Myanmar’s state-run media say the country’s newly elected parliament will convene for its first session next month, following an election that critics said was neither free nor fair.

An Iranian army helicopter has crashed into a market in central Iran and reportedly killed at least four people.

Authorities in eastern India say an air ambulance has crashed into a dense forest, killing all seven people on board.

GALAXIDI, Greece (AP) — Residents and visitors in the Greek seaside town of Galaxidi joyfully throw bags of dyed flour at each other, erupting into a chaotic “flour war.” The event marks the end of carnival festivities and the start of Lent. This is a …

Canada’s foreign minister says her country is working on an aid package for Cuba as it faces blackouts and severe fuel shortages worsened by a U.S. oil embargo.

British police have arrested former U.K. Ambassador Peter Mandelson in a misconduct probe stemming from his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

Chad says it has closed its border with Sudan “until further notice” after multiple crossings by fighters with the warring Sudanese factions.

A State Department official says the U.S. has ordered nonessential diplomats and family members to leave Lebanon as tensions over Iran rise with the threat of a potentially imminent military strike.

Palestinian Authority officials say Israeli settlers have attacked a West Bank mosque.

Supporters of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye have held a prayer service in a Catholic cathedral to press for his release.