Seoul: N. Korea appears to fire submarine-launched missile
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Saturday fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile from a submarine off its northeast coast, South Korean defense officials said, Pyongyang's latest effort to expand its military might in the face of pressure by its neighbors and Washington.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Saturday fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile from a submarine off its northeast coast, South Korean defense officials said, Pyongyang's latest effort to expand its military might in the face of pressure by its neighbors and Washington.
Father chops off hands of teen who allegedly raped his baby daughter
A father in India reportedly took justice into his own hands after a teenager allegedly raped his baby daughter.
A father in India reportedly took justice into his own hands after a teenager allegedly raped his baby daughter.
High school basketball star is actually 29-year-old from South Sudan
A budding high school basketball star is actually a 29-year-old refugee from South Sudan, according to Canadian authorities.
A budding high school basketball star is actually a 29-year-old refugee from South Sudan, according to Canadian authorities.
Moscow defends ruling to suspend Tatar legislature in Crimea
MOSCOW (AP) — A spokesman for President Vladimir Putin has rejected U.S. criticism about a recent decision to suspend a Crimean Tatar legislative body. The Russian justice ministry earlier this week suspended the Tatar Mejlis after listing it as an extremist organization. There's a trial now underway in Russia-occupied Crimea which could result in banning the Mejlis indefinitely.
MOSCOW (AP) — A spokesman for President Vladimir Putin has rejected U.S. criticism about a recent decision to suspend a Crimean Tatar legislative body. The Russian justice ministry earlier this week suspended the Tatar Mejlis after listing it as an extremist organization. There's a trial now underway in Russia-occupied Crimea which could result in banning the Mejlis indefinitely.
At least 7 killed in airstrikes in Syria's Aleppo
BEIRUT (AP) — Anti-government activists say airstrikes in Syria's northern city of Aleppo have killed at least seven people in rebel-held areas. The airstrikes Friday reportedly occurred in a southwestern suburb of the divided city. Aleppo has seen sporadic clashes since the February 27 cease-fire, as government troops advanced, boxing in rebel-held areas from all sides except for a...
BEIRUT (AP) — Anti-government activists say airstrikes in Syria's northern city of Aleppo have killed at least seven people in rebel-held areas. The airstrikes Friday reportedly occurred in a southwestern suburb of the divided city. Aleppo has seen sporadic clashes since the February 27 cease-fire, as government troops advanced, boxing in rebel-held areas from all sides except for a...
Obama, Gulf allies meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss security
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — President Barack Obama met Thursday with top officials from six Arab nations to discuss regional security issues in the Persian Gulf including the fight against the Islamic State militant group.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — President Barack Obama met Thursday with top officials from six Arab nations to discuss regional security issues in the Persian Gulf including the fight against the Islamic State militant group.
UK's Cameron hails 'steadfast' queen on her 90th birthday
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II — Britain's oldest and longest-serving monarch — is celebrating her 90th birthday Thursday with a day at home and a short walk. Her government and subjects are adding gun salutes, fireworks, tributes in Parliament and televised retrospectives of a life that has stretched from the Roaring '20s to the Internet age.
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II — Britain's oldest and longest-serving monarch — is celebrating her 90th birthday Thursday with a day at home and a short walk. Her government and subjects are adding gun salutes, fireworks, tributes in Parliament and televised retrospectives of a life that has stretched from the Roaring '20s to the Internet age.
Obama visits UK; Overshadowed by debate about leaving EU
LONDON (AP) — It's springtime in London, but President Barack Obama might sense a chill in the air. The U.S. leader will be welcomed by British Prime Minister David Cameron and wined and dined by the royal family on a three-day visit to the U.K. that starts late Thursday.
LONDON (AP) — It's springtime in London, but President Barack Obama might sense a chill in the air. The U.S. leader will be welcomed by British Prime Minister David Cameron and wined and dined by the royal family on a three-day visit to the U.K. that starts late Thursday.
Sweden's newborn prince to be named Alexander
Sweden's palace has announced that the latest addition to the royal family will be named Prince Alexander. The baby boy was born Tuesday. He is the first child of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia, who got married last year. The royal palace on Thursday said the newborn prince's full name will be Alexander Erik Hubertus Bertil. He will also receive the title of the Duke of...
Sweden's palace has announced that the latest addition to the royal family will be named Prince Alexander. The baby boy was born Tuesday. He is the first child of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia, who got married last year. The royal palace on Thursday said the newborn prince's full name will be Alexander Erik Hubertus Bertil. He will also receive the title of the Duke of...
3 deaths in petrochemical plant explosion in Mexico
Mexican authorities say an explosion has injured three workers at an oil plant on the southern coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Veracruz state Gov. Javier Duarte's Twitter account says there was a "strong explosion" at the plant in the city of Coatzacoalcos. Images broadcast by Mexican television show a large plume of black smoke reaching into the sky.
Mexican authorities say an explosion has injured three workers at an oil plant on the southern coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Veracruz state Gov. Javier Duarte's Twitter account says there was a "strong explosion" at the plant in the city of Coatzacoalcos. Images broadcast by Mexican television show a large plume of black smoke reaching into the sky.
Carnival may delay Cuba cruise over discrimination concerns
Faced with protests, political pressure and a lawsuit, Carnival Corp. announced Monday it will allow Cuban-born passengers to book cruises to the island but will delay the trips if Cuba does not change its policy barring nationals from returning by sea.
Faced with protests, political pressure and a lawsuit, Carnival Corp. announced Monday it will allow Cuban-born passengers to book cruises to the island but will delay the trips if Cuba does not change its policy barring nationals from returning by sea.
Earthquake kills 233 in Ecuador; emergency workers rush in
A preliminary magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit northwest Ecuador on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports.
A preliminary magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit northwest Ecuador on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports.
Syrian opposition rejects offer over transitional period
GENEVA (AP) — Two figures from the main Syrian opposition team to the peace talks in Geneva said Saturday that they have rejected a suggestion that was put forward by the U.N. special envoy to Syria in which President Bashar Assad would stay in power during a transitional period and the opposition would choose three vice presidents.
GENEVA (AP) — Two figures from the main Syrian opposition team to the peace talks in Geneva said Saturday that they have rejected a suggestion that was put forward by the U.N. special envoy to Syria in which President Bashar Assad would stay in power during a transitional period and the opposition would choose three vice presidents.
Raul Castro presents grim portrait of Cuban reform
HAVANA (AP) — Cuban President Raul Castro delivered a grim report on the state of the country on Saturday, saying that the communist bureaucracy had failed to implement most of the hundreds of changes the ruling party launched five years ago to stimulate the stagnant centrally controlled economy.
HAVANA (AP) — Cuban President Raul Castro delivered a grim report on the state of the country on Saturday, saying that the communist bureaucracy had failed to implement most of the hundreds of changes the ruling party launched five years ago to stimulate the stagnant centrally controlled economy.
Some sleep in cars after 2 nights of quakes kill 41 in Japan
OZU, Japan (AP) — The wooden home barely withstood the first earthquake. An even stronger one the next night dealt what might have been the final blow — if not to the house, then to the Tanaka family's peace of mind.
OZU, Japan (AP) — The wooden home barely withstood the first earthquake. An even stronger one the next night dealt what might have been the final blow — if not to the house, then to the Tanaka family's peace of mind.
US: North Korean missile launch a 'catastrophic' failure
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A North Korea missile launch meant to celebrate the birthday of the country's founder ended in failure, U.S. defense officials said Friday, an embarrassing setback in what was reportedly the inaugural test of a new, powerful mid-range missile.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A North Korea missile launch meant to celebrate the birthday of the country's founder ended in failure, U.S. defense officials said Friday, an embarrassing setback in what was reportedly the inaugural test of a new, powerful mid-range missile.
The Latest: Italy on track to take 100,000 migrants in 2016
ISTANBUL (AP) — The Latest on developments in Europe's migration crisis (all times local): --- 3:15 p.m. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) says Italy appears on track to take in at least 100,000 migrants from North Africa across the Mediterranean for the third straight year in 2016.
ISTANBUL (AP) — The Latest on developments in Europe's migration crisis (all times local): --- 3:15 p.m. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) says Italy appears on track to take in at least 100,000 migrants from North Africa across the Mediterranean for the third straight year in 2016.
Egypt police fire tear gas, break up anti-government rallies
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian security forces fired rounds of tear gas on Friday to break up demonstrators rallying against President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi's announced decision to hand over two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia. Riot police first cracked down on protesters in Cairo's twin city of Giza, where demonstrators had gathered in two locations after Friday prayers — near...
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian security forces fired rounds of tear gas on Friday to break up demonstrators rallying against President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi's announced decision to hand over two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia. Riot police first cracked down on protesters in Cairo's twin city of Giza, where demonstrators had gathered in two locations after Friday prayers — near...
Heartbreak as Syrians briefly return home to IS-free Palmyra
PALMYRA, Syria (AP) — When Islamic State fighters overran the ancient Syrian town of Palmyra almost a year ago, Maha Abderrazak was among tens of thousands of terrified civilians who fled west, many escaping with just the clothes on their backs and the few belongings they could carry by hand.
PALMYRA, Syria (AP) — When Islamic State fighters overran the ancient Syrian town of Palmyra almost a year ago, Maha Abderrazak was among tens of thousands of terrified civilians who fled west, many escaping with just the clothes on their backs and the few belongings they could carry by hand.
UK police arrest 5 in investigation after Europe attacks
LONDON (AP) — British police have arrested five people as part of an investigation following the deadly attacks in Paris and in Brussels. West Midlands Assistant Chief Constable Marcus Beale says in a statement Friday that the arrests aim to address "any associated threat to the U.K. following the attacks in Europe."
LONDON (AP) — British police have arrested five people as part of an investigation following the deadly attacks in Paris and in Brussels. West Midlands Assistant Chief Constable Marcus Beale says in a statement Friday that the arrests aim to address "any associated threat to the U.K. following the attacks in Europe."