to spearhead their recovery from a disastrous election result while guiding them through a fractious coalition government with Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives.
Russia adds Google IPs to registry of banned sites
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 6:59am
Russia's communications watchdog agency says it is adding some Google IP addresses to the state register of banned sites, as a dispute over a banned messaging app intensifies.
