The Associated Press

The Associated Press is an American multinational nonprofit news agency headquartered in New York City. The AP is owned by its contributing newspapers, radio, and television stations in the United States, all of which contribute stories to the AP and use material written by its staff journalists.

South African president says new coalition government is united in tackling unemployment and poverty

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has opened a new parliamentary term

6:44AM ( 3 months ago )

In landmark verdict, South Korea's top court recognizes some rights for same-sex couples

South Korea’s top court has ruled that same-sex couples are eligible to receive the same health insurance benefits as heterosexual couples, a landmark verdict hailed by human rights groups

6:28AM ( 3 months ago )

Argentina tops FIFA men's rankings as government hits back at critics of team's racist France song

Argentina is confirmed as the world’s No. 1 team in the FIFA men’s rankings

6:26AM ( 3 months ago )

Paris police are sealing off the Seine River ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony

A special kind of iron curtain has come down across central Paris

6:06AM ( 3 months ago )

Here's what to know about the violent anti-government protests roiling Bangladesh

What began as peaceful protests by students in Bangladesh against a quota system for government jobs has turned into an unprecedented challenge against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her ruling Awami League party

5:43AM ( 3 months ago )

Protests toppled Bangladesh's government and drove powerful PM into exile. How did they get here?

What began as peaceful protests by students in Bangladesh against a quota system for government jobs eventually turned into an uprising that forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee the country by helicopter

5:43AM ( 3 months ago )

Here's what to know about the violent protests over government jobs roiling Bangladesh

Bangladesh has been gripped by violence after relentless clashes between student protesters, security officials and pro-government student activists over a quota system for government jobs

5:43AM ( 3 months ago )