UK reverses decision to stop printing laws on animal skin
Britain's vellum is not vanishing after all. The government has reversed a decision to end the centuries-old practice of printing official copies of laws on parchment made from goat or calf skin.
Britain's vellum is not vanishing after all. The government has reversed a decision to end the centuries-old practice of printing official copies of laws on parchment made from goat or calf skin.
First Chinese train arrives in Tehran to revive Silk Road
Iran's state TV says the first Chinese commercial train has arrived in Tehran to revive the Silk Road — an ancient network of trade routes running through Asia. Monday's report quotes Mohsen Pourseyed Aghaie, Iran's deputy transport minister, as saying a 12-container train arrived in Tehran after a 14-day journey from eastern China.
Iran's state TV says the first Chinese commercial train has arrived in Tehran to revive the Silk Road — an ancient network of trade routes running through Asia. Monday's report quotes Mohsen Pourseyed Aghaie, Iran's deputy transport minister, as saying a 12-container train arrived in Tehran after a 14-day journey from eastern China.
Civil war in Syria - Turkey says Kurds driven back from Syrian town
BEIRUT (AP) — The latest on the civil war in Syria (all times local) Turkey says Kurdish forces have been expelled from areas around the northern Syrian town of Azaz after a weekend of cross-border shelling.
BEIRUT (AP) — The latest on the civil war in Syria (all times local) Turkey says Kurdish forces have been expelled from areas around the northern Syrian town of Azaz after a weekend of cross-border shelling.
Bosnia applies for EU membership, hoping to make up ground
Bosnia handed in its application for EU membership Monday, hoping to catch up with its neighbors on the EU path but confronting the reality that many in the country have grown tired of waiting for jobs and prosperity and are already voting with their feet. President Dragan Covic submitted the application to the Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister, Bert Koenders, in Brussels. The Netherlands...
Bosnia handed in its application for EU membership Monday, hoping to catch up with its neighbors on the EU path but confronting the reality that many in the country have grown tired of waiting for jobs and prosperity and are already voting with their feet. President Dragan Covic submitted the application to the Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister, Bert Koenders, in Brussels. The Netherlands...
25,000 roses illimunate Hong Kong for Valentine's Day
If one rose isn't enough this Valentine's Day, how about 25,000? Thousands of rose lights have been lit in Hong Kong, as part of Seoul’s Light Rose Garden’s world tour.
If one rose isn't enough this Valentine's Day, how about 25,000? Thousands of rose lights have been lit in Hong Kong, as part of Seoul’s Light Rose Garden’s world tour.
The Pope in Mexico largest mass of his visit Sunday morning
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Latest on Pope Francis' visit to Mexico (all times local): 9:50 a.m. Pope Francis is starting his second full day in Mexico with a healthy dose of the country's hospitality. There are songs, cheers and chants as he starts his journey to the gritty suburb of Ecatepec, where he'll preside over the largest Mass of his visit.
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Latest on Pope Francis' visit to Mexico (all times local): 9:50 a.m. Pope Francis is starting his second full day in Mexico with a healthy dose of the country's hospitality. There are songs, cheers and chants as he starts his journey to the gritty suburb of Ecatepec, where he'll preside over the largest Mass of his visit.
US, Cuba to sign agreement on restarting commercial flights
U.S. officials say the United States and Cuba will sign an agreement next week to restart commercial air traffic for the first time in five decades.
U.S. officials say the United States and Cuba will sign an agreement next week to restart commercial air traffic for the first time in five decades.
Iran rules "decadent" Valentine's Day celebrations a crime
Iran says it is cracking down on Valentine's Day celebrations and shops engaging in them will be guilty of a crime. Iranian news outlets reported the police directive Friday warning retailers against promoting "decadent Western culture through Valentine's Day rituals." Police informed Tehran's coffee and ice cream shops trade union to avoid any gatherings in which...
Iran says it is cracking down on Valentine's Day celebrations and shops engaging in them will be guilty of a crime. Iranian news outlets reported the police directive Friday warning retailers against promoting "decadent Western culture through Valentine's Day rituals." Police informed Tehran's coffee and ice cream shops trade union to avoid any gatherings in which...
Italy mourns student death, premier demands truth from Egypt in slaying
Italy's premier insisted Friday that his country's friendship with Egypt can only exist "if the truth emerges" about the death of an Italian doctoral student who was doing research in Cairo. Premier Matteo Renzi, in remarks on Italian state radio on the day of slain student Giulio Regeni's funeral, kept up the political pressure on the Egyptian government to find and...
Italy's premier insisted Friday that his country's friendship with Egypt can only exist "if the truth emerges" about the death of an Italian doctoral student who was doing research in Cairo. Premier Matteo Renzi, in remarks on Italian state radio on the day of slain student Giulio Regeni's funeral, kept up the political pressure on the Egyptian government to find and...
NATO warships ordered to Aegean to help with migrant crisis
NATO's European commander on Thursday ordered three warships to move immediately to the Aegean Sea to help end the deadly smuggling of migrants between Turkey and Greece. Jens Stoltenberg, the NATO secretary-general, said the warships, now under German command, will conduct reconnaissance and surveillance to help end Europe's gravest migrant crisis since World War II.
NATO's European commander on Thursday ordered three warships to move immediately to the Aegean Sea to help end the deadly smuggling of migrants between Turkey and Greece. Jens Stoltenberg, the NATO secretary-general, said the warships, now under German command, will conduct reconnaissance and surveillance to help end Europe's gravest migrant crisis since World War II.
N. Korea orders military takeover of inter-Korean factories
North Korea on Thursday ordered a military takeover of a factory park that had been the last major symbol of cooperation with South Korea, calling Seoul's earlier suspension of operations at the jointly run facility as punishment for the North's recent rocket launch a "dangerous declaration of war."
North Korea on Thursday ordered a military takeover of a factory park that had been the last major symbol of cooperation with South Korea, calling Seoul's earlier suspension of operations at the jointly run facility as punishment for the North's recent rocket launch a "dangerous declaration of war."
Former Auschwitz guard, 94, goes on trial in Germany
DETMOLD, Germany (AP) — A 94-year-old former SS sergeant went on trial Thursday in western Germany on 170,000 counts of accessory to murder, based on accusations that he served as a guard in the Auschwitz death camp as hundreds of thousands of Hungarian Jews and others were gassed to death there.
DETMOLD, Germany (AP) — A 94-year-old former SS sergeant went on trial Thursday in western Germany on 170,000 counts of accessory to murder, based on accusations that he served as a guard in the Auschwitz death camp as hundreds of thousands of Hungarian Jews and others were gassed to death there.
Iranians rally to celebrate anniversary of 1979 revolution
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranians started nationwide celebrations Thursday to commemorate the anniversary of the 1979 revolution that ousted a pro-Western monarchy and brought Islamists to power. State television aired footage of rallies in Tehran and other cities and towns across the country, many of them in frigid winter weather conditions.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranians started nationwide celebrations Thursday to commemorate the anniversary of the 1979 revolution that ousted a pro-Western monarchy and brought Islamists to power. State television aired footage of rallies in Tehran and other cities and towns across the country, many of them in frigid winter weather conditions.
Russia proposes March 1 ceasefire in Syria; US wants it now
Russia has proposed a March 1 ceasefire in Syria, U.S. officials say, but Washington believes Moscow is giving itself and the Syrian government three weeks to try to crush moderate rebel groups. The United States has countered with demands for the fighting to stop immediately, the officials said Wednesday. Peace talks are supposed to resume by Feb. 25.
Russia has proposed a March 1 ceasefire in Syria, U.S. officials say, but Washington believes Moscow is giving itself and the Syrian government three weeks to try to crush moderate rebel groups. The United States has countered with demands for the fighting to stop immediately, the officials said Wednesday. Peace talks are supposed to resume by Feb. 25.
Germany to loan Iraq $566 million to aid reconstruction
Chancellor Angela Merkel says Germany will give a 500 million-euro loan ($566 million) to Iraq to help rebuild the country's infrastructure. At a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Thursday in Berlin, Merkel said Germany also wants to help with the demining of cities and towns in Iraq so the country's 3 million internal refugees can return to their homes.
Chancellor Angela Merkel says Germany will give a 500 million-euro loan ($566 million) to Iraq to help rebuild the country's infrastructure. At a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Thursday in Berlin, Merkel said Germany also wants to help with the demining of cities and towns in Iraq so the country's 3 million internal refugees can return to their homes.
27-year-old with terminal breast cancer says doctors misdiagnosed disease as anxiety
A young woman in the United Kingdom said she is fighting for her life after doctors failed to diagnose her with breast cancer because they reportedly said she was “too young.”
A young woman in the United Kingdom said she is fighting for her life after doctors failed to diagnose her with breast cancer because they reportedly said she was “too young.”
Taxi drivers in Japan report 'ghost passengers' in tsunami-ravaged area
A number of taxi drivers have reported seeing ‘ghost passengers’ in Ishinomaki in Japan’s Miyagi Prefecture, an area that was devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
A number of taxi drivers have reported seeing ‘ghost passengers’ in Ishinomaki in Japan’s Miyagi Prefecture, an area that was devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Woman left with crippling spine damage after picking up balloon
A British woman developed a rare neurological condition after bending over to pick up a party balloon and must use a wheelchair when she leaves her home.
A British woman developed a rare neurological condition after bending over to pick up a party balloon and must use a wheelchair when she leaves her home.
Bystander helps police capture a suspect, by taking one simple step
Tripped up - a bystander helps police capture a fleeing suspect with typically British style
Tripped up - a bystander helps police capture a fleeing suspect with typically British style
Brillant displays of lightning shot from the International Space Station
An incredible view of lightning storms hitting earth from 250 miles high! Two videos from the European Space Agency.
An incredible view of lightning storms hitting earth from 250 miles high! Two videos from the European Space Agency.