South Korea says North Korea fired short-range projectile
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired a short-range projectile from an area near its eastern coast on Tuesday, South Korean officials said, in what appears to be another weapons test seen as a response to ongoing military drills between Washington and Seoul. The projectile was fired near the North Korean port city of Wonsan and flew about 200 kilometers (125 miles) before crashing...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired a short-range projectile from an area near its eastern coast on Tuesday, South Korean officials said, in what appears to be another weapons test seen as a response to ongoing military drills between Washington and Seoul. The projectile was fired near the North Korean port city of Wonsan and flew about 200 kilometers (125 miles) before crashing...
EgyptAir Hijack Latest: More people leave plane in Cyprus
CAIRO (AP) — The Latest on the hijacked EgyptAir plane that has landed in Larnaca in Cyprus. (all times local): 1:45 p.m. Local TV footage from the scene in Larnaca airport has shown that seven more people left the hijacked EgyptAir plane, with one man climbing out of the cockpit window and the sliding off the plane.
CAIRO (AP) — The Latest on the hijacked EgyptAir plane that has landed in Larnaca in Cyprus. (all times local): 1:45 p.m. Local TV footage from the scene in Larnaca airport has shown that seven more people left the hijacked EgyptAir plane, with one man climbing out of the cockpit window and the sliding off the plane.
Flames cause United Arab Emirates skyscraper to crumble
A fire raced up a high-rise tower in the United Arab Emirates city of Ajman late Monday, the latest in a series of skyscraper blazes in the Gulf nation that is home to the world's tallest building. Images shared on social media showed bright yellow flames spreading up the side of the building as chunks of burning material tumbled to the ground.
A fire raced up a high-rise tower in the United Arab Emirates city of Ajman late Monday, the latest in a series of skyscraper blazes in the Gulf nation that is home to the world's tallest building. Images shared on social media showed bright yellow flames spreading up the side of the building as chunks of burning material tumbled to the ground.
Soccer hooligans clash with police in Brussels
More than 300 soccer hooligans clad in black have clashed with riot police after rallying in central Brussels.
More than 300 soccer hooligans clad in black have clashed with riot police after rallying in central Brussels.
2 more Americans are Brussels victims
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two more Americans have been identified as killed in the attacks on Brussels, the State Department confirmed Sunday, bringing to four the total number of U.S. citizens confirmed as victims. The State Department said, "We express our deepest condolences" to those who lost loved ones in the attack, but declined to identify them publicly. Officials have said...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two more Americans have been identified as killed in the attacks on Brussels, the State Department confirmed Sunday, bringing to four the total number of U.S. citizens confirmed as victims. The State Department said, "We express our deepest condolences" to those who lost loved ones in the attack, but declined to identify them publicly. Officials have said...
Death toll from Easter bombing in Pakistan reaches 70
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — The death toll from a massive suicide bombing targeting Christians gathered on Easter in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore rose to 70 on Monday as the country started observing a three-day mourning period following the attack.
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — The death toll from a massive suicide bombing targeting Christians gathered on Easter in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore rose to 70 on Monday as the country started observing a three-day mourning period following the attack.
Syrian troops drive Islamic State out of historic Palmyra
Syrian state media and an opposition monitoring group say government forces backed by Russian airstrikes have driven Islamic State fighters from the historic central town of Palmyra, held by the extremists since May. Government forces have been on the offensive for nearly three weeks to try to retake the town, which is home to famed Roman-era ruins and was once one of Syria's top tourist...
Syrian state media and an opposition monitoring group say government forces backed by Russian airstrikes have driven Islamic State fighters from the historic central town of Palmyra, held by the extremists since May. Government forces have been on the offensive for nearly three weeks to try to retake the town, which is home to famed Roman-era ruins and was once one of Syria's top tourist...
Scotland police probe killing of Muslim shopkeeper who posted Easter message to Christians
A popular shopkeeper who wished Christians a happy Easter on Facebook was stabbed to death in what police in Scotland say was a “religiously prejudiced” attack carried out by a fellow Muslim, it was reported Saturday.
A popular shopkeeper who wished Christians a happy Easter on Facebook was stabbed to death in what police in Scotland say was a “religiously prejudiced” attack carried out by a fellow Muslim, it was reported Saturday.
North Korea releases video threatening strike on DC, if provoked
North Korea released a disturbing video Saturday threatening a nuclear strike on Washington.
North Korea released a disturbing video Saturday threatening a nuclear strike on Washington.
Military officials pushing for increase in US troops in Iraq
The Pentagon is moving to increase the number of American troops in Iraq amid strikes that have killed the Islamic State's finance minister and other senior leaders. Still, top U.S. defense officials say the deaths won't "break the back" of the extremist group, which is in a fierce fight for an ancient city in Syria and claim responsibility for bombing a soccer stadium in Iraq.
The Pentagon is moving to increase the number of American troops in Iraq amid strikes that have killed the Islamic State's finance minister and other senior leaders. Still, top U.S. defense officials say the deaths won't "break the back" of the extremist group, which is in a fierce fight for an ancient city in Syria and claim responsibility for bombing a soccer stadium in Iraq.
Belgian authorities issue arrest warrant for new suspect
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian prosecutors issued an arrest warrant Saturday for a new suspect in the attacks on the Brussels airport and subway as authorities moved to clean up damage caused by the explosions. The federal prosecutor's office said a warrant has been issued for a man only identified as Faycal C. He is wanted for "involvement in a terrorist group, terrorist killings and...
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian prosecutors issued an arrest warrant Saturday for a new suspect in the attacks on the Brussels airport and subway as authorities moved to clean up damage caused by the explosions. The federal prosecutor's office said a warrant has been issued for a man only identified as Faycal C. He is wanted for "involvement in a terrorist group, terrorist killings and...
Toll from IS suicide bombing at Iraq stadium climbs to 41
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi officials say the death toll from a suicide bombing at a soccer stadium that was claimed by the Islamic State group has climbed to 41, with another 105 people wounded. The security and public health officials provided the updated toll Saturday on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief reporters.
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi officials say the death toll from a suicide bombing at a soccer stadium that was claimed by the Islamic State group has climbed to 41, with another 105 people wounded. The security and public health officials provided the updated toll Saturday on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief reporters.
Italian Coast Guard rescues migrants from Afghanistan and Pakistan
Italian Cost Guard rescued 14 migrants from the Mediterranean Sea, on Friday, March 25
Italian Cost Guard rescued 14 migrants from the Mediterranean Sea, on Friday, March 25
Egyptian army says it has killed 60 militants in Sinai
A spokesman for the Egyptian army says it has killed 60 Islamic militants in northern Sinai, where armed forces have been battling fighters affiliated with the Islamic State group for two years.
A spokesman for the Egyptian army says it has killed 60 Islamic militants in northern Sinai, where armed forces have been battling fighters affiliated with the Islamic State group for two years.
Prosecutors announce 3 arrests in Brussels police raid linked to new attack
Belgian prosecutors say three people have been detained in counterterrorism raids in Brussels prompted by the arrest of a Frenchman in the Paris area suspected of plotting a new attack.
Belgian prosecutors say three people have been detained in counterterrorism raids in Brussels prompted by the arrest of a Frenchman in the Paris area suspected of plotting a new attack.
Thousands rally in Baghdad in support of Shiite cleric
Thousands have rallied in Baghdad in support of firebrand Iraqi Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr who has taken the lead role in protests demanding government reforms. Al-Sadr's associate, Sheik Asad al-Nasiri, delivered a message from the cleric at a rally on Friday in the Iraqi capital, giving Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi 24 hours to implement wide-ranging reforms such as installing...
Thousands have rallied in Baghdad in support of firebrand Iraqi Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr who has taken the lead role in protests demanding government reforms. Al-Sadr's associate, Sheik Asad al-Nasiri, delivered a message from the cleric at a rally on Friday in the Iraqi capital, giving Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi 24 hours to implement wide-ranging reforms such as installing...
Turkish journalists on trial for Syria arms smuggling
Two Turkish journalists went on trial on Friday on allegations that they revealed state secrets and helped a terror organization with their reports on alleged government-arms smuggling to Syrian rebels, a trial that has increased concern about the erosion of media freedoms in Turkey.
Two Turkish journalists went on trial on Friday on allegations that they revealed state secrets and helped a terror organization with their reports on alleged government-arms smuggling to Syrian rebels, a trial that has increased concern about the erosion of media freedoms in Turkey.
Obama to mourn Argentina coup victims
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Confronting a dark chapter in Latin America's history, President Barack Obama will pay tribute to victims of Argentina's "Dirty War," as he works to bring closure to questions about the U.S. role in one of the region's most repressive dictatorships.
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Confronting a dark chapter in Latin America's history, President Barack Obama will pay tribute to victims of Argentina's "Dirty War," as he works to bring closure to questions about the U.S. role in one of the region's most repressive dictatorships.
Update on Brussels terror attacks
The Latest on the suicide bombings this week in Brussels: Hungary's interior minister says the government wants to limit phone calls in the vicinity of any future terror attack to prevent the overload of communications networks and avoid interference with emergency and rescue services.
The Latest on the suicide bombings this week in Brussels: Hungary's interior minister says the government wants to limit phone calls in the vicinity of any future terror attack to prevent the overload of communications networks and avoid interference with emergency and rescue services.
Poland's leaders want no refugees after Brussels blasts
Poland's president has thrown his support behind the government's decision to renege on a deal to accept thousands of refugees amid security concerns raised by Tuesday's attacks in Brussels. Poland's decision could further affect other countries in the region, some of which have protested the European Union's plan to allocate some 120,000 migrants. Additionally, European...
Poland's president has thrown his support behind the government's decision to renege on a deal to accept thousands of refugees amid security concerns raised by Tuesday's attacks in Brussels. Poland's decision could further affect other countries in the region, some of which have protested the European Union's plan to allocate some 120,000 migrants. Additionally, European...