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April 9, 2017

Hungary: Showdown of 'illiberal state' vs. 'open society'

Hungary's effort to close Central European University, founded by billionaire philanthropist George Soros in 1991, is another step in Prime Minister Viktor Orban's plan to transform his country into an "illiberal state," a narrower view of democracy which contrasts with the "open society" ideals promoted globally by Soros.

April 9, 2017

Syrian refugees see glimmer of hope in Trump's policy shift

For the millions of Syrian refugees scattered across camps and illegal settlements, the chemical attack on a town in northern Syria and subsequent U.S. strike was a rare moment when the world turned its attention to Syria, before turning away again.

April 9, 2017

Assad speaks with Iran's president, who affirms support

Syrian state media says President Bashar Assad has spoken with his Iranian counterpart following last week's U.S. missile strike on a Syrian air base.

April 9, 2017

Haiti president's office bristles over stoning of motorcade

The office of Haiti's president is using strong language to criticize people who threw rocks at his motorcade, calling them "extremists" who must be brought to justice.

April 9, 2017

Colombia: Rebel bomb attack kills soldier, wounds 3 more

Colombia's army says a soldier has been killed by an explosive device attributed to a dissident wing of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC.

April 9, 2017

North Korea says Syria airstrikes prove its nukes justified

North Korea has vowed to bolster its defenses to protect itself against airstrikes like the ones President Donald Trump ordered against an air base in Syria.

April 9, 2017

Roadside bomb kills 9 Afghan forces battling the Taliban

An Afghan official says a roadside bomb killed at least nine security forces during an ongoing operation in the northern Balkh province.

April 9, 2017

Venezuelans called to flood streets in anti-Maduro protest

Opponents of President Nicolas Maduro are calling on demonstrators to flood the streets of Caracas as part of a weeklong protest movement that shows little sign of losing steam.

April 8, 2017

The Latest: Strike on town hit with chemical weapons kills 1

The Latest on Syria (all times local): 10:50 a.m.

April 8, 2017

Pope raises own mortality in rallying youth to lead church

Pope Francis is urging young people to lead the church's future even as he voices doubts about whether he'll be around much longer to see it.