July 3, 2016 In Israel, outpouring of grief over death of Elie Wiesel Israel's prime minister says the memory of the late Nobel laureate, author and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel will be "enshrined in our hearts and in the heart of humanity forever." Benjamin Netanyahu opened his weekly Cabinet meeting Sunday with an appreciation of Wiesel as one of the "giants of the Jewish people." Wiesel died Saturday in New York at the age of 87.
July 3, 2016 Pope says mind of predecessor Benedict is still 'perfect' Pope Francis says his predecessor as pontiff is having trouble getting around, but remains sharp of mind and memory.
July 3, 2016 El Salvador, deadliest nation in 2015, sees lull in violence After becoming the world's murder capital last year and posting an equally bloody start to 2016, this violence-torn Central American nation has seen its monthly homicide rate fall by about half.
July 3, 2016 Syria's new US-backed force stumbles in first test The call came around noon, about four hours after U.S.-backed Syrian fighters announced they had taken over an air base outside a town held by the Islamic State group near the Iraqi border.
July 3, 2016 UAE warns against wearing traditional clothes abroad The United Arab Emirates is warning its citizens to avoid wearing traditional garments when traveling abroad after an Emirati man was handcuffed in Ohio over terrorism fears.
July 3, 2016 Finnish police arrest 3 Cuban national volleyball players Finnish police say they have arrested three members of the Cuban national men's volleyball team on suspicion of aggravated rape.
July 3, 2016 Cologne's gay pride parade pays tribute to Orlando victims Tens of thousands of people are taking part in Cologne's annual gay pride parade, with many paying tribute to the victims of the attack on a Florida nightclub last month.
July 3, 2016 Argentines rally to urge Messi to return to national team Hundreds of fans of Lionel Messi gathered in the rain in Argentina's capital on Saturday to ask that the soccer star return to the national team following his shock retirement from the squad.
July 3, 2016 Commandos storm Dhaka restaurant; 6 attackers dead, 13 safe Bangladeshi forces stormed an upscale Dhaka restaurant where heavily armed militants held dozens of people hostage Saturday morning, killing at least six of the attackers and rescuing 13 captives including foreigners at the end of the 10-hour standoff.
July 2, 2016 The Latest: Dhaka restaurant owner has no contact with staff The Latest on the attack on a restaurant popular with foreigners in a diplomatic zone in the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka (all times local): 11:35 a.m.