Associated press world news

Here are some recent Associated Press (AP) world news stories:

Asia-Pacific

• North Korea fires ballistic missile into sea: North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the sea on Wednesday, the South Korean and Japanese militaries said, in a move that drew condemnation from the United States and other countries. (AP News)
• China's Xi Jinping secures third term as president: China's rubber-stamp legislature has approved a constitutional amendment allowing President Xi Jinping to remain in power beyond the traditional two-term limit, cementing his status as the most powerful Chinese leader in decades. (AP News)
• India's Modi government faces criticism over handling of COVID-19 surge: India's government is facing criticism over its handling of a devastating surge in COVID-19 cases, with many accusing it of being slow to respond and failing to provide adequate medical care. (AP News)

Europe

• Russia's Putin orders troops to withdraw from Ukraine border: Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops to withdraw from the border with Ukraine, a move that could help ease tensions between the two countries. (AP News)
• UK's Johnson faces criticism over handling of COVID-19 pandemic: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing criticism over his government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, with many accusing him of being slow to respond and failing to provide adequate support to those affected. (AP News)
• France's Macron announces plans to reform European Union: French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to reform the European Union, including proposals to create a new European budget and strengthen the EU's defense capabilities. (AP News)

Middle East

• Iran's supreme leader says US sanctions are 'economic war': Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has described US sanctions as an "economic war" against the country, and called on Iranians to unite against the sanctions. (AP News)
• Israel's Netanyahu faces corruption charges: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing corruption charges, including bribery and fraud, in a case that has shaken the country's political establishment. (AP News)
• Syria's Assad says US sanctions are 'economic terrorism': Syrian President Bashar Assad has described US sanctions as "economic terrorism" and called on the international community to take action against the sanctions. (AP News)

Africa

• South Africa's Ramaphosa faces corruption allegations: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing corruption allegations, including claims that he failed to disclose a large amount of cash found at his farm. (AP News)
• Ethiopia's Tigray region faces humanitarian crisis: The Tigray region of Ethiopia is facing a humanitarian crisis, with thousands of people displaced and many more at risk of starvation and disease. (AP News)
• Nigeria's Boko Haram insurgency continues to spread: The Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria continues to spread, with the group carrying out attacks in several states and displacing thousands of people. (AP News)

Americas

• US and Mexico reach agreement on trade deal: The United States and Mexico have reached an agreement on a new trade deal, which will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). (AP News)
• Brazil's Bolsonaro faces criticism over handling of COVID-19 pandemic: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is facing criticism over his government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, with many accusing him of being slow to respond and failing to provide adequate support to those affected. (AP News)
• Colombia's peace process faces challenges: Colombia's peace process with the FARC rebel group is facing challenges, including violence and intimidation against former rebels and their families. (AP News)

These are just a few examples of recent AP world news stories.