Explosion in Turkish school kills 1, injures several more
Explosion of unknown origin in Turkish school kills at least one person
Explosion of unknown origin in Turkish school kills at least one person
Iran to boost oil output by 500,000 barrels
Iran plans to increase oil production by 500,000 barrels per day now that sanctions have been lifted under a landmark nuclear deal with world powers. Deputy Oil Minister Roknoddin Javadi says Iran is determined to retake its market share, which plunged after the crippling sanctions were imposed in 2012. His comments were posted on the ministry's website Monday.
Iran plans to increase oil production by 500,000 barrels per day now that sanctions have been lifted under a landmark nuclear deal with world powers. Deputy Oil Minister Roknoddin Javadi says Iran is determined to retake its market share, which plunged after the crippling sanctions were imposed in 2012. His comments were posted on the ministry's website Monday.
Seoul: North Korea has sent 1 million propaganda leaflets
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has launched an estimated 1 million propaganda leaflets by balloon into South Korea amid increased tension between the rivals following the North's recent nuclear test, Seoul officials said Monday.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has launched an estimated 1 million propaganda leaflets by balloon into South Korea amid increased tension between the rivals following the North's recent nuclear test, Seoul officials said Monday.
Swedish doctor charged for locking woman in bunker
Prosecutors in Sweden say a doctor drugged a woman with strawberries laced with sedatives, then locked her in a soundproof bunker where he intended to keep her for years. The 38-year-old man has been charged with rape and kidnapping in a case that unraveled when he entered a police station with the woman on Sept. 18. Prosecutors say he wanted to show police she was fine after learning she was...
Prosecutors in Sweden say a doctor drugged a woman with strawberries laced with sedatives, then locked her in a soundproof bunker where he intended to keep her for years. The 38-year-old man has been charged with rape and kidnapping in a case that unraveled when he entered a police station with the woman on Sept. 18. Prosecutors say he wanted to show police she was fine after learning she was...
IS captures new areas from troops in eastern Syria
Opposition activists say Islamic State fighters have captured new areas near the eastern Syrian city of Deir el-Zour.
Opposition activists say Islamic State fighters have captured new areas near the eastern Syrian city of Deir el-Zour.
Russian ruble hits a year low as oil prices weaken
The Russian ruble has dropped to a new low, battered by weak oil prices.
The Russian ruble has dropped to a new low, battered by weak oil prices.
Synagogue visit: Pope denounces violence done in God's name
Pope Francis made his first visit to a synagogue as pope Sunday, greeting Rome's Jewish community in their house of worship as his two predecessors did in a show interfaith friendship at a time of religiously-inspired violence around the globe.
Pope Francis made his first visit to a synagogue as pope Sunday, greeting Rome's Jewish community in their house of worship as his two predecessors did in a show interfaith friendship at a time of religiously-inspired violence around the globe.
American missionary among dead in Burkina Faso hotel attack
The mother-in-law of an American missionary confirmed Saturday that he was among those killed after al-Qaida fighters attacked a hotel and cafe in Burkina Faso's capital of Ouagadougou. Carol Boyle said Michael Riddering, 45, died in the Cappuccino Cafe, where he was to meet a group Friday that was going to volunteer at the orphanage and women's crisis center he ran with his wife, Amy...
The mother-in-law of an American missionary confirmed Saturday that he was among those killed after al-Qaida fighters attacked a hotel and cafe in Burkina Faso's capital of Ouagadougou. Carol Boyle said Michael Riddering, 45, died in the Cappuccino Cafe, where he was to meet a group Friday that was going to volunteer at the orphanage and women's crisis center he ran with his wife, Amy...
US imposes new Iran sanctions for ballistic missile testing
The United States has imposed sanctions against 11 individuals and entities involved in Iran's ballistic missile program as a result of Tehran's firing of a medium-range ballistic missile. U.N. experts said in a report in December that the missile test in October violated sanctions banning Iran from launches capable of delivering nuclear weapons.
The United States has imposed sanctions against 11 individuals and entities involved in Iran's ballistic missile program as a result of Tehran's firing of a medium-range ballistic missile. U.N. experts said in a report in December that the missile test in October violated sanctions banning Iran from launches capable of delivering nuclear weapons.
Americans freed by Iran begin journey home; deal took time
The Americans imprisoned by Iran began their journey home Sunday, their friends and family awaiting emotional reunions, after delicate diplomatic negotiations that played out quietly in the shadows of international nuclear talks. A charter plane left Tehran for Switzerland with the Americans — all four who had been detained, according to Iran state television, or only three, the U.S. said...
The Americans imprisoned by Iran began their journey home Sunday, their friends and family awaiting emotional reunions, after delicate diplomatic negotiations that played out quietly in the shadows of international nuclear talks. A charter plane left Tehran for Switzerland with the Americans — all four who had been detained, according to Iran state television, or only three, the U.S. said...
The Latest: Burkina Faso says 2 Australians kidnapped
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — The latest developments in the assault of a hotel by al-Qaida-linked gunmen in Burkina Faso's capital. All times are local: 4:40 p.m.
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — The latest developments in the assault of a hotel by al-Qaida-linked gunmen in Burkina Faso's capital. All times are local: 4:40 p.m.
Botched French drug trial leaves 1 brain dead, 5 in hospital
PARIS (AP) — One man is brain dead and three others are facing possible permanent brain damage after volunteering to take part in a drug test that went awry, French authorities said Friday. The Paris prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into what French Health Minister Marisol Touraine called "an accident of exceptional gravity" at the private Biotrial clinical...
PARIS (AP) — One man is brain dead and three others are facing possible permanent brain damage after volunteering to take part in a drug test that went awry, French authorities said Friday. The Paris prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into what French Health Minister Marisol Touraine called "an accident of exceptional gravity" at the private Biotrial clinical...
Hurricane Alex forms in the Atlantic
Subtropical Storm Alex has become stronger far out over the Atlantic and is now threatening the Azores as a hurricane -- the first to form in January since 1938.
Subtropical Storm Alex has become stronger far out over the Atlantic and is now threatening the Azores as a hurricane -- the first to form in January since 1938.
Inside look into where drug lord 'El Chapo' hid before arrest
Authorities in Mexico allowed media to tour the home where drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman hid before his arrest.
Authorities in Mexico allowed media to tour the home where drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman hid before his arrest.
BP to reduce 4,000 jobs amid oil price plunge
LONDON (AP) — Oil company BP is cutting some 4,000 jobs in exploration and production over the next two years amid sharp drops in the price of crude. The cuts in BP's upstream business globally will include the loss of some 600 jobs in the North Sea. The cost-cutting announced Tuesday comes as the price of oil dropped to a 12 year-low near $31 a barrel. Part of the decline is due to...
LONDON (AP) — Oil company BP is cutting some 4,000 jobs in exploration and production over the next two years amid sharp drops in the price of crude. The cuts in BP's upstream business globally will include the loss of some 600 jobs in the North Sea. The cost-cutting announced Tuesday comes as the price of oil dropped to a 12 year-low near $31 a barrel. Part of the decline is due to...
The Latest: At least 9 victims of Istanbul attack Germans
ISTANBUL (AP) — The latest on the explosion in historic center of Istanbul. All times local: 12:35 p.m. Turkey's Dogan news agency says at least six Germans, one Norwegian and one Peruvian are among the injured in an explosion in an area of Istanbul popular with tourists.
ISTANBUL (AP) — The latest on the explosion in historic center of Istanbul. All times local: 12:35 p.m. Turkey's Dogan news agency says at least six Germans, one Norwegian and one Peruvian are among the injured in an explosion in an area of Istanbul popular with tourists.
ISIS claims responsibility for Baghdad attack
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi officials: Gunmen attack Baghdad mall, killing 10 and taking hostages.
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi officials: Gunmen attack Baghdad mall, killing 10 and taking hostages.
Pope calls for bold, creative response to global migration
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis called Monday for a bold and creative strategy to deal with global migration, insisting that Europe has the means and "moral responsibility" to welcome refugees without sacrificing its security or culture. In a speech to the Holy See's diplomatic corps, Francis lamented the distinction made between refugees fleeing persecution and migrants...
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis called Monday for a bold and creative strategy to deal with global migration, insisting that Europe has the means and "moral responsibility" to welcome refugees without sacrificing its security or culture. In a speech to the Holy See's diplomatic corps, Francis lamented the distinction made between refugees fleeing persecution and migrants...
EU foreign policy chief says Iran sanctions to end soon
PRAGUE (AP) — The European Union foreign policy chief says she expects the economic sanctions against Iran to be lifted soon.
PRAGUE (AP) — The European Union foreign policy chief says she expects the economic sanctions against Iran to be lifted soon.
China's Xi reorganizes military headquarters structure
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered a reorganization of the military headquarters' structure on Monday in a sign of his firm control over the 2.3 million-member armed forces. Xi ordered the elimination of the four headquarters responsible for staff, politics, logistics and armaments and their replacement with 15 new agencies under the direct authority of the ruling...
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered a reorganization of the military headquarters' structure on Monday in a sign of his firm control over the 2.3 million-member armed forces. Xi ordered the elimination of the four headquarters responsible for staff, politics, logistics and armaments and their replacement with 15 new agencies under the direct authority of the ruling...