‘Flour war’ erupts in Greek seaside town as revelers celebrate the start of Lent

A colorful ‘flour war’ in Greece marks the start of Lent, in photos

Students in Iran hold anti-government protests as US forces gather for possible strikes

Colombia’s ELN rebels declare a unilateral ceasefire ahead of key congressional elections

Slovakia halts emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine amid oil delivery dispute

BAFTA apologizes to ‘Sinners’ stars for racial slur used during British Academy Film Awards (CORRECTS: A previous APNewsAlert erroneously reported a Tourette syndrome advocate apologized; he said he was ‘mortified’ by involuntary tic)