One month after President Emmanuel Macron's arrival in power, French voters must now choose lawmakers in parliamentary elections starting Sunday that may dramatically reshape the political landscape. Here's a look at the French system and what's at stake: ELECTION RULES Elections for...

At least three Afghan policemen were killed and two wounded when an American military aircraft opened fire during an operation in southern Afghanistan, officials said on Saturday. The so-called "friendly fire" incident occurred overnight, during a raid in Afghanistan's restive Helmand...

As Britain gets to grips with another shock election result, in northern England pro-Brexit voters’ sympathy for the beleaguered Conservatives was in short supply. “I think we’re in a total mess,” said postman Eric Peters, 58, dashing through the city of Wakefield. “For me, I...

As a boy, Ramzi Aburedwan found himself caught up in the first Palestinian intifada, a well-known photo at the time showing him holding stones to throw at Israeli soldiers. He has since become a respected musician and composer, who gives back to children from Palestinian refugee camps, like...