China criticizes G-7 statement on South China Sea
BEIJING (AP) — Beijing on Tuesday strongly criticized a statement from foreign ministers of the Group of 7 industrialized countries taking aim at China's island-building activities in disputed sections of the South China Sea. For the second straight day, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang defended China's land-reclamation work in the Spratly island group and accused the G-7 of...
BEIJING (AP) — Beijing on Tuesday strongly criticized a statement from foreign ministers of the Group of 7 industrialized countries taking aim at China's island-building activities in disputed sections of the South China Sea. For the second straight day, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang defended China's land-reclamation work in the Spratly island group and accused the G-7 of...
Forget the drought, Thailand's national water fight is on
BANGKOK (AP) — Drought? What drought? Bring out the water guns! Thailand may be going through its driest period in 20 years, but the country's military government wants visitors from around the globe to know that the biggest water fight in the world is still on. So, get your buckets, hoses and other gear ready for the three-day nationwide street party that begins Wednesday to mark the...
BANGKOK (AP) — Drought? What drought? Bring out the water guns! Thailand may be going through its driest period in 20 years, but the country's military government wants visitors from around the globe to know that the biggest water fight in the world is still on. So, get your buckets, hoses and other gear ready for the three-day nationwide street party that begins Wednesday to mark the...
Portuguese court rejects ex-CIA agent's extradition appeal
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal's Supreme Court has rejected a former CIA operative's appeal against extradition to Italy to serve a six-year sentence for her part in an extraordinary renditions program, a court official said Monday.
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal's Supreme Court has rejected a former CIA operative's appeal against extradition to Italy to serve a six-year sentence for her part in an extraordinary renditions program, a court official said Monday.
Indonesian pop star dies after being bitten by cobra on stage
A pop star collapsed and died on stage after being bitten mid-performance by a cobra.
A pop star collapsed and died on stage after being bitten mid-performance by a cobra.
EU to discuss requiring visas for Americans, Canadians
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's executive plans to discuss instituting mandatory visa requirements for American and Canadian visitors because the U.S. and Canada maintain similar restrictions on some EU nationals. EU Commission spokeswoman Mina Andreeva said Friday the item will be on the Commission's agenda next week. "Our goal remains full and reciprocal visa waiver...
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's executive plans to discuss instituting mandatory visa requirements for American and Canadian visitors because the U.S. and Canada maintain similar restrictions on some EU nationals. EU Commission spokeswoman Mina Andreeva said Friday the item will be on the Commission's agenda next week. "Our goal remains full and reciprocal visa waiver...
Woman expecting 1 baby gives birth to 5
A 25-year-old Indian woman who went into labor Saturday despite being less than seven months pregnant feared she was about to relive the tragedy of delivering a stillborn baby that she went through two years ago, Stuff.co.nz reports.
A 25-year-old Indian woman who went into labor Saturday despite being less than seven months pregnant feared she was about to relive the tragedy of delivering a stillborn baby that she went through two years ago, Stuff.co.nz reports.
WATCH: Man throws rock at passerby, knocks him out
A 22-year-old Brazilian man has been arrested after video showed him throwing a rock at a 61-year-old man’s head, knocking him unconscious.
A 22-year-old Brazilian man has been arrested after video showed him throwing a rock at a 61-year-old man’s head, knocking him unconscious.
Russian woman accused of feeding her husband to the family dog
Investigators say a Russian woman stabbed her German husband at their home last week, killing him, before feeding pieces of his corpse to the family dog.
Investigators say a Russian woman stabbed her German husband at their home last week, killing him, before feeding pieces of his corpse to the family dog.
Disneyland worker found dead in haunted house
Police are investigating after a member of staff at Disneyland Paris was reportedly found dead in the theme park's haunted house.
Police are investigating after a member of staff at Disneyland Paris was reportedly found dead in the theme park's haunted house.
Meet 'McDonald's Rat,' the newest - and grossest - internet sensation
Remember, Pizza Rat? Well, say hello to "McDonald's rat."
Remember, Pizza Rat? Well, say hello to "McDonald's rat."
Panama to work "vigorously" to investigate offshore accounts
PANAMA CITY (AP) — Panama's president says his government will cooperate "vigorously" with any judicial investigation arising from the leak of a vast trove of information on the offshore financial dealings of the world's rich and famous. An international coalition of media outlets Sunday published investigations it said stemmed from the leak of 115 million records kept...
PANAMA CITY (AP) — Panama's president says his government will cooperate "vigorously" with any judicial investigation arising from the leak of a vast trove of information on the offshore financial dealings of the world's rich and famous. An international coalition of media outlets Sunday published investigations it said stemmed from the leak of 115 million records kept...
Iceland prime minister faces no-confidence vote in scandal
REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — The political future of Iceland's prime minister is in danger after documents leaked in a media investigation linked him to an offshore company that would have represented a serious conflict of interest.
REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — The political future of Iceland's prime minister is in danger after documents leaked in a media investigation linked him to an offshore company that would have represented a serious conflict of interest.
Deportation of migrants from Greece to Turkey starts Monday
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — An agreement between the European Union and Turkey to deport migrants currently on Greek islands back to the Turkish mainland is to take effect Monday morning, but the operation is threatened by a shortage of personnel.
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — An agreement between the European Union and Turkey to deport migrants currently on Greek islands back to the Turkish mainland is to take effect Monday morning, but the operation is threatened by a shortage of personnel.
After Palmyra, Syrian troops take another IS-controlled town
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A week after taking back the historic town of Palmyra, Syrian troops and their allies on Sunday captured another town controlled by the Islamic State group in central Syria, state media reported.
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A week after taking back the historic town of Palmyra, Syrian troops and their allies on Sunday captured another town controlled by the Islamic State group in central Syria, state media reported.
Pope Francis announces special collection for Ukraine
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has announced a special collection to help people in Ukraine suffering amid conflict "who thirst for peace and reconciliation." The pontiff told the faithful Sunday following a Holy Year Mass that Roman Catholic parishes in Europe will hold a special collection on April 24 as a "humanitarian initiative of support," noting that the...
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has announced a special collection to help people in Ukraine suffering amid conflict "who thirst for peace and reconciliation." The pontiff told the faithful Sunday following a Holy Year Mass that Roman Catholic parishes in Europe will hold a special collection on April 24 as a "humanitarian initiative of support," noting that the...
Starving toddler from viral photo thriving after rescue
Eight weeks after being found starving and struggling on the streets, a 2-year-old Nigerian boyis healing after a Danish aid worker offered him refuge.
Eight weeks after being found starving and struggling on the streets, a 2-year-old Nigerian boyis healing after a Danish aid worker offered him refuge.
Cameron warns ISIS could use drones to spray nuclear material over Western cities
Britain Prime Minister David Cameron warned Western leaders Friday the Islamic State plans to use drones to spray nuclear material over Western cities.
Britain Prime Minister David Cameron warned Western leaders Friday the Islamic State plans to use drones to spray nuclear material over Western cities.
Spanish police arrest 3 for threatening a flight by phone
MADRID (AP) — Two men and a woman have been arrested in central Spain on suspicion they caused an airliner that had taken off from Madrid's airport to turn back, police said in a statement Saturday. The incident occurred Dec. 14 when Spain's airport authority received a call with a recorded voice threatening a flight bound for Sao Paulo, Brazil from Barajas using phrases including...
MADRID (AP) — Two men and a woman have been arrested in central Spain on suspicion they caused an airliner that had taken off from Madrid's airport to turn back, police said in a statement Saturday. The incident occurred Dec. 14 when Spain's airport authority received a call with a recorded voice threatening a flight bound for Sao Paulo, Brazil from Barajas using phrases including...
Syria cease-fire at risk as heavy fighting erupts
BEIRUT (AP) — Syria's partial cease-fire appeared to be unraveling Saturday as fierce fighting between government forces and opposition fighters, including members of the al-Qaida affiliated Nusra Front, erupted outside the country's second largest city of Aleppo and other parts in the country's north.
BEIRUT (AP) — Syria's partial cease-fire appeared to be unraveling Saturday as fierce fighting between government forces and opposition fighters, including members of the al-Qaida affiliated Nusra Front, erupted outside the country's second largest city of Aleppo and other parts in the country's north.
Obama, world leaders urge action on nuclear security
WASHINGTON (AP) — World leaders declared progress in safeguarding nuclear materials sought by terrorists and wayward nations, even as President Barack Obama acknowledged the task was far from finished.
WASHINGTON (AP) — World leaders declared progress in safeguarding nuclear materials sought by terrorists and wayward nations, even as President Barack Obama acknowledged the task was far from finished.