Large metal chunk investigated after washing onto Thai beach
A large chunk of metal that could be from an aircraft washed ashore in southern Thailand, but Malaysian authorities on Sunday cautioned against speculation of a link to a Malaysia Airlines flight missing almost two years.
A large chunk of metal that could be from an aircraft washed ashore in southern Thailand, but Malaysian authorities on Sunday cautioned against speculation of a link to a Malaysia Airlines flight missing almost two years.
CDC expands tropical virus alert; 22 destinations on list
Health authorities have added eight tropical destinations to a travel alert about an illness linked with a severe birth defect and spread by mosquitoes. The updated alert issued Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention brings the total to 22 destinations, most in Latin America and the Caribbean, where there have been outbreaks of the Zika virus.
Health authorities have added eight tropical destinations to a travel alert about an illness linked with a severe birth defect and spread by mosquitoes. The updated alert issued Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention brings the total to 22 destinations, most in Latin America and the Caribbean, where there have been outbreaks of the Zika virus.
Germans battle refugee sex assaults with signs, cartoons
Rocked by a wave of sexual assaults committed by migrant men, Germany is fighting back with cartoons, in a PC campaign critics say would be comical if it didn’t address such a serious issue.
Rocked by a wave of sexual assaults committed by migrant men, Germany is fighting back with cartoons, in a PC campaign critics say would be comical if it didn’t address such a serious issue.
China busts 35 restaurants using opium poppies as seasoning
BEIJING (AP) — Thirty-five restaurants across China, including a popular Beijing hot pot chain, have been found illegally using opium poppies as seasoning, one of the more unusual practices bedeviling the country's food regulators. Five restaurants are being prosecuted while 30 others, ranging from Shanghai dumpling joints to noodle shops in southwestern Chongqing, are under...
BEIJING (AP) — Thirty-five restaurants across China, including a popular Beijing hot pot chain, have been found illegally using opium poppies as seasoning, one of the more unusual practices bedeviling the country's food regulators. Five restaurants are being prosecuted while 30 others, ranging from Shanghai dumpling joints to noodle shops in southwestern Chongqing, are under...
Rebels say Syrian government and Russia responsible if peace talks fail
Syrian opposition groups said Saturday it is "impossible" to begin a negotiating process with the government without the implementation of U.N. resolutions pertaining to humanitarian issues, and denounced what they said were Russian "dictates" to the opposition negotiating team.
Syrian opposition groups said Saturday it is "impossible" to begin a negotiating process with the government without the implementation of U.N. resolutions pertaining to humanitarian issues, and denounced what they said were Russian "dictates" to the opposition negotiating team.
Biden: more support needed to repel IS from Turkish border
ISTANBUL (AP) — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden says Turkey and the United States agree on the need to increase support for Sunni Arab forces in Syria to cut off the Islamic State group's access to the Turkish border. Speaking during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, Biden says cutting off that access is "a priority for both of our nations, so that we...
ISTANBUL (AP) — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden says Turkey and the United States agree on the need to increase support for Sunni Arab forces in Syria to cut off the Islamic State group's access to the Turkish border. Speaking during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, Biden says cutting off that access is "a priority for both of our nations, so that we...
Portugal to pick a new president but govt calls the shots
A record 10 candidates are running for president of Portugal on Sunday, but voters don't appear to share their enthusiasm for a job that holds no executive power in Western Europe's poorest country.
A record 10 candidates are running for president of Portugal on Sunday, but voters don't appear to share their enthusiasm for a job that holds no executive power in Western Europe's poorest country.
Bakery in Northen Mexico Serves Up 'El Chapo' Cupcakes
A bakery in northern Mexico is taking advantage of the extensive media coverage the recent recapture of drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman by making cupcakes depicting the kingpin.
A bakery in northern Mexico is taking advantage of the extensive media coverage the recent recapture of drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman by making cupcakes depicting the kingpin.
U.S. allies agree to intensify fight against Islamic State
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter won agreement Wednesday from defense ministers from France and five other nations to intensify the campaign against Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria. Carter said at a news conference with French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian that there was broad agreement on a coordinated plan to battle IS over the next year and retake key cities under the...
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter won agreement Wednesday from defense ministers from France and five other nations to intensify the campaign against Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria. Carter said at a news conference with French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian that there was broad agreement on a coordinated plan to battle IS over the next year and retake key cities under the...
Ukraine toughens position in negotiations to end conflict
Ukraine is hardening its position in negotiations to end the conflict in the country's east, saying it must regain control of its entire border with Russia before elections can be held in the regions controlled by Russia-backed rebels.
Ukraine is hardening its position in negotiations to end the conflict in the country's east, saying it must regain control of its entire border with Russia before elections can be held in the regions controlled by Russia-backed rebels.
Dubai police: Exposed wiring likely sparked NYE tower fire
Dubai police say a New Year's Eve fire at a luxury hotel in the Mideast commercial hub was likely caused by exposed wiring.
Dubai police say a New Year's Eve fire at a luxury hotel in the Mideast commercial hub was likely caused by exposed wiring.
UK police interview young Muslim boy after spelling error
LONDON (AP) — Police have dropped an investigation of a 10-year-old Muslim boy who mistakenly wrote that he lived in a "terrorist house" rather than a "terraced house" — a British term for row houses. The boy's school had notified authorities about his statement because of a law requiring schools to report any possible links to extremism.
LONDON (AP) — Police have dropped an investigation of a 10-year-old Muslim boy who mistakenly wrote that he lived in a "terrorist house" rather than a "terraced house" — a British term for row houses. The boy's school had notified authorities about his statement because of a law requiring schools to report any possible links to extremism.
Afghan official: More troops needed against Taliban in south
Afghan troops are fighting the Taliban across most of southern Helmand province and are in desperate need of reinforcements, an Afghan official said on Wednesday.
Afghan troops are fighting the Taliban across most of southern Helmand province and are in desperate need of reinforcements, an Afghan official said on Wednesday.
Official calls for special EU migrant summit
The latest news on the influx of asylum-seekers and other migrants in Europe. All times local The head of the European Commission is calling for a special summit of EU government leaders to deal with the continuing refugee crisis.
The latest news on the influx of asylum-seekers and other migrants in Europe. All times local The head of the European Commission is calling for a special summit of EU government leaders to deal with the continuing refugee crisis.
Nearly 19,000 civilians killed in Iraq in under 2 years in fight with Islamic State
At least 18,802 civilians were killed and another 36,245 were wounded in Iraq between the start of 2014 and Oct. 31 of last year as Iraqi forces battled the Islamic State group, according to a U.N. report released Tuesday.
At least 18,802 civilians were killed and another 36,245 were wounded in Iraq between the start of 2014 and Oct. 31 of last year as Iraqi forces battled the Islamic State group, according to a U.N. report released Tuesday.
Iran's top leader expresses 'pessimism' after nuclear deal
Iran's top leader on Tuesday called for vigilance in ensuring that world powers meet their commitments under a newly implemented nuclear deal while expressing "pessimism" about U.S. intentions, state media reported.
Iran's top leader on Tuesday called for vigilance in ensuring that world powers meet their commitments under a newly implemented nuclear deal while expressing "pessimism" about U.S. intentions, state media reported.
Turkey ends anti-Kurdish rebel operation in one town
Turkey's prime minister announced Tuesday that military operations against Kurdish rebels have ended in one mainly Kurdish southeastern town. The military is still fighting militants linked to the Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK, in two other urban areas.
Turkey's prime minister announced Tuesday that military operations against Kurdish rebels have ended in one mainly Kurdish southeastern town. The military is still fighting militants linked to the Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK, in two other urban areas.
Ireland debt below 100 pct of GDP for 1st time since bailout
Government statisticians say Ireland's national debt has fallen below the symbolically important threshold of 100 percent of GDP for the first time since the country took an international bailout five years ago.
Government statisticians say Ireland's national debt has fallen below the symbolically important threshold of 100 percent of GDP for the first time since the country took an international bailout five years ago.
China accuses detained Swede of endangering state security
Chinese state media say a Swedish co-founder of a human rights group in China was detained because he is suspected of funding activities that endanger state security. The official Xinhua News Agency said Tuesday that Peter Dahlin also collected negative information and trained unlicensed lawyers to stir up hostility toward the government.
Chinese state media say a Swedish co-founder of a human rights group in China was detained because he is suspected of funding activities that endanger state security. The official Xinhua News Agency said Tuesday that Peter Dahlin also collected negative information and trained unlicensed lawyers to stir up hostility toward the government.
UK lawmakers debate banning Donald Trump from Britain
British lawmakers are due Monday to debate a call for U.S. presidential hopeful Donald Trump to be banned from the U.K. over his remarks about Muslims — though the government is unlikely to bar the divisive Republican Party contender. More than 500,000 people have signed an online petition calling for Trump to be blocked for "hate speech" after he called for a temporary...
British lawmakers are due Monday to debate a call for U.S. presidential hopeful Donald Trump to be banned from the U.K. over his remarks about Muslims — though the government is unlikely to bar the divisive Republican Party contender. More than 500,000 people have signed an online petition calling for Trump to be blocked for "hate speech" after he called for a temporary...