Reaction to North Korea's rocket launch, UN Security Council holds emergency meeting
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Reaction to North Korea's launch of a long-range rocket
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Reaction to North Korea's launch of a long-range rocket
North Korea has fired a long-range rocket critics see as cover for banned missile test
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has fired a long-range rocket critics see as cover for banned missile test .
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has fired a long-range rocket critics see as cover for banned missile test .
Scientists discover Zika virus in saliva, urine
Now Brazilian officials are saying that pregnant women should think twice before giving a kiss — especially to strangers.
Now Brazilian officials are saying that pregnant women should think twice before giving a kiss — especially to strangers.
6.4 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has struck 22 kilometers northeast of the town of Pingtung in Taiwan, according to the United States Geological Survey.
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has struck 22 kilometers northeast of the town of Pingtung in Taiwan, according to the United States Geological Survey.
China governor fired for 'disloyalty' as Xi tightens grip
The governor of a major Chinese province has been accused of disloyalty to the ruling Communist Party and removed from his post, amid a growing consolidation of power by President Xi Jinping that some have likened to a personality cult. Deposed Sichuan Gov. Wei Hong joins a long list of those sidelined in a sweeping crackdown on dissent, civil society and corrupt officials.
The governor of a major Chinese province has been accused of disloyalty to the ruling Communist Party and removed from his post, amid a growing consolidation of power by President Xi Jinping that some have likened to a personality cult. Deposed Sichuan Gov. Wei Hong joins a long list of those sidelined in a sweeping crackdown on dissent, civil society and corrupt officials.
After criticism, Brazil transferring Zika samples to US
LONDON (AP) — Brazilian officials say they're sending a set of samples related to the Zika outbreak to the United States, a move which follows complaints that the country was hoarding disease data and biological material.
LONDON (AP) — Brazilian officials say they're sending a set of samples related to the Zika outbreak to the United States, a move which follows complaints that the country was hoarding disease data and biological material.
Julian Assange claims total vindication with UN panel ruling
LONDON (AP) — A United Nations human rights panel has sided with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in his long-running battle with Swedish and British authorities, saying he should be freed immediately and compensated for the years he has lost.
LONDON (AP) — A United Nations human rights panel has sided with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in his long-running battle with Swedish and British authorities, saying he should be freed immediately and compensated for the years he has lost.
Belgium adopts new plan to combat radicalism
BRUSSELS (AP) — The Belgian government has adopted a plan to combat rising Islamic radicalism in some neighborhoods of Brussels by using local police to monitor suspicious individuals, mosques and prayer rooms. The plan, presented to the federal Cabinet on Friday by Interior Minister Jan Jambon, foresees the hiring of 100 new local police officers. It is expected to cost around 15 million...
BRUSSELS (AP) — The Belgian government has adopted a plan to combat rising Islamic radicalism in some neighborhoods of Brussels by using local police to monitor suspicious individuals, mosques and prayer rooms. The plan, presented to the federal Cabinet on Friday by Interior Minister Jan Jambon, foresees the hiring of 100 new local police officers. It is expected to cost around 15 million...
General says troop cuts would leave too few to train Afghans
WASHINGTON (AP) — The senior U.S. commander in Afghanistan says if the American troop level is cut to 5,500 as President Barack Obama has proposed, there will be too few left to train the still-fledgling Afghan security forces. Army Gen. John F. Campbell's assessment underscores the risks of Obama's longstanding goal of ending the war before he leaves office in January 2017.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The senior U.S. commander in Afghanistan says if the American troop level is cut to 5,500 as President Barack Obama has proposed, there will be too few left to train the still-fledgling Afghan security forces. Army Gen. John F. Campbell's assessment underscores the risks of Obama's longstanding goal of ending the war before he leaves office in January 2017.
Report: China's yuan to erode, not end, dollar's dominance
A report from a federal watchdog predicts that China's yuan will chip away at the U.S. dollar's dominance over the next decade but is unlikely to supplant it as the world's top currency. The study issued Thursday by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission says the yuan will likely gain ground at the expense of the Japanese yen, euro and British pound and "may...
A report from a federal watchdog predicts that China's yuan will chip away at the U.S. dollar's dominance over the next decade but is unlikely to supplant it as the world's top currency. The study issued Thursday by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission says the yuan will likely gain ground at the expense of the Japanese yen, euro and British pound and "may...
Bank of England keeps rates steady, cuts growth forecast
The Bank of England voted to keep interest rates at their record low of 0.5 percent on Thursday and cut its forecasts as a slowdown in global growth and market volatility cast uncertainty over the country's outlook. The unanimous vote on the nine-member Monetary Policy Committee on Thursday reinforces investors' expectations that the bank will not be able to raise interest rates as soon...
The Bank of England voted to keep interest rates at their record low of 0.5 percent on Thursday and cut its forecasts as a slowdown in global growth and market volatility cast uncertainty over the country's outlook. The unanimous vote on the nine-member Monetary Policy Committee on Thursday reinforces investors' expectations that the bank will not be able to raise interest rates as soon...
Israeli court sentences 2 over Palestinian teenager's murder and Israel seals off a village
An Israeli court on Thursday sentenced two Israelis in the 2014 murder of a 16-year-old Palestinian, sending one to life in prison for a crime that sparked deep soul-searching in Israel and was part of a series of events that led to the Gaza war later that year.
An Israeli court on Thursday sentenced two Israelis in the 2014 murder of a 16-year-old Palestinian, sending one to life in prison for a crime that sparked deep soul-searching in Israel and was part of a series of events that led to the Gaza war later that year.
Palestinians kill Israeli officer before being shot dead
Three Palestinians armed with automatic weapons, explosive devices and knives killed an Israeli security officer and seriously wounded another in Jerusalem on Wednesday before police shot and killed the attackers, police said.
Three Palestinians armed with automatic weapons, explosive devices and knives killed an Israeli security officer and seriously wounded another in Jerusalem on Wednesday before police shot and killed the attackers, police said.
The latest on migrants seeking sanctuary in Europe
SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) — The Latest on migrants seeking sanctuary in Europe
SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) — The Latest on migrants seeking sanctuary in Europe
Police eagle trained to take down drones
Police in Holland are touting a unique anti-drone weapon – a specially trained eagle.
Police in Holland are touting a unique anti-drone weapon – a specially trained eagle.
Deadly airstrikes reported by activist group in Aleppo region of Syria
The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that more than 100 airstrikes have targeted Hraytan, Hayan, Andanand Bianoon towns in north Aleppo
The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that more than 100 airstrikes have targeted Hraytan, Hayan, Andanand Bianoon towns in north Aleppo
Syria troops advance near Aleppo, amid frail UN peace bid
BEIRUT (AP) — Syria's official news agency SANA says forces loyal to the government have retaken a village north of Aleppo, opening the way to further advances around Syria's largest city as peace talks in Geneva entered a second day.
BEIRUT (AP) — Syria's official news agency SANA says forces loyal to the government have retaken a village north of Aleppo, opening the way to further advances around Syria's largest city as peace talks in Geneva entered a second day.
Israeli lawmakers approve new stop and frisk laws
Israel's parliament passed a law on Tuesday expanding police powers, allowing them to stop and frisk suspects without probable cause, the latest attempt to crack down on near-daily Palestinian attacks on Israelis. Critics say the law will allow police to racially profile minorities and Arabs.
Israel's parliament passed a law on Tuesday expanding police powers, allowing them to stop and frisk suspects without probable cause, the latest attempt to crack down on near-daily Palestinian attacks on Israelis. Critics say the law will allow police to racially profile minorities and Arabs.
Irish unemployment falls to 7-year low of 8.6 percent
DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland's unemployment rate has fallen to a seven-year low of 8.6 percent as the country — buoyant again after years of gloom and austerity — faces an election. Unemployment has steadily improved since peaking at 15.1 percent in 2012, months before Ireland exited dependence on European and International Monetary Fund loans.
DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland's unemployment rate has fallen to a seven-year low of 8.6 percent as the country — buoyant again after years of gloom and austerity — faces an election. Unemployment has steadily improved since peaking at 15.1 percent in 2012, months before Ireland exited dependence on European and International Monetary Fund loans.
French schools cite extremism as reason to lift smoking ban
French high schools say students should be allowed to smoke on school grounds so that they don't become targets for extremists when they gather for cigarette breaks on the street outside.
French high schools say students should be allowed to smoke on school grounds so that they don't become targets for extremists when they gather for cigarette breaks on the street outside.