AP PHOTOS: New Orleans, Rio, Cologne -- Carnival joy peaks around the world as Lent approaches

On 3rd anniversary, Beirut port blast probe blocked by intrigue and even the death toll is disputed

3 small Palestinian villages emptied out this summer. Residents blame Israeli settler attacksChina bans seafood from Japan after the Fukushima nuclear plant begins its wastewater release

'I might have already become an amputee': Commuter's footwear chewed by escalator at Woodlands MRT stationSchool bus fares to rise by up to 13% in 2024 following January's hike of up to 7%Ng Kok Song says he’s not seeking donations for campaign

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise after Wall Street rallyZimbabwe’s election extends to a second day after long ballot delays. Some slept at polling stations

Beijing plans to kick off 2nd phase of Universal Resort within 3 years: State media

Taiwan proposes $4b spending on new weapons, gets F-16 boostAmazon imposes new fees on sellers who ship their own products to customers

AP, other news organizations develop standards for use of artificial intelligence in newsrooms2 Pinterest directors resign from Nextdoor’s board in response to antitrust enforcement efforts

Teamsters add their heft to dozens of Amazon delivery drivers picketing around the countryChance the Rapper will discuss his career and the impact of hip-hop at an Apple store in Chicago