US Navy ship fired warning shots at Iranian boats
WASHINGTON (AP) A U.S. military official says a U.S. Navy warship fired multiple warning shots at Iranian patrol boats in the Persian Gulf after the Iranian vessels ignored other warnings. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an incident not yet publicly announced, said a U.S. destroyer, the USS Mahon, was transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday when a number of...
WASHINGTON (AP) A U.S. military official says a U.S. Navy warship fired multiple warning shots at Iranian patrol boats in the Persian Gulf after the Iranian vessels ignored other warnings. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an incident not yet publicly announced, said a U.S. destroyer, the USS Mahon, was transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday when a number of...
Magnitude 7.2 earthquake reported near Fiji, tsunami alert issued
Authorities say a magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit near the Fiji Islands, causing a tsunami warning for parts of the Pacific Ocean.
Authorities say a magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit near the Fiji Islands, causing a tsunami warning for parts of the Pacific Ocean.
Finland to pay unemployed basic income of $587 per month
HELSINKI (AP) Finland has become the first country in Europe to pay its unemployed citizens a basic monthly income, amounting to 560 euros ($587), in a unique social experiment which is hoped to cut government red tape, reduce poverty and boost employment.
HELSINKI (AP) Finland has become the first country in Europe to pay its unemployed citizens a basic monthly income, amounting to 560 euros ($587), in a unique social experiment which is hoped to cut government red tape, reduce poverty and boost employment.
At least 35 killed in 'terror attack' in Turkey
Turkey's state-run news agency says an armed assailant has opened fire at a nightclub in Istanbul during New Year's celebrations, killing at least 35 people.
Turkey's state-run news agency says an armed assailant has opened fire at a nightclub in Istanbul during New Year's celebrations, killing at least 35 people.
Putin says Russia won't oust US diplomats in hacking flap
President Vladimir Putin has condemned a new round of U.S. sanctions against Russia but said Moscow will not retaliate by expelling American diplomats.
President Vladimir Putin has condemned a new round of U.S. sanctions against Russia but said Moscow will not retaliate by expelling American diplomats.
PHOTO: Dog enters food coma after family's Christmas dinner
Dogs are always trying to get their paws on the scraps of their family's meals. But forget scraps! One dog in England preferred the entire meal!
Dogs are always trying to get their paws on the scraps of their family's meals. But forget scraps! One dog in England preferred the entire meal!
Russian President Putin says a Syrian cease-fire agreement has been reached with Turkey
BEIRUT (AP) ��� The Latest on the conflict in Syria (all times local): 2:30 p.m. A main Syrian opposition group says it supports a nationwide cease-fire set to go into effect at midnight and that moderate rebel factions will abide by it, but defend themselves if attacked. Ahmad Ramadan of the Syrian National Coalition said the truce reached Thursday includes a halt to airstrikes and shelling.
BEIRUT (AP) ��� The Latest on the conflict in Syria (all times local): 2:30 p.m. A main Syrian opposition group says it supports a nationwide cease-fire set to go into effect at midnight and that moderate rebel factions will abide by it, but defend themselves if attacked. Ahmad Ramadan of the Syrian National Coalition said the truce reached Thursday includes a halt to airstrikes and shelling.
Turkey, Russia discussing Syria cease-fire plan
Turkish and Russian officials are discussing the contours of a cease-fire for Syria, Syrian opposition factions said, building on cooperation between the two countries following a deal they brokered for the evacuation of opposition fighters from the northern city of Aleppo earlier this month. Several rebel groups said, however, that they are withholding their approval of any agreement until...
Turkish and Russian officials are discussing the contours of a cease-fire for Syria, Syrian opposition factions said, building on cooperation between the two countries following a deal they brokered for the evacuation of opposition fighters from the northern city of Aleppo earlier this month. Several rebel groups said, however, that they are withholding their approval of any agreement until...
Prosecutors: A 40-year-old Tunisian man detained in connection with Berlin truck attack
BERLIN (AP) — Prosecutors: A 40-year-old Tunisian man detained in connection with Berlin truck attack.
BERLIN (AP) — Prosecutors: A 40-year-old Tunisian man detained in connection with Berlin truck attack.
Judge indicts former Argentine president in corruption case
An Argentine judge has indicted former President Cristina Fernandez in a corruption case involving public works.
An Argentine judge has indicted former President Cristina Fernandez in a corruption case involving public works.
Russian plane carrying 92 crashes in Black Sea; 10 dead seen
A Russian plane carrying 92 people to an air base in Syria crashed Sunday into the Black Sea minutes after taking off from the city of Sochi, Russia's Defense Ministry said.
A Russian plane carrying 92 people to an air base in Syria crashed Sunday into the Black Sea minutes after taking off from the city of Sochi, Russia's Defense Ministry said.
After nearly a year detained in North Korea, little progress made to free American student
On the second day of 2016, Otto Warmbier was minutes away from boarding a plane back to America when armed security officers reportedly dragged him out of Pyongyang airport and into a yearlong nightmare that has left his loved ones and even the U.S. government powerless to save him.
On the second day of 2016, Otto Warmbier was minutes away from boarding a plane back to America when armed security officers reportedly dragged him out of Pyongyang airport and into a yearlong nightmare that has left his loved ones and even the U.S. government powerless to save him.
AP EXPLAINS: What is Boxing Day and how did it get its name?
LONDON (AP In Britain and other countries like Australia and Canada, the day after Christmas is a secular national holiday known as Boxing Day. Here's a brief look at some theories about how the holiday got its name and how people celebrate it: NO NEED FOR BOXING GLOVES
LONDON (AP In Britain and other countries like Australia and Canada, the day after Christmas is a secular national holiday known as Boxing Day. Here's a brief look at some theories about how the holiday got its name and how people celebrate it: NO NEED FOR BOXING GLOVES
FULL TEXT - Pope Francis Christmas message
Pope Francis used his Christmas Day homily to call for peace for people "scarred by war and harsh conflicts".
Pope Francis used his Christmas Day homily to call for peace for people "scarred by war and harsh conflicts".
Two hijackers on diverted Libya plane have surrendered; All passengers and crew now safe
Malta state TV says two hijackers on diverted Libya plane have hand grenades and threatening to blow up aircraft .
Malta state TV says two hijackers on diverted Libya plane have hand grenades and threatening to blow up aircraft .
Investigators seek Tunisian in Berlin market truck attack
Investigators hunted Wednesday for a Tunisian man whose documents were found in the truck that plowed into a Christmas market in Berlin, killing 12 people and injuring 48 others, German media reported. The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for Monday's attack on the market next to the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in the center of the capital.
Investigators hunted Wednesday for a Tunisian man whose documents were found in the truck that plowed into a Christmas market in Berlin, killing 12 people and injuring 48 others, German media reported. The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for Monday's attack on the market next to the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in the center of the capital.
Rescue workers search for more survivors in Deadly Mexico explosion
Rescue workers have been combing through the ash and charred metal left after a massive explosion destroyed an open-air fireworks market near Mexico City. Officials say 29 people were killed and scores were injured. The blast leveled stalls, burned cars and damaged nearby homes. There have been two previous explosions at the same market.
Rescue workers have been combing through the ash and charred metal left after a massive explosion destroyed an open-air fireworks market near Mexico City. Officials say 29 people were killed and scores were injured. The blast leveled stalls, burned cars and damaged nearby homes. There have been two previous explosions at the same market.
Villagers kidnap drug lord's mother in Mexico
Drug trafficking is one thing, but kidnapping a drug-lord's mother is a risk very few people are willing to take.
Drug trafficking is one thing, but kidnapping a drug-lord's mother is a risk very few people are willing to take.
Tsunami watch canceled after 7.7 quake off of Solomon Islands
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck near the Pacific's Solomon Islands, prompting the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center to warn that tsunami waves were possible in several South Pacific islands.
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck near the Pacific's Solomon Islands, prompting the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center to warn that tsunami waves were possible in several South Pacific islands.
Pakistan's national carrier says one of its planes missing after takeoff
Pakistan's national carrier says one of its planes missing after takeoff in the country's north with about 40 on board.
Pakistan's national carrier says one of its planes missing after takeoff in the country's north with about 40 on board.