Play7min 58secAn Afghan teen makes it to the U.S., but his family is left behind in KabulJuly 23, 2023 4:01 AMBy Tom Bowman and Lauren Hodges As Kabul fell to the Taliban in 2021, a teenager got separated from his family at the airport and wound up on a plane without them. He's been living on his own in the U.S.
The U.S. defeats Vietnam 3-0 to open its 2023 Women's World CupJuly 21, 2023 11:08 PMBy Russell Lewis The two-time defending champion U.S. opened group play in the Women's World Cup with a sluggish performance over Vietnam. The U.S. brings a mix of newcomers and veterans to this year's tournament.
Iraq expels Sweden's ambassador over Quran burning, after protests at Swedish EmbassyJuly 20, 2023 11:59 AMBy Ruth Sherlock Iraq expelled Sweden’s ambassador and recalled its diplomat from Sweden, hours after protesters attacked the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad, setting fire to part of the building.
Co-host New Zealand stuns Norway to open the Women's World CupJuly 20, 2023 11:53 AMBy Ashley Westerman Host team New Zealand defeated Norway 1-0 in the opening game of the tournament, following a brief pause to remember those killed and injured in a shooting in Auckland just hours before.
Wout van Aert leaves Tour de France to be with pregnant wife: 'It's an easy decision'July 20, 2023 11:26 AMBy Bill ChappellThe talented Belgian will miss the last few days of cycling’s biggest race. “On the one hand it’s a strange feeling but it’s not a dilemma,” he said. “It’s an easy decision.”
Russia's nixing of Ukraine grain deal deepens worries about global food supply July 19, 2023 2:55 PMBy Andrew Connelly Since the war began, there's been concern about getting Ukrainian grain to countries in need. A deal was struck in 2022 to keep exports flowing — but Russia put an end to it on Monday.
Tourists and residents warned to stay inside as deadly heat hits Europe during peak travel seasonJuly 18, 2023 12:55 PMBy The Associated PressOfficials are warning residents and tourists packing Mediterranean destinations to stay indoors during the hottest hours as the second heat wave in as many weeks hits the region and Greece, Spain and Switzerland battle wildfires.
Man who crossed North Korea border is a U.S. soldier, Pentagon official saysJuly 18, 2023 12:30 PMBy Emily Olson The man was touring the Demilitarized Zone that divides the Korean Peninsula when he crossed into North Korea without authorization, according to the United Nations Command.
Play4min 20secIn Malaysia, a mom is contesting her kids' conversion to Islam. It's a landmark caseJuly 18, 2023 12:06 PMBy Emily Feng The children were converted by their father after the parents divorced. The case has thrown into sharp relief the ethnic and religious identity markers that form the bedrock of Malaysian policy.
Play4min 37secWhat Russia's Black Sea grain blockade could mean for MinnesotaJuly 17, 2023 4:32 PMBy Emily Bright and Megan BurksRussia’s decision to pull out of the agreement to let Ukrainian grain shipments pass through the Black Sea could have ripple effects for Minnesota agribusiness firms such as Cargill, farmers and the East African community.