Afghan troops rushed to area under Taliban attack
The Afghan military has rushed reinforcements to a besieged southern district threatened for days with takeover by the Taliban, the country's defense minister said Wednesday as he appealed for stepped-up NATO assistance and military support. In a besieged army base in the embattled district of Sangin, an Afghan soldier described a dire situation, saying a handful of Afghan troops inside...
The Afghan military has rushed reinforcements to a besieged southern district threatened for days with takeover by the Taliban, the country's defense minister said Wednesday as he appealed for stepped-up NATO assistance and military support. In a besieged army base in the embattled district of Sangin, an Afghan soldier described a dire situation, saying a handful of Afghan troops inside...
France hardens stance on dual-national terror convicts
PARIS (AP) — France's government hardened its position toward dual-national terrorism convicts Wednesday, saying they deserved to have their citizenship revoked as part of a series of constitutional changes upholding the state of emergency imposed after the Nov. 13 attacks.
PARIS (AP) — France's government hardened its position toward dual-national terrorism convicts Wednesday, saying they deserved to have their citizenship revoked as part of a series of constitutional changes upholding the state of emergency imposed after the Nov. 13 attacks.
Austria: 2 Syrian teens arrested over suspected terror links
Austrian authorities say two teenage Syrian brothers have been arrested at a refugee center in the country on suspicion of involvement with terrorist organizations — in one case, the Islamic State group.
Austrian authorities say two teenage Syrian brothers have been arrested at a refugee center in the country on suspicion of involvement with terrorist organizations — in one case, the Islamic State group.
Man sues video game maker: Addiction to 'Fallout 4' cost me marriage, job
A Russian man is reportedly suing the maker of a popular video game, saying he became so addicted that it cost him his marriage and his job.
A Russian man is reportedly suing the maker of a popular video game, saying he became so addicted that it cost him his marriage and his job.
Pakistan army honors Peshawar massacre victims with empowering song of education
The Pakistan army honors the 144 children that were killed in the Peshawar massacre in December 2014 with an empowering song about education.
The Pakistan army honors the 144 children that were killed in the Peshawar massacre in December 2014 with an empowering song about education.
Iraq investigating killing of soldiers in US strike
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq's defense minister says he has launched an investigation into the killing of 10 Iraqi soldiers in an apparent American airstrike, adding that the wrongdoers would be "punished according to Iraqi law."
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq's defense minister says he has launched an investigation into the killing of 10 Iraqi soldiers in an apparent American airstrike, adding that the wrongdoers would be "punished according to Iraqi law."
NEW PHOTO: Merry Christmas from the Royal Family
Merry Christmas from the royal family!
Merry Christmas from the royal family!
Castaway hit with cannibalism lawsuit, denies he ate his shipmate to stay alive
José Salvador Alvarenga’s story captivated the world nearly two years ago, when the Salvadoran-born fisherman was rescued in the South Pacific having spent 14 months adrift in a small fishing boat.
José Salvador Alvarenga’s story captivated the world nearly two years ago, when the Salvadoran-born fisherman was rescued in the South Pacific having spent 14 months adrift in a small fishing boat.
Amnesty International warns of curbs on speech in Kuwait
Amnesty International is warning that curbs on free expression in Kuwait, imposed since the 2011 Arab Spring protests swept the Mideast, are putting the country at risk of "sliding into deeper repression." Tiny Kuwait has long enjoyed the most free-wheeling political system in the Gulf and a relatively vibrant press, though certain types of comments — such as denouncing the Arab...
Amnesty International is warning that curbs on free expression in Kuwait, imposed since the 2011 Arab Spring protests swept the Mideast, are putting the country at risk of "sliding into deeper repression." Tiny Kuwait has long enjoyed the most free-wheeling political system in the Gulf and a relatively vibrant press, though certain types of comments — such as denouncing the Arab...
IS attack kills 3 Iraqi fighters, wounds 4 Turkish trainers
Islamic State militants on Wednesday attacked a training camp in Iraq for fighters battling the extremist group, killing three Iraqi Sunni fighters and wounding 10 people, including four of their Turkish trainers, officials said.
Islamic State militants on Wednesday attacked a training camp in Iraq for fighters battling the extremist group, killing three Iraqi Sunni fighters and wounding 10 people, including four of their Turkish trainers, officials said.
Saudi Arabia creates Islamic bloc to fight terror groups
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Projecting its ambition for regional leadership, Saudi Arabia said Tuesday it has lined up most of the Arab world, NATO member Turkey and several African and Asian countries behind a vaguely defined "Islamic military alliance" against terrorists. The move allows the kingdom, which follows a deeply conservative interpretation of Islam, to cast itself...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Projecting its ambition for regional leadership, Saudi Arabia said Tuesday it has lined up most of the Arab world, NATO member Turkey and several African and Asian countries behind a vaguely defined "Islamic military alliance" against terrorists. The move allows the kingdom, which follows a deeply conservative interpretation of Islam, to cast itself...
Pentagon says violence is on rise in Afghanistan
Violence in Afghanistan is on the rise, according to a new Pentagon report to Congress that says the Taliban was emboldened by the reduced U.S. military role and are likely to try to build momentum from their 2015 attack strategy.
Violence in Afghanistan is on the rise, according to a new Pentagon report to Congress that says the Taliban was emboldened by the reduced U.S. military role and are likely to try to build momentum from their 2015 attack strategy.
Israel: Education minister ousts dovish veterans from school
Israel's education minister has forbidden a group of veterans critical of the army from conducting activities in Israeli schools. Naftali Bennett says he made the move against Breaking the Silence Tuesday because, "those who harm IDF soldiers do not have a place in the education system."
Israel's education minister has forbidden a group of veterans critical of the army from conducting activities in Israeli schools. Naftali Bennett says he made the move against Breaking the Silence Tuesday because, "those who harm IDF soldiers do not have a place in the education system."
Video shows strong typhoon winds battering Philippines
Almost 725,000 people were forced to evacuate from their at-risk residential areas with projections of heavy rain and coastal floods of up to 13 feet high as Typhoon Melor made landfall in the eastern Philippines on Monday, causing classes, flights and ferry trips to be suspended.
Almost 725,000 people were forced to evacuate from their at-risk residential areas with projections of heavy rain and coastal floods of up to 13 feet high as Typhoon Melor made landfall in the eastern Philippines on Monday, causing classes, flights and ferry trips to be suspended.
Pope Francis 'selfie' is reportedly fake
The Vatican posted a selfie of Pope Francis to its Instagram account Monday. The photo of the pontiff is the first selfie of a pope ever shared on social media.
The Vatican posted a selfie of Pope Francis to its Instagram account Monday. The photo of the pontiff is the first selfie of a pope ever shared on social media.
Prince Harry sees mother's legacy on visit to HIV hospital
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry has followed in his mother's footsteps by meeting patients and staff at a hospital for people with HIV.
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry has followed in his mother's footsteps by meeting patients and staff at a hospital for people with HIV.
Chinese rights lawyer to stand trial for social media posts
One of China's most prominent human rights lawyers is due to stand trial Monday for comments on social media that were critical of the ruling Communist Party. International rights groups say his case is political persecution. Pu Zhiqiang has been detained for 19 months. He has been indicted on charges of inciting ethnic hatred and picking quarrels to stir up trouble.
One of China's most prominent human rights lawyers is due to stand trial Monday for comments on social media that were critical of the ruling Communist Party. International rights groups say his case is political persecution. Pu Zhiqiang has been detained for 19 months. He has been indicted on charges of inciting ethnic hatred and picking quarrels to stir up trouble.
Russian destroyer wards off Turkish fishing ship in Aegean
Russia's Defense Ministry says a Russian destroyer has used small arms fire to ward off a Turkish fishing ship and prevent a collision in the Aegean Sea.
Russia's Defense Ministry says a Russian destroyer has used small arms fire to ward off a Turkish fishing ship and prevent a collision in the Aegean Sea.
Initial results show 5 Saudi women elected for first time
At least five Saudi women have won seats on local municipal councils a day after women voted and ran in elections for the first time in the country's history, according to initial results released Sunday. The five women hail from vastly different parts of the country, ranging from Saudi Arabia's second largest and most cosmopolitan city to a small village near Islam's holiest sites.
At least five Saudi women have won seats on local municipal councils a day after women voted and ran in elections for the first time in the country's history, according to initial results released Sunday. The five women hail from vastly different parts of the country, ranging from Saudi Arabia's second largest and most cosmopolitan city to a small village near Islam's holiest sites.
President Obama praises Paris climate agreement
"A few hours ago, we succeeded," said President Barack Obama. "We came together around the strong agreement the world needed. We met the moment."
"A few hours ago, we succeeded," said President Barack Obama. "We came together around the strong agreement the world needed. We met the moment."