Tentative list of the missing in Bahamas has 2,500 names
An estimated 2,500 people are listed as missing in the Bahamas in Hurricane Dorian's aftermath, the government said Wednesday.
An estimated 2,500 people are listed as missing in the Bahamas in Hurricane Dorian's aftermath, the government said Wednesday.
Italian region offers newcomers $27K to live in one of its underpopulated villages for 3 years
An underpopulated region in Italy is offering newcomers $770 per month for three years to live in one of its villages — that comes out to a total of around $27,720.
An underpopulated region in Italy is offering newcomers $770 per month for three years to live in one of its villages — that comes out to a total of around $27,720.
US bombs ISIS-'infested island' in Iraq, new video shows
U.S. jets bombed an ISIS-“infested island” in northern Iraq Tuesday, according to new video and a statement from the U.S.-led coalition battling the terrorist group.
U.S. jets bombed an ISIS-“infested island” in northern Iraq Tuesday, according to new video and a statement from the U.S.-led coalition battling the terrorist group.
Protest at Chick-fil-A opening in Canada over LGBTQ issues
TORONTO (AP) - Dozens of protesters crowded a downtown Toronto sidewalk Friday to voice their opposition to the opening of the first franchised Chick-fil-A restaurant in Canada over the chain owner's record on LGBTQ issues.
TORONTO (AP) - Dozens of protesters crowded a downtown Toronto sidewalk Friday to voice their opposition to the opening of the first franchised Chick-fil-A restaurant in Canada over the chain owner's record on LGBTQ issues.
Major defeat for British PM Boris Johnson as lawmakers seize Brexit agenda
LONDON (AP) - On a day of humiliating setbacks, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a major defeat in Parliament on Tuesday night as rebellious lawmakers voted to seize control of the Brexit agenda, prompting the embattled prime minister to say he would call for a new general election.
LONDON (AP) - On a day of humiliating setbacks, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a major defeat in Parliament on Tuesday night as rebellious lawmakers voted to seize control of the Brexit agenda, prompting the embattled prime minister to say he would call for a new general election.
Tropical Storm Fernand has formed in the Gulf of Mexico
Tropical Storm Fernand formed Tuesday afternoon, prompting a tropical storm warning for Mexico's northeast coast.
Tropical Storm Fernand formed Tuesday afternoon, prompting a tropical storm warning for Mexico's northeast coast.
Young boy is the first reported Hurricane Dorian-related death
A young boy from the Bahamas is reportedly the first death related to the catastrophic Hurricane Dorian.
A young boy from the Bahamas is reportedly the first death related to the catastrophic Hurricane Dorian.
Video: Volcano on Stromboli Island in Sicily erupts
Boaters sailing off Messina, Sicily got a close-up look at Stromboli Island's volcano erupting Wednesday as a plume of smoke begins to chase them down.
Boaters sailing off Messina, Sicily got a close-up look at Stromboli Island's volcano erupting Wednesday as a plume of smoke begins to chase them down.
German city offering $1.1 million if you can prove it doesn't exist
A German city is offering a $1.1 million prize to anyone who can prove it does not exist.
A German city is offering a $1.1 million prize to anyone who can prove it does not exist.
Mexico is busing asylum-seeking migrants to southern border
The Mexican government said Friday it is busing migrants who have applied for asylum in the United States to the southern Mexico state of Chiapas.
The Mexican government said Friday it is busing migrants who have applied for asylum in the United States to the southern Mexico state of Chiapas.
From tusks to tails, nations eye trade in endangered species at World Wildlife Conference
GENEVA (AP) - From guitars to traditional medicines and from tusk to tail, mankind's exploitation of the planet's fauna and flora is putting some of them at risk of extinction. Representatives of some 180 nations are meeting in Geneva to agree on protections for vulnerable species, taking up issues including the trade in ivory and the demand for shark fin soup.
GENEVA (AP) - From guitars to traditional medicines and from tusk to tail, mankind's exploitation of the planet's fauna and flora is putting some of them at risk of extinction. Representatives of some 180 nations are meeting in Geneva to agree on protections for vulnerable species, taking up issues including the trade in ivory and the demand for shark fin soup.
Israel bans Reps. Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib from entering country
Israel said Thursday that it will bar two Democratic congresswomen from entering the country ahead of a planned visit over their support for a Palestinian-led boycott movement, a decision announced shortly after President Donald Trump tweeted that it would "show great weakness" to allow them in.
Israel said Thursday that it will bar two Democratic congresswomen from entering the country ahead of a planned visit over their support for a Palestinian-led boycott movement, a decision announced shortly after President Donald Trump tweeted that it would "show great weakness" to allow them in.
Gay penguins adopt egg after attempting to hatch stones at zoo
A gay penguin couple at Berlin Zoo has been given an egg to adopt after staff noticed their attempts to hatch stones.
A gay penguin couple at Berlin Zoo has been given an egg to adopt after staff noticed their attempts to hatch stones.
Hong Kong police fire tear gas at protesters and media
HONG KONG (AP) - Police fired tear gas Sunday inside a train station and in several other Hong Kong neighborhoods where protesters occupied roads in another weekend of anti-government demonstrations.
HONG KONG (AP) - Police fired tear gas Sunday inside a train station and in several other Hong Kong neighborhoods where protesters occupied roads in another weekend of anti-government demonstrations.
The Latest: UN chief urges no action on Kashmir status
NEW DELHI (AP) - The Latest on India's security clampdown in Kashmir (all times local): U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling on India and Pakistan to refrain from taking any steps that would affect the status of Kashmir. U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters Thursday "the position of the United Nations on this region is governed by the Charter of the United...
NEW DELHI (AP) - The Latest on India's security clampdown in Kashmir (all times local): U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling on India and Pakistan to refrain from taking any steps that would affect the status of Kashmir. U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters Thursday "the position of the United Nations on this region is governed by the Charter of the United...
Key events in Kashmir since British rule ended in 1947
Some key events in Kashmir: - August 1947: With the end of British colonial rule, the Indian subcontinent is divided into predominantly Hindu India and mainly Muslim Pakistan. A mass migration follows, with Hindus and Muslims moving to their country of choice, and more than a million people are killed in communal violence.
Some key events in Kashmir: - August 1947: With the end of British colonial rule, the Indian subcontinent is divided into predominantly Hindu India and mainly Muslim Pakistan. A mass migration follows, with Hindus and Muslims moving to their country of choice, and more than a million people are killed in communal violence.
Saudi changes allow women to travel without male consent
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Saudi Arabia issued new laws early Friday that loosen restrictions on women by allowing any citizen to apply for a passport and travel freely, ending a long-standing and controversial guardianship policy that required male consent for a woman to travel or carry a passport.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Saudi Arabia issued new laws early Friday that loosen restrictions on women by allowing any citizen to apply for a passport and travel freely, ending a long-standing and controversial guardianship policy that required male consent for a woman to travel or carry a passport.
Houston's Puerto Rican community reacts to protest on the island
Puerto Rico’s Department of Justice is looking into whether the governor and his aides committed any crimes. This comes after misogynistic and homophobic group chat messages between Governor Ricardo Rosselló and his inner circle were leaked, sparking massive protests at the island’s capital demanding Rosselló resign. Puerto Rico’s DOJ has issued warrants for the cell phones of...
Puerto Rico’s Department of Justice is looking into whether the governor and his aides committed any crimes. This comes after misogynistic and homophobic group chat messages between Governor Ricardo Rosselló and his inner circle were leaked, sparking massive protests at the island’s capital demanding Rosselló resign. Puerto Rico’s DOJ has issued warrants for the cell phones of...
Pamplona festival ends with 3 gorings in final bull run
PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) - A bull broke from the pack and gored two Australians and a Spaniard during Sunday's final bull run of this year's San Fermin festival, health officials from the northern Spanish city of Pamplona said. That took the number of gorings to eight for the eight bull runs that provide a high-adrenaline morning rush to the non-stop party that draws around 1 million...
PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) - A bull broke from the pack and gored two Australians and a Spaniard during Sunday's final bull run of this year's San Fermin festival, health officials from the northern Spanish city of Pamplona said. That took the number of gorings to eight for the eight bull runs that provide a high-adrenaline morning rush to the non-stop party that draws around 1 million...
Spanish judge rules 43-year-old man is son of Julio Iglesias
A Spanish judge has ruled that there is sufficient evidence to determine that a 43-year-old Spanish man is the biological son of Julio Iglesias, despite the singer's refusal to submit to genetic testing.
A Spanish judge has ruled that there is sufficient evidence to determine that a 43-year-old Spanish man is the biological son of Julio Iglesias, despite the singer's refusal to submit to genetic testing.