France's far-right reaches across spectrum as runoff looms
PARIS (AP) - France's far right is reaching out to voters who backed the defeated far-left contender, hoping to peel away voters from the extremes of the political spectrum. The May 7 runoff will be between the populist Marine Le Pen and centrist Emmanuel Macron, and French politicians on the moderate left and right immediately urged voters to block Le Pen's path to power. The defeated...
PARIS (AP) - France's far right is reaching out to voters who backed the defeated far-left contender, hoping to peel away voters from the extremes of the political spectrum. The May 7 runoff will be between the populist Marine Le Pen and centrist Emmanuel Macron, and French politicians on the moderate left and right immediately urged voters to block Le Pen's path to power. The defeated...
Protest in Paris after controversial candidate makes presidential runoff
Pollsters projected that pro-Europe centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right populist Marine Le Pen advanced Sunday to France's presidential runoff on May 7 -- igniting wild cheering and singing at their respective headquarters.
Pollsters projected that pro-Europe centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right populist Marine Le Pen advanced Sunday to France's presidential runoff on May 7 -- igniting wild cheering and singing at their respective headquarters.
North Korea detains US citizen, the 3rd American being held there
North Korea has detained a U.S. citizen, officials said Sunday, bringing to three the number of Americans now being held there.
North Korea has detained a U.S. citizen, officials said Sunday, bringing to three the number of Americans now being held there.
ISIS claims responsibility for Champs-Elysees attack on police officers
A gunman opened fire on police on Paris' iconic Champs-Elysees boulevard Thursday night, killing one officer and wounding three people before police shot and killed him. The Islamic State group quickly claimed responsibility for the attack.
A gunman opened fire on police on Paris' iconic Champs-Elysees boulevard Thursday night, killing one officer and wounding three people before police shot and killed him. The Islamic State group quickly claimed responsibility for the attack.
Russian bombers again fly near Alaska
For the second consecutive night, Russia flew two long-range bombers off the coast of Alaska on Tuesday, this time coming within 36 miles of the mainland while flying north of the Aleutian Islands, two U.S. officials told Fox News.
For the second consecutive night, Russia flew two long-range bombers off the coast of Alaska on Tuesday, this time coming within 36 miles of the mainland while flying north of the Aleutian Islands, two U.S. officials told Fox News.
Venezuelans gear up for major march against Maduro
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Opponents of President Nicolas Maduro called on Venezuelans Wednesday to take to the streets for what they've dubbed the "mother of all marches" against the embattled socialist leader.
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Opponents of President Nicolas Maduro called on Venezuelans Wednesday to take to the streets for what they've dubbed the "mother of all marches" against the embattled socialist leader.
North Korea: 'Thermonuclear war may break out at any moment'
North Korea's deputy U.N. ambassador accused the United States on Monday of turning the Korean Peninsula into "the world's biggest hotspot" and creating "a dangerous situation in which a thermonuclear war may break out at any moment."
North Korea's deputy U.N. ambassador accused the United States on Monday of turning the Korean Peninsula into "the world's biggest hotspot" and creating "a dangerous situation in which a thermonuclear war may break out at any moment."
20 people killed in Sri Lanka as massive mound of garbage collapses
The death toll from the collapse of a massive garbage mound near Sri Lanka's capital rose to 20 on Sunday, and residents feared more victims could be buried underneath the debris.
The death toll from the collapse of a massive garbage mound near Sri Lanka's capital rose to 20 on Sunday, and residents feared more victims could be buried underneath the debris.
Taiwan bans sale, consumption of dog and cat meat
BEIJING (AP) - Taiwan's legislature has explicitly banned the sale and consumption of dog and cat meat and increased the penalty for animal cruelty, underscoring growing awareness of animal welfare in one of Asia's most prosperous societies. The legislature amended Taiwan's animal protection law to double the maximum penalty for deliberate harm to animals to two years in prison and...
BEIJING (AP) - Taiwan's legislature has explicitly banned the sale and consumption of dog and cat meat and increased the penalty for animal cruelty, underscoring growing awareness of animal welfare in one of Asia's most prosperous societies. The legislature amended Taiwan's animal protection law to double the maximum penalty for deliberate harm to animals to two years in prison and...
Putin meets Tillerson as tensions rise over Syria
MOSCOW (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in Moscow on Wednesday as the two countries traded sharp accusations about a chemical weapons attack in Syria.
MOSCOW (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in Moscow on Wednesday as the two countries traded sharp accusations about a chemical weapons attack in Syria.
US show of force to North Korea also could show US weakness
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration has upped the stakes in the slow-burning confrontation with North Korea, deploying an aircraft carrier to the region this week. But If the North proceeds with a ballistic missile or nuclear test and the U.S. does nothing in response, America's deterrence will appear diminished.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration has upped the stakes in the slow-burning confrontation with North Korea, deploying an aircraft carrier to the region this week. But If the North proceeds with a ballistic missile or nuclear test and the U.S. does nothing in response, America's deterrence will appear diminished.
Alleged Russian hacker arrested in Spain at US request
MADRID (AP) - An alleged Russian hacker has been detained in Spain at the request of American authorities, an arrest that set cybersecurity circles abuzz after a Russian broadcaster raised the possibility it was linked to the U.S. presidential election. Pyotr Levashov was arrested Friday in Barcelona on a U.S. computer crimes warrant, according to a spokeswoman for Spain's National Court,...
MADRID (AP) - An alleged Russian hacker has been detained in Spain at the request of American authorities, an arrest that set cybersecurity circles abuzz after a Russian broadcaster raised the possibility it was linked to the U.S. presidential election. Pyotr Levashov was arrested Friday in Barcelona on a U.S. computer crimes warrant, according to a spokeswoman for Spain's National Court,...
Church bombings in Egypt kill 37, wound dozens
Bombs tore through two Egyptian churches in different cities as worshippers were marking Palm Sunday, killing at least 37 people and wounding around 100 in an assault claimed by the Islamic State group.
Bombs tore through two Egyptian churches in different cities as worshippers were marking Palm Sunday, killing at least 37 people and wounding around 100 in an assault claimed by the Islamic State group.
Swedish media: Truck crashes into Stockholm store, 3 dead
STOCKHOLM (AP) - Swedish media say a truck has crashed into a department store in central Stockholm, killing three people. Swedish radio says Friday that three people have been killed in the crash and Swedish broadcaster SVT says shots have been fired. People in the area are fleeing the scene. The Swedish news agency TT says several people have been rushed away in ambulances, and live...
STOCKHOLM (AP) - Swedish media say a truck has crashed into a department store in central Stockholm, killing three people. Swedish radio says Friday that three people have been killed in the crash and Swedish broadcaster SVT says shots have been fired. People in the area are fleeing the scene. The Swedish news agency TT says several people have been rushed away in ambulances, and live...
Syrian official says at least 7 killed, 9 wounded in US missile attack on air base.
BEIRUT (AP) - Syrian official says at least 7 killed, 9 wounded in US missile attack on air base. .
BEIRUT (AP) - Syrian official says at least 7 killed, 9 wounded in US missile attack on air base. .
Russian military says it will help Syria strengthen its air defenses after US strike
MOSCOW (AP) - Russian military says it will help Syria strengthen its air defenses after US strike .
MOSCOW (AP) - Russian military says it will help Syria strengthen its air defenses after US strike .
A father bids farewell to twin babies after Syria attack
BEIRUT (AP) - The father cradled his 9-month-old twins, Aya and Ahmed, each in an arm. He stroked their hair and choked back tears, mumbling, "Say goodbye, baby, say goodbye" to their lifeless bodies.
BEIRUT (AP) - The father cradled his 9-month-old twins, Aya and Ahmed, each in an arm. He stroked their hair and choked back tears, mumbling, "Say goodbye, baby, say goodbye" to their lifeless bodies.
Royals join families of London terror victims for service
LONDON (AP) - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry joined those injured in the March 22 terror attack and victims' families in a multi-faith service Wednesday at London's Westminster Abbey. Prince William stopped briefly before the service to lay a wreath at the abbey's Innocent Victims Memorial, a slate circle that remembers those who have suffered death, torture and...
LONDON (AP) - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry joined those injured in the March 22 terror attack and victims' families in a multi-faith service Wednesday at London's Westminster Abbey. Prince William stopped briefly before the service to lay a wreath at the abbey's Innocent Victims Memorial, a slate circle that remembers those who have suffered death, torture and...
Russian governor's spokesman: 10 people killed, 50 injured in St. Petersburg subway explosion
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) - Russian governor's spokesman: 10 people killed, 50 injured in St. Petersburg subway explosion.
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) - Russian governor's spokesman: 10 people killed, 50 injured in St. Petersburg subway explosion.
Mexico City metro installs 'penis seat' to stop sexual harassment of women
In an intentionally provocative effort to raise awareness of rampant sexual harassment on Mexico City subways, the city has installed a “penis seat” on one of its busiest trains.
In an intentionally provocative effort to raise awareness of rampant sexual harassment on Mexico City subways, the city has installed a “penis seat” on one of its busiest trains.