Battle against Zika virus: UNICEF seeks $9 million to fight Zika, Emirates refunds flights
The Latest on the battle against the Zika virus UNICEF asking for $9 million to curb spread of virus, the Middle East's biggest airline is offering refunds to passengers booked on flights to countries affected by the Zika virus, fourth case confirmed in Spain.
The Latest on the battle against the Zika virus UNICEF asking for $9 million to curb spread of virus, the Middle East's biggest airline is offering refunds to passengers booked on flights to countries affected by the Zika virus, fourth case confirmed in Spain.
Netherlands police consider using birds of prey to prevent drone use
An innovative project of the Netherlands National Police, in collaboration with Guard From Above, a company that trains raptors, looks at the ability to use birds of prey to intercept enemy drones.
An innovative project of the Netherlands National Police, in collaboration with Guard From Above, a company that trains raptors, looks at the ability to use birds of prey to intercept enemy drones.
Britain approves controversial gene-editing technique
Britain's fertility regulator has approved a scientist's application to edit the human genetic code using a new technique that some fear crosses too many ethical boundaries. In a statement Monday, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority said it has granted a research application to a team led by scientist Kathy Niakan to try to understand the genes that human embryos need to...
Britain's fertility regulator has approved a scientist's application to edit the human genetic code using a new technique that some fear crosses too many ethical boundaries. In a statement Monday, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority said it has granted a research application to a team led by scientist Kathy Niakan to try to understand the genes that human embryos need to...
Saudi-led coalition sets up body to probe actions in Yemen
The Saudi-led coalition striking Shiite rebels in Yemen announced Monday that it is setting up an independent committee to probe the force's actions in the deeply impoverished country amid mounting criticism over its military operations there. The kingdom and its allies, which include the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf Arab nations, have been conducting airstrikes in Yemen on the side...
The Saudi-led coalition striking Shiite rebels in Yemen announced Monday that it is setting up an independent committee to probe the force's actions in the deeply impoverished country amid mounting criticism over its military operations there. The kingdom and its allies, which include the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf Arab nations, have been conducting airstrikes in Yemen on the side...
UN rights chief calls on Turkey to probe shooting of civilians
The U.N. human rights chief called on Turkey on Monday to investigate the alleged shooting of unarmed people in southeastern Turkey that turned up in "extremely shocking" footage posted online last week.
The U.N. human rights chief called on Turkey on Monday to investigate the alleged shooting of unarmed people in southeastern Turkey that turned up in "extremely shocking" footage posted online last week.
Suicide bombing in Afghan capital kills at least 9
A suicide bomber killed at least nine people and wounded 12 in an attack on a police base in Kabul on Monday, an Afghan official said.
A suicide bomber killed at least nine people and wounded 12 in an attack on a police base in Kabul on Monday, an Afghan official said.
Germany and the huge influx of asylum-seekers to Europe
Germany's interior minister is meeting officials in Kabul as his country tries to reduce the number of Afghans heading to Europe and considers how to get some of those who have arrived to return home. The Latest on the huge influx of asylum-seekers to Europe
Germany's interior minister is meeting officials in Kabul as his country tries to reduce the number of Afghans heading to Europe and considers how to get some of those who have arrived to return home. The Latest on the huge influx of asylum-seekers to Europe
China sets up new military regions as part of reorganization
Chinese President Xi Jinping presided Monday over the creation of five new military regions, part of the streamlining of the 2.3 million-member People's Liberation Army while also signaling his firm control over the armed forces. The north, south, east, west and central regions replace the seven previous regions. The new districts are being touted as better suited to command joint operations.
Chinese President Xi Jinping presided Monday over the creation of five new military regions, part of the streamlining of the 2.3 million-member People's Liberation Army while also signaling his firm control over the armed forces. The north, south, east, west and central regions replace the seven previous regions. The new districts are being touted as better suited to command joint operations.
Iran: $100B in assets 'fully released' under nuclear deal
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran said Monday it now has access to more than $100 billion worth of frozen overseas assets following the implementation of a landmark nuclear deal with world powers. Government spokesman Mohammad Bagher Nobakht said much of the money had been piling up in banks in China, India, Japan, South Korea and Turkey since international sanctions were tightened in 2012 over...
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran said Monday it now has access to more than $100 billion worth of frozen overseas assets following the implementation of a landmark nuclear deal with world powers. Government spokesman Mohammad Bagher Nobakht said much of the money had been piling up in banks in China, India, Japan, South Korea and Turkey since international sanctions were tightened in 2012 over...
2 shooting deaths reported at Brazil Carnival street parties
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — News reports say that two men were shot to death at popular pre-Carnival street parties, one in Rio de Janeiro and another in Brasilia. G1, the Internet portal of the Globo television network, says the revelers were shot late Saturday after unknown assailants opened fire at the street parties known in Portuguese as "blocos."
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — News reports say that two men were shot to death at popular pre-Carnival street parties, one in Rio de Janeiro and another in Brasilia. G1, the Internet portal of the Globo television network, says the revelers were shot late Saturday after unknown assailants opened fire at the street parties known in Portuguese as "blocos."
Grandmother's eye wound infested with worms after medication mix-up
A staff mix-up regarding the care of a 90-year-old patient at a senior home who suffered from a severe eye infection resulted in worms infesting her wound.
A staff mix-up regarding the care of a 90-year-old patient at a senior home who suffered from a severe eye infection resulted in worms infesting her wound.
Coalition airstrikes kill over 32 in Yemeni capital
Airstrikes by a Saudi-led coalition targeting Yemen's Shiite rebels killed over 32 people overnight including at least eight civilians in the capital, Sanaa, officials said on Saturday. The airstrikes appeared to target a rebel camp and factories producing food and plastic in northern and western Sanaa, the security and medical officials said.
Airstrikes by a Saudi-led coalition targeting Yemen's Shiite rebels killed over 32 people overnight including at least eight civilians in the capital, Sanaa, officials said on Saturday. The airstrikes appeared to target a rebel camp and factories producing food and plastic in northern and western Sanaa, the security and medical officials said.
Children's bodies wash up on Turkish beach, at least 35 migrants drown trying to reach Greece
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — He looks peacefully asleep. But the boy, lying on his back on a rocky Turkish beach, is dead — and a soul-searing reminder that Europe's migrant crisis keeps destroying lives and families by the day.
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — He looks peacefully asleep. But the boy, lying on his back on a rocky Turkish beach, is dead — and a soul-searing reminder that Europe's migrant crisis keeps destroying lives and families by the day.
Turkey says another Russian jet violated Turkey's airspace
Turkey said Saturday that a Russian warplane has again violated its airspace despite several warnings — two months after Turkey's military shot down a Russian jet for crossing over its territory. The past incident seriously strained the previously close ties between the two countries, damaging a strong economic partnership.
Turkey said Saturday that a Russian warplane has again violated its airspace despite several warnings — two months after Turkey's military shot down a Russian jet for crossing over its territory. The past incident seriously strained the previously close ties between the two countries, damaging a strong economic partnership.
Six reports of the Zika virus in Texas, many countries posting advisories
Six reports of the Zika virus in Texas, three in the Houston area. All are citizens that recently travelled out of the country The Zika virus is spreading rapidly in Latin America, and Asian governments have issued advisories in a bid to contain the mosquito-borne disease, which could be linked to birth defects and can cause temporary paralysis
Six reports of the Zika virus in Texas, three in the Houston area. All are citizens that recently travelled out of the country The Zika virus is spreading rapidly in Latin America, and Asian governments have issued advisories in a bid to contain the mosquito-borne disease, which could be linked to birth defects and can cause temporary paralysis
Shark eats tank mate in Seoul Aquarium
Seoul’s COEX aquarium said its biggest shark, an eight-year-old female sand tiger shark, ate a smaller five-year-old male shark earlier this month.
Seoul’s COEX aquarium said its biggest shark, an eight-year-old female sand tiger shark, ate a smaller five-year-old male shark earlier this month.
US issues new travel warning to Iran after prisoner swap
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department says Americans should think twice about any nonessential travel to Iran. A new travel warning highlights the danger to Americans of arrest and detention in Iran. The alert comes 12 days after the U.S.-Iranian prisoner swap that freed five American citizens.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department says Americans should think twice about any nonessential travel to Iran. A new travel warning highlights the danger to Americans of arrest and detention in Iran. The alert comes 12 days after the U.S.-Iranian prisoner swap that freed five American citizens.
Nigerian army: Chibok bombers were men disguised as women
Nigeria's military says the bombers in the northeastern town from which Boko Haram abducted scores of schoolgirls were men wearing hijabs with explosives strapped to their backs to look like babies. A community leader says 17 civilians, a soldier and three bombers died.
Nigeria's military says the bombers in the northeastern town from which Boko Haram abducted scores of schoolgirls were men wearing hijabs with explosives strapped to their backs to look like babies. A community leader says 17 civilians, a soldier and three bombers died.
UN Syria envoy to start talks in Geneva without opposition
A U.N. official said Syrian peace talks will begin in Geneva as planned Friday, despite an ongoing boycott by the main Syrian opposition group which continues to stay away pending assurances from the U.N. chief on the implementation of Security Council resolutions related to humanitarian issues.
A U.N. official said Syrian peace talks will begin in Geneva as planned Friday, despite an ongoing boycott by the main Syrian opposition group which continues to stay away pending assurances from the U.N. chief on the implementation of Security Council resolutions related to humanitarian issues.
Bottles of McDonald's Big Mac Sauce sell out in minutes
For those who dream of having the coveted Big Mac special sauce always on hand, McDonald’s in Australia released a limited-run sold in bottles.
For those who dream of having the coveted Big Mac special sauce always on hand, McDonald’s in Australia released a limited-run sold in bottles.