IOC’s large role in anti-doping creates conflict of interest
KATOWICE, Poland — The idea made sense. Given the rampant amount of drug abuse in Olympic sports, the sports world needed a global watchdog.
Iran to fuel centrifuges in new step away from nuclear deal
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran will start injecting uranium gas into over a thousand centrifuges at a fortified nuclear facility built inside a mountain, the cou...
Bosnian war survivors protest Peter Handke’s Nobel prize win
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina — Several dozen survivors of Bosnia's 1992-95 war have protested in Sarajevo, urging the Nobel Committee to reverse its d...
EU hopes US will rethink choice to pull out of climate pact
BRUSSELS — The European Union has voiced regret at the U.S. government's decision to pull out of the Paris climate agreement and expressed hopes that ...
Hungary says Huawei to help build its 5G wireless network
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary's foreign minister says China's Huawei will take part in the construction of the country's next-generation 5G wireless net...
Diplomat lays out White House campaign to oust her
WASHINGTON — It started with a warning to watch her back, that people were "looking to hurt" her. From there, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie ...
In Spain, thousands protest verdict in sex crime case
MADRID — Thousands of Spaniards, mostly women of all ages, took to the streets Monday to demand changes in the law after a ruling in a sex-crime case ...
The Latest: Labour’s Lindsay Hoyle elected new speaker
LONDON — The Latest on the election to select a new U.K. House of Commons speaker (all times local):
Hundreds of Brexit Party candidates will run in UK election
LONDON — Nigel Farage unveiled hundreds of Brexit Party candidates for Britain's general election on Monday, and warned the governing Conservatives th...
Macron’s China visit underscores economic tensions
BEIJING — With major economies locked in disputes over trade, France's president started a visit to China by announcing that the EU had struck a deal ...
US envoy calls EU decision on Balkans ‘historic mistake’
BELGRADE, Serbia — A U.S. envoy for the Western Balkans on Monday described European Union's decision not to open membership talks with North Macedoni...
In Berlin, quirky reminders linger from East-West divide
BERLIN — Thirty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the German capital — divided for decades by bricks and barbed wire — has slowly grown back to...
30 years after Berlin Wall fell, East-West divides remain
BERLIN — Many people in the former East Germany say they feel like second-class citizens 30 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, despite a growing...
Spurs’ Son in tears after Everton’s Gomes injury; Foxes 3rd
LONDON — Everton midfielder André Gomes' serious injury and Tottenham forward Son Heung-min's tears overshadowed their teams' 1-1 draw in the Premier ...
Balotelli threatens to leave soccer field amid racist chants
VERONA, Italy — Brescia striker Mario Balotelli threatened to leave the field due to racist chants directed at him by Hellas Verona fans during a top-...
Italian ship with 151 rescued migrants docks in Sicily
ROME — An Italian offshore supply vessel has brought 151 migrants to Sicily after rescuing them in waters off Libya a day earlier.
Climate activists nab Macron portraits, divide French judges
LYON, France — Is stealing a presidential portrait a prison-worthy crime? Or a laudable act of civil disobedience?
Skaters Kostornaia, Chen win at Internationaux de France
GRENOBLE, France — Alena Kostornaia left no doubt there's a new era in women's figure skating by a convincing win over Olympic gold medalist Alina Zag...
Injury blights Nadal at Paris Masters; Djokovic into final
PARIS — Injury blighted Rafael Nadal again as he pulled out of his Paris Masters semifinal on Saturday, meaning top-ranked Novak Djokovic will go for ...
German minister appeals for European unity amid challenges
BERLIN — Germany's foreign minister appealed Saturday for European countries to unite in the face of global challenges such as climate change and migr...
McIlroy takes 1-shot lead into final round in Shanghai
SHANGHAI — Rory McIlroy spun a wedge down to 3 feet for birdie on his final hole for a clean card at a 5-under 67, giving him a one-shot lead over Lou...
Kenya’s Mary Keitany eyes 5th NYC Marathon title in 6 years
NEW YORK — Mary Keitany is back for another bolt through the boroughs.
Brexit Party wants to team up with Tories; Johnson says no
LONDON — Nigel Farage, the minor-party leader who played a major role in Britain's decision to leave the European Union, is trying to throw his weight...
Pliskova advances, Svitolina wins again at WTA Finals
SHENZHEN, China — Karolina Pliskova advanced to the semifinals of the WTA Finals for the third straight year, beating Simona Halep 6-0, 2-6, 6-4 Frida...
Prince Harry, young Archie send good-luck message to England
TOKYO — Britain's Royal Family is getting excited about England's appearance in the Rugby World Cup final — even its most recent arrival.
Conor McGregor fined in Ireland for assault
DUBLIN — Conor McGregor has been fined 1,000 euros ($1,120) for assaulting a man in a pub.
Some autistic youths detained in UK in “horrific” conditions
LONDON — A British Parliamentary committee says some young people with autism or learning disabilities are being detained under "horrific" conditions ...
France cuts jobless benefits as part of Macron reforms plan
PARIS — Changes to France's jobs market are entering into force on Friday as part of President Emmanuel Macron's plan to make the labor market more fl...
Vietnamese turn to traffickers to help chase fortunes abroad
DIEN THINH, Vietnam — For many Vietnamese, a job in a Western European country is seen as a path to prosperity worth breaking the law. But the risks o...
US extends civil nuclear cooperation waivers for Iran
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is keeping alive one of the last remaining components of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal by extending sanctions waive...