President Trump pays his respects at the Western Wall in Jerusalem
President Donald Trump has paid his respects at the Western Wall, the holiest place where Jews can pray. Wearing a black skullcap, Trump walked slowly toward the wall and pressed his right hand flat against the stone for about 30 seconds. He then tucked a prayer note into a deep crevice. His wife and daughter Ivanka, who converted to Judaism, visited the women's section of the wall....
President Donald Trump has paid his respects at the Western Wall, the holiest place where Jews can pray. Wearing a black skullcap, Trump walked slowly toward the wall and pressed his right hand flat against the stone for about 30 seconds. He then tucked a prayer note into a deep crevice. His wife and daughter Ivanka, who converted to Judaism, visited the women's section of the wall....
President Trump: Fight against terror a 'battle between good and evil'
President Donald Trump called on Middle Eastern leaders to combat a "crisis of Islamic extremism" emanating from the region, casting the fight against terrorism as a "battle between good and evil," not a clash between the West and Islam.
President Donald Trump called on Middle Eastern leaders to combat a "crisis of Islamic extremism" emanating from the region, casting the fight against terrorism as a "battle between good and evil," not a clash between the West and Islam.
Australian house cat could be world's longest feline
An orange and white house cat is a possible record-breaker in the land down under.
An orange and white house cat is a possible record-breaker in the land down under.
4 people killed, 5 others injured in northern Greece train derailment
An intercity train derailed in northern Greece, leaving four passengers dead and five seriously injured, including the driver, the state railway said in a statement early Sunday.
An intercity train derailed in northern Greece, leaving four passengers dead and five seriously injured, including the driver, the state railway said in a statement early Sunday.
South Korean report that possible ballistic missile launched from North Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea says rival North Korea has launched a projectile believed to be a ballistic missile. It comes days after the election of a new South Korean president. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff had few other details, including whether the launch was successful or what kind of projectile was fired Sunday.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea says rival North Korea has launched a projectile believed to be a ballistic missile. It comes days after the election of a new South Korean president. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff had few other details, including whether the launch was successful or what kind of projectile was fired Sunday.
Egypt says it's found burial chamber dating back 3,700 years
Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities says a burial chamber dating back about 3,700 years has been found, attached to a recently discovered pyramid belonging to the 13th Dynasty. The ministry says the discovery was made at an archaeological site in the area of Dahshour, on the outskirts of Giza. The ministry says the chamber was likely that of the daughter of 13th Dynasty King Emnikamaw, whose...
Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities says a burial chamber dating back about 3,700 years has been found, attached to a recently discovered pyramid belonging to the 13th Dynasty. The ministry says the discovery was made at an archaeological site in the area of Dahshour, on the outskirts of Giza. The ministry says the chamber was likely that of the daughter of 13th Dynasty King Emnikamaw, whose...
Argentina: Nun arrested for allegedly abusing deaf children
A Roman Catholic nun from Japan has been arrested and charged on suspicion of helping priests sexually abuse children at a school for youths with hearing disabilities in Argentina, authorities said.
A Roman Catholic nun from Japan has been arrested and charged on suspicion of helping priests sexually abuse children at a school for youths with hearing disabilities in Argentina, authorities said.
Bouncy castle explodes in Spain, killing girl, 6, and injuring six other children
A six-year-old girl has died after being thrown 45 feet into the air when a bouncy castle exploded at a restaurant in northeast Spain.
A six-year-old girl has died after being thrown 45 feet into the air when a bouncy castle exploded at a restaurant in northeast Spain.
North Korea detains another American over alleged hostile acts
North Korea announced Sunday that it detained a fourth American citizen over unspecified hostile acts against the country and amid worsening tensions with the U.S.
North Korea announced Sunday that it detained a fourth American citizen over unspecified hostile acts against the country and amid worsening tensions with the U.S.
US military member killed in Somalia, 1st death since 1993
A U.S. service member has been killed in Somalia during an operation against the extremist group al-Shabab - the first U.S. combat death there in more than two decades - as the United States steps up its fight against the al-Qaida-linked organization in a country that remains largely chaos.
A U.S. service member has been killed in Somalia during an operation against the extremist group al-Shabab - the first U.S. combat death there in more than two decades - as the United States steps up its fight against the al-Qaida-linked organization in a country that remains largely chaos.
Pres. Trump to visit Israel, Saudi Arabia, Vatican, meet with Pope Francis
President Donald Trump says his first foreign trip as president will include stops in Saudi Arabia, Israel and the Vatican, where he will meet with Pope Francis. Then he'll move on for visits to NATO and a summit in Italy.
President Donald Trump says his first foreign trip as president will include stops in Saudi Arabia, Israel and the Vatican, where he will meet with Pope Francis. Then he'll move on for visits to NATO and a summit in Italy.
President Trump seeks steps from Abbas to promote peace with Israel
President Donald Trump will press Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday to end payments to families of Palestinians imprisoned in Israeli jails, according to U.S. officials, one of several actions Washington believes could lead to resumed peace talks with Israel.
President Donald Trump will press Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday to end payments to families of Palestinians imprisoned in Israeli jails, according to U.S. officials, one of several actions Washington believes could lead to resumed peace talks with Israel.
Macron vs. Le Pen: Opposing styles and visions for France
PARIS (AP) - They could hardly be more different: Pro-European centrist Emmanuel Macron is facing anti-immigration, anti-EU Marine Le Pen in France's presidential runoff May 7. Here's a look at just a few of the ways the two candidates diverge: EUROPE Macron is fierily promoting common European ideals of peace, prosperity and freedom. He says that, with Britain leaving, the bloc needs...
PARIS (AP) - They could hardly be more different: Pro-European centrist Emmanuel Macron is facing anti-immigration, anti-EU Marine Le Pen in France's presidential runoff May 7. Here's a look at just a few of the ways the two candidates diverge: EUROPE Macron is fierily promoting common European ideals of peace, prosperity and freedom. He says that, with Britain leaving, the bloc needs...
Trump: North Korea 'disrespected' China with missile test
President Donald Trump said Friday that North Korea had "disrespected" China by attempting to launch another ballistic missile.
President Donald Trump said Friday that North Korea had "disrespected" China by attempting to launch another ballistic missile.
2 US troops killed, 1 injured in eastern Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (AP) - Two American Army Rangers were killed and another received a minor injury during a ground assault against Islamic State fighters in Afghanistan Wednesday, according to the U.S. military. The U.S. forces were accompanying Afghan troops on the raid when they came under attack by the Islamic State Khorasan group in Nangarhar Province in eastern Afghanistan, according to Navy...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Two American Army Rangers were killed and another received a minor injury during a ground assault against Islamic State fighters in Afghanistan Wednesday, according to the U.S. military. The U.S. forces were accompanying Afghan troops on the raid when they came under attack by the Islamic State Khorasan group in Nangarhar Province in eastern Afghanistan, according to Navy...
US seeks to further isolate North Korea over nuclear program
GENEVA (AP) - A U.S. ambassador says Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will tell the U.N. Security Council about steps the United States believes are needed to "further isolate" North Korea and "to try to bring it back to its senses" over nuclear issues. Robert Wood, ambassador to the U.N.'s Committee on Disarmament in Geneva, gave a preview of Tillerson's address...
GENEVA (AP) - A U.S. ambassador says Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will tell the U.N. Security Council about steps the United States believes are needed to "further isolate" North Korea and "to try to bring it back to its senses" over nuclear issues. Robert Wood, ambassador to the U.N.'s Committee on Disarmament in Geneva, gave a preview of Tillerson's address...
Japan has only 10 minutes to take cover after North Korean missile launch, officials say
The Japanese government has admitted that people across the country may have precious little time to take cover from a North Korean missile attack: just 10 minutes.
The Japanese government has admitted that people across the country may have precious little time to take cover from a North Korean missile attack: just 10 minutes.
UK police arrest man with 'weapon' near Parliament
LONDON (AP) - London police arrested a man for possession of weapons Thursday near Britain's Houses of Parliament. The Metropolitan Police force said no one was injured in the incident, which brought armed police flooding into the area around Parliament. Witnesses reported seeing armed police blocking off Whitehall, a street lined with government buildings, and a man on the ground.
LONDON (AP) - London police arrested a man for possession of weapons Thursday near Britain's Houses of Parliament. The Metropolitan Police force said no one was injured in the incident, which brought armed police flooding into the area around Parliament. Witnesses reported seeing armed police blocking off Whitehall, a street lined with government buildings, and a man on the ground.
United investigates report that rabbit died on flight
LONDON (AP) - United Airlines is investigating a report that a giant rabbit died on one of its trans-Atlantic flights. Distraught breeder Annette Edwards from Worcestershire in central England told The Associated Press by phone Wednesday that Simon, a 10-month-old, 3-foot (meter) -long continental rabbit, had a vet check shortly before traveling from London's Heathrow airport to...
LONDON (AP) - United Airlines is investigating a report that a giant rabbit died on one of its trans-Atlantic flights. Distraught breeder Annette Edwards from Worcestershire in central England told The Associated Press by phone Wednesday that Simon, a 10-month-old, 3-foot (meter) -long continental rabbit, had a vet check shortly before traveling from London's Heathrow airport to...
Husband kills baby, self on Facebook Live
Authorities in Thailand say a man upset with his wife hanged their 11-month-old daughter on Facebook Live and then killed himself. Police Col. Jirasak Siemsak said officers found the bodies of 20-year old Wuttisan Wongtalay and the baby in an abandoned hotel in Phuket province after receiving reports of the video. He said Wuttisan and his...
Authorities in Thailand say a man upset with his wife hanged their 11-month-old daughter on Facebook Live and then killed himself. Police Col. Jirasak Siemsak said officers found the bodies of 20-year old Wuttisan Wongtalay and the baby in an abandoned hotel in Phuket province after receiving reports of the video. He said Wuttisan and his...