Haiti death toll jumps as receding waters reveal more bodies
PETIT-GOAVE, Haiti (AP) — Hurricane Matthew slammed into Haiti's southwestern tip with howling, 145 mph winds Tuesday, tearing off roofs in the poor and largely rural area, uprooting trees and leaving rivers bloated and choked with debris. At least nine deaths were blamed on the storm during its week-long march across the Caribbean.
PETIT-GOAVE, Haiti (AP) — Hurricane Matthew slammed into Haiti's southwestern tip with howling, 145 mph winds Tuesday, tearing off roofs in the poor and largely rural area, uprooting trees and leaving rivers bloated and choked with debris. At least nine deaths were blamed on the storm during its week-long march across the Caribbean.
Hurricane death toll jumps sharply in hard-hit Haiti
The death toll from Hurricane Matthew rose dramatically to at least 283 in Haiti, an emergency official told Reuters on Thursday, as rescue workers started getting a closer look at the extent of the devastation across the Caribbean nation.
The death toll from Hurricane Matthew rose dramatically to at least 283 in Haiti, an emergency official told Reuters on Thursday, as rescue workers started getting a closer look at the extent of the devastation across the Caribbean nation.
Hurricane warning area expanded for south Florida
The eye of Hurricane Matthew moved off the northeastern coast of Cuba Tuesday evening and forecasters expanded the hurricane warning area in Florida.
The eye of Hurricane Matthew moved off the northeastern coast of Cuba Tuesday evening and forecasters expanded the hurricane warning area in Florida.
UK's offensive language report
The United Kingdom’s broadcasting regulator released a report September 30 on “Attitudes to potentially offensive language and gestures on TV and radio” and some of the findings are causing mirth on social media. Journalist Jack Shenker used Twitter to highlight a table, published in the report, that ranks swear words in order of offensiveness.
The United Kingdom’s broadcasting regulator released a report September 30 on “Attitudes to potentially offensive language and gestures on TV and radio” and some of the findings are causing mirth on social media. Journalist Jack Shenker used Twitter to highlight a table, published in the report, that ranks swear words in order of offensiveness.
Israel mourns as preparations begin for Peres' funeral
JERUSALEM (AP) — Shimon Peres, a former Israeli president and prime minister, whose life story mirrored that of the Jewish state and who was celebrated around the world as a Nobel prize-winning visionary who pushed his country toward peace, died early Wednesday, a person close to him confirmed. Peres was 93. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to...
JERUSALEM (AP) — Shimon Peres, a former Israeli president and prime minister, whose life story mirrored that of the Jewish state and who was celebrated around the world as a Nobel prize-winning visionary who pushed his country toward peace, died early Wednesday, a person close to him confirmed. Peres was 93. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to...
Pres. Obama praises Peres for advancing dignity, goodwill
President Barack Obama is praising former Israeli President and Prime Minister Shimon Peres as a statesman whose commitment to Israel's security and the pursuit of peace "was rooted in his own unshakeable moral foundation and unflagging optimism." Peres died early Wednesday, two weeks after suffering a stroke.
President Barack Obama is praising former Israeli President and Prime Minister Shimon Peres as a statesman whose commitment to Israel's security and the pursuit of peace "was rooted in his own unshakeable moral foundation and unflagging optimism." Peres died early Wednesday, two weeks after suffering a stroke.
India's prime minister says Pakistan a haven for terrorism
NEW DELHI (AP) — India's leader says he'll work to isolate Pakistan internationally, accusing India's archrival of trying to destabilize Asia by exporting terrorism. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a speech Saturday that in the last four months, Indian security forces have killed 110 terrorists who crossed over the cease-fire line in Kashmir from Pakistani territory. He...
NEW DELHI (AP) — India's leader says he'll work to isolate Pakistan internationally, accusing India's archrival of trying to destabilize Asia by exporting terrorism. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a speech Saturday that in the last four months, Indian security forces have killed 110 terrorists who crossed over the cease-fire line in Kashmir from Pakistani territory. He...
Docs to operate on boy born with 31 fingers, toes
An 8-month-old Chinese boy has undergone the first of three surgeries to correct a rare defect wherein he was born with 31 fingers and toes.
An 8-month-old Chinese boy has undergone the first of three surgeries to correct a rare defect wherein he was born with 31 fingers and toes.
4 white lions, 3 white tigers born in zoo in Poland
Seven rare white wild cats — four lions and three tigers — have been born in the past week in a private zoo in central Poland.
Seven rare white wild cats — four lions and three tigers — have been born in the past week in a private zoo in central Poland.
Bayer signs deal to acquire Monsanto for $66B
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — After months of courtship, German drug and farm chemical maker Bayer AG has finally reached an agreement to buy U.S. seed and weedkiller company Monsanto, in a deal that is valued at $66 billion and which will keep the merged entity's seed business in Monsanto's home base of St. Louis.
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — After months of courtship, German drug and farm chemical maker Bayer AG has finally reached an agreement to buy U.S. seed and weedkiller company Monsanto, in a deal that is valued at $66 billion and which will keep the merged entity's seed business in Monsanto's home base of St. Louis.
Former Prime Minister of Israel Peres hospitalized after stroke
Former Israeli President Shimon Peres on Tuesday suffered a stroke and was rushed to a hospital. His office said the 93-year-old politician's condition was stable and that he was fully conscious. It gave no further details, but Channel 10 TV, citing hospital officials, said he was awake but confused, and that tests had determined he suffered a stroke.
Former Israeli President Shimon Peres on Tuesday suffered a stroke and was rushed to a hospital. His office said the 93-year-old politician's condition was stable and that he was fully conscious. It gave no further details, but Channel 10 TV, citing hospital officials, said he was awake but confused, and that tests had determined he suffered a stroke.
Cruise ship barely misses marina, but 'mini-tsunami' causes millions in damage
A massive cruise ship barely misses the marina, but the mini-tsunami it left behind caused millions of dollars in damage.
A massive cruise ship barely misses the marina, but the mini-tsunami it left behind caused millions of dollars in damage.
US Coast Guard ends search for woman overboard in Bahamas
The U.S. Coast Guard has ended its search for a New York woman who went overboard while on a cruise in the Bahamas.
The U.S. Coast Guard has ended its search for a New York woman who went overboard while on a cruise in the Bahamas.
Seoul: North Korea's 5th nuke test 'fanatic recklessness'
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said it conducted a "higher level" nuclear test explosion on Friday that will allow it to finally build an array of stronger, smaller and lighter nuclear weapons. It was the North's fifth atomic test and the second in eight months.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said it conducted a "higher level" nuclear test explosion on Friday that will allow it to finally build an array of stronger, smaller and lighter nuclear weapons. It was the North's fifth atomic test and the second in eight months.
Houston-based trade mission to Cuba in September
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Greater Houston Partnership will work together to lead a historic trade mission to Cuba in late September.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Greater Houston Partnership will work together to lead a historic trade mission to Cuba in late September.
US Coast Guard searches for cruise ship passenger in Bahamas
A search is underway in the Bahamas for a woman who apparently fell overboard from a cruise ship.
A search is underway in the Bahamas for a woman who apparently fell overboard from a cruise ship.
First-ever face transplant patient dies at age 49
Isabelle Dinoire, a Frenchwoman who received the world's first partial face transplant, has died 11 years after the surgery that set the stage for dozens of other transplants worldwide. She was 49. The Amiens University Hospital in northern France said in a statement Tuesday that Dinoire died in April after a long illness. The hospital didn't release any further details and it...
Isabelle Dinoire, a Frenchwoman who received the world's first partial face transplant, has died 11 years after the surgery that set the stage for dozens of other transplants worldwide. She was 49. The Amiens University Hospital in northern France said in a statement Tuesday that Dinoire died in April after a long illness. The hospital didn't release any further details and it...
Nigeria's urgent polio vaccination drive targets 25 million
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — An emergency polio vaccination campaign aimed at reaching 25 million children this year has begun in parts of Nigeria newly freed from Boko Haram Islamic extremists, with fears that many more cases of the crippling disease will likely be found. Two toddlers discovered last month were Nigeria's first reported polio cases in more than two years, putting the...
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — An emergency polio vaccination campaign aimed at reaching 25 million children this year has begun in parts of Nigeria newly freed from Boko Haram Islamic extremists, with fears that many more cases of the crippling disease will likely be found. Two toddlers discovered last month were Nigeria's first reported polio cases in more than two years, putting the...
EU foreign ministers seek unity on relations with Turkey
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — European Union foreign ministers on Friday looked for a way to speak with one voice on relations with Turkey amid concerns over human rights that could threaten a key deal meant to keep refugees away from European shores.
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — European Union foreign ministers on Friday looked for a way to speak with one voice on relations with Turkey amid concerns over human rights that could threaten a key deal meant to keep refugees away from European shores.
Brazil president Rousseff ousted by senate
Brazil's Senate on Wednesday voted to remove President Dilma Rousseff from office, the culmination of a yearlong fight that paralyzed Latin America's most powerful economy and exposed deep rifts among its people on everything from race relations to social spending.
Brazil's Senate on Wednesday voted to remove President Dilma Rousseff from office, the culmination of a yearlong fight that paralyzed Latin America's most powerful economy and exposed deep rifts among its people on everything from race relations to social spending.