Noted French cardinal at center of priest pedophilia case
One of France's best-known cardinals must defend charges that he failed to denounce a priest allowed to keep his job despite admitting to acts of pedophilia. The Conference of Bishops of France said on Saturday that there would be "complete cooperation" by Cardinal Philippe Barbarin.
One of France's best-known cardinals must defend charges that he failed to denounce a priest allowed to keep his job despite admitting to acts of pedophilia. The Conference of Bishops of France said on Saturday that there would be "complete cooperation" by Cardinal Philippe Barbarin.
Abused dog rescued from South Korea adopted by Phoenix family
Warning: some of the details of this story may be difficult to hear. In the United States dogs are considered a part of many people's families, but in others they are considered something to eat.
Warning: some of the details of this story may be difficult to hear. In the United States dogs are considered a part of many people's families, but in others they are considered something to eat.
Mexico government says it won't pay for Trump wall
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican government has made its first direct response to Donald Trump's pledge to build a wall along the two countries' border — and make Mexico pay for it. "I say it emphatically and categorically: Mexico, under no circumstance is going to pay for the wall that Mr. Trump is proposing," Mexican Treasury Secretary Luis Videgaray said late...
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican government has made its first direct response to Donald Trump's pledge to build a wall along the two countries' border — and make Mexico pay for it. "I say it emphatically and categorically: Mexico, under no circumstance is going to pay for the wall that Mr. Trump is proposing," Mexican Treasury Secretary Luis Videgaray said late...
Report: North Korea readying nukes
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered his country's nuclear weapons made ready for use at a moment's notice, the official state news agency reported Friday.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered his country's nuclear weapons made ready for use at a moment's notice, the official state news agency reported Friday.
Cuba announces breakthrough cancer drug
It's a medical breakthrough that could literally save millions of live, and it could be coming to the United States in a few years.
It's a medical breakthrough that could literally save millions of live, and it could be coming to the United States in a few years.
Macedonian police reopen border for a trickle of refugees
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Macedonian authorities have briefly opened their border with Greece to refugees heading for central Europe, allowing in a few score. About 10,000 people remain camped at the crossing, awaiting their turn.
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Macedonian authorities have briefly opened their border with Greece to refugees heading for central Europe, allowing in a few score. About 10,000 people remain camped at the crossing, awaiting their turn.
Police rescue 87 women forced to work as prostitutes in Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Prosecutors in Mexico City say police have rescued 87 women, including three minors, who were being forced to work as prostitutes at illegal bars in a densely populated, poor district of the capital. A statement from the city prosecutor's office said Sunday that the raids were triggered by citizen complaints about four underground bars in one part of the Iztapalapa...
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Prosecutors in Mexico City say police have rescued 87 women, including three minors, who were being forced to work as prostitutes at illegal bars in a densely populated, poor district of the capital. A statement from the city prosecutor's office said Sunday that the raids were triggered by citizen complaints about four underground bars in one part of the Iztapalapa...
10 deaths, 26 injuires after bus crashes on mountain road in Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in northwestern Mexico say eight adults and two children were killed when a bus carrying a group of evangelical Christians went off a mountain road and crashed down about 45 meters (about 150 feet) into a ravine. All but three of the other 29 people on board suffered injuries. Civil protection director Alonso Gomez in the Durango state town of Gomez Palacio...
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in northwestern Mexico say eight adults and two children were killed when a bus carrying a group of evangelical Christians went off a mountain road and crashed down about 45 meters (about 150 feet) into a ravine. All but three of the other 29 people on board suffered injuries. Civil protection director Alonso Gomez in the Durango state town of Gomez Palacio...
Supermarket that only sells expired food now open
"Is that milk past its 'sell-by' date? Drink it anyway." So proclaimed the headline of a recent op-ed for the Los Angles Times on the topic of whether "expired" food is OK to eat.
"Is that milk past its 'sell-by' date? Drink it anyway." So proclaimed the headline of a recent op-ed for the Los Angles Times on the topic of whether "expired" food is OK to eat.
Two deaths, Canadian probe cause huge Toyota SUV recall
DETROIT (AP) — An investigation by Canadian safety regulators into a crash that killed two people touched off a global recall of nearly 2.9 million Toyota SUVs, according to U.S. government documents posted on Thursday. Last week Toyota announced the huge recall because the rear seat belts can be cut in a severe crash. If that happens, the belts won't restrain passengers.
DETROIT (AP) — An investigation by Canadian safety regulators into a crash that killed two people touched off a global recall of nearly 2.9 million Toyota SUVs, according to U.S. government documents posted on Thursday. Last week Toyota announced the huge recall because the rear seat belts can be cut in a severe crash. If that happens, the belts won't restrain passengers.
Spain's Socialists sign 1st pact to support bid to form govt
MADRID (AP) — Spain's Socialist party signed an agreement Wednesday with liberal newcomer party Ciudadanos to support the Socialists' bid to form a government next week, but they are still way short of a majority.
MADRID (AP) — Spain's Socialist party signed an agreement Wednesday with liberal newcomer party Ciudadanos to support the Socialists' bid to form a government next week, but they are still way short of a majority.
Austria wants a full stop to migrant influx along Balkans
VIENNA (AP) — Austria wants not only to crimp the influx of migrants pouring into Europe but to fully stop it, its interior minister declared Wednesday as she convened a meeting of ministers from Western Balkan nations. Greece — which was not invited — blasted the gathering as "hostile." Minister Johanna Mikl-Leitner's comments reflect Austria's defiance of...
VIENNA (AP) — Austria wants not only to crimp the influx of migrants pouring into Europe but to fully stop it, its interior minister declared Wednesday as she convened a meeting of ministers from Western Balkan nations. Greece — which was not invited — blasted the gathering as "hostile." Minister Johanna Mikl-Leitner's comments reflect Austria's defiance of...
Syrian Conflict: Shells kill 18 in government-held part of Aleppo
BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the conflict in Syria and the provisional cease-fire proposed by the U.S. and Russia (all times local): 2:40 p.m. Syria's state-run news agency SANA says 18 people have been killed in shelling by insurgents of government-held neighborhoods of Aleppo in the past 24 hours.
BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the conflict in Syria and the provisional cease-fire proposed by the U.S. and Russia (all times local): 2:40 p.m. Syria's state-run news agency SANA says 18 people have been killed in shelling by insurgents of government-held neighborhoods of Aleppo in the past 24 hours.
Czechs protest Polish greenhouse over light pollution
FRYDLANT, Czech Republic (AP) — It's much ado about a greenhouse. A huge and well-lighted greenhouse opened last year on the Polish side of the border with the Czech Republic. The light helps tomatoes grow, and makes Czech neighbors growl. The dispute has engaged diplomats and the governments. The European Parliament might be the next stage for the spat.
FRYDLANT, Czech Republic (AP) — It's much ado about a greenhouse. A huge and well-lighted greenhouse opened last year on the Polish side of the border with the Czech Republic. The light helps tomatoes grow, and makes Czech neighbors growl. The dispute has engaged diplomats and the governments. The European Parliament might be the next stage for the spat.
Border chief: Greece needs more ships, planes
CALAIS, France (AP) — The Latest on the migrant influx into Europe The head of Europe's border control agency says more border officers, ships and planes are needed to guard Greece's sprawling maritime border, where most migrants enter the 28-nation European Union.
CALAIS, France (AP) — The Latest on the migrant influx into Europe The head of Europe's border control agency says more border officers, ships and planes are needed to guard Greece's sprawling maritime border, where most migrants enter the 28-nation European Union.
Bank of England preparing contingency plans for EU vote
LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England is preparing a contingency plan for the aftermath of Britain's referendum on European Union membership, Governor Mark Carney said Tuesday. But he said the central bank will not predict the likely outcome or economic consequences of a vote to leave.
LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England is preparing a contingency plan for the aftermath of Britain's referendum on European Union membership, Governor Mark Carney said Tuesday. But he said the central bank will not predict the likely outcome or economic consequences of a vote to leave.
Syria accepts truce; IS advance cuts government supply line to Aleppo
BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the conflict in Syria and the provisional cease-fire proposed by the U.S. and Russia (all times local): 3.15 p.m The Islamic State group has captured an important town in northern Syria, cutting supply lines for government forces between the northern city of Aleppo and central and western Syria. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says IS...
BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the conflict in Syria and the provisional cease-fire proposed by the U.S. and Russia (all times local): 3.15 p.m The Islamic State group has captured an important town in northern Syria, cutting supply lines for government forces between the northern city of Aleppo and central and western Syria. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says IS...
Spain: Socialist leader to present new government bid March 1
MADRID (AP) — Spain's Parliament says Socialist party leader Pedro Sanchez's plan to form a government has been bumped forward a day to March 1. Sanchez will present the plans for debate by parliament and face a vote of confidence in the 350-seat lower house on March 2, which he must win with a majority. If he fails, a second vote takes within two days requires him to get more...
MADRID (AP) — Spain's Parliament says Socialist party leader Pedro Sanchez's plan to form a government has been bumped forward a day to March 1. Sanchez will present the plans for debate by parliament and face a vote of confidence in the 350-seat lower house on March 2, which he must win with a majority. If he fails, a second vote takes within two days requires him to get more...
Drunk, knife-wielding monkey reportedly attacks bar patrons
This monkey means business.
This monkey means business.
In Norway, Iraqi migrants reunited with their runaway cat
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Iraqi migrants in Norway have been reunited with their fluffy white tomcat, which disappeared in late October on the Greek island of Lesbos.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Iraqi migrants in Norway have been reunited with their fluffy white tomcat, which disappeared in late October on the Greek island of Lesbos.