Syrian Conflict: Shells kill 18 in government-held part of Aleppo
BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the conflict in Syria and the provisional cease-fire proposed by the U.S. and Russia (all times local): 2:40 p.m. Syria's state-run news agency SANA says 18 people have been killed in shelling by insurgents of government-held neighborhoods of Aleppo in the past 24 hours.
BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the conflict in Syria and the provisional cease-fire proposed by the U.S. and Russia (all times local): 2:40 p.m. Syria's state-run news agency SANA says 18 people have been killed in shelling by insurgents of government-held neighborhoods of Aleppo in the past 24 hours.
Czechs protest Polish greenhouse over light pollution
FRYDLANT, Czech Republic (AP) — It's much ado about a greenhouse. A huge and well-lighted greenhouse opened last year on the Polish side of the border with the Czech Republic. The light helps tomatoes grow, and makes Czech neighbors growl. The dispute has engaged diplomats and the governments. The European Parliament might be the next stage for the spat.
FRYDLANT, Czech Republic (AP) — It's much ado about a greenhouse. A huge and well-lighted greenhouse opened last year on the Polish side of the border with the Czech Republic. The light helps tomatoes grow, and makes Czech neighbors growl. The dispute has engaged diplomats and the governments. The European Parliament might be the next stage for the spat.
Border chief: Greece needs more ships, planes
CALAIS, France (AP) — The Latest on the migrant influx into Europe The head of Europe's border control agency says more border officers, ships and planes are needed to guard Greece's sprawling maritime border, where most migrants enter the 28-nation European Union.
CALAIS, France (AP) — The Latest on the migrant influx into Europe The head of Europe's border control agency says more border officers, ships and planes are needed to guard Greece's sprawling maritime border, where most migrants enter the 28-nation European Union.
Bank of England preparing contingency plans for EU vote
LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England is preparing a contingency plan for the aftermath of Britain's referendum on European Union membership, Governor Mark Carney said Tuesday. But he said the central bank will not predict the likely outcome or economic consequences of a vote to leave.
LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England is preparing a contingency plan for the aftermath of Britain's referendum on European Union membership, Governor Mark Carney said Tuesday. But he said the central bank will not predict the likely outcome or economic consequences of a vote to leave.
Syria accepts truce; IS advance cuts government supply line to Aleppo
BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the conflict in Syria and the provisional cease-fire proposed by the U.S. and Russia (all times local): 3.15 p.m The Islamic State group has captured an important town in northern Syria, cutting supply lines for government forces between the northern city of Aleppo and central and western Syria. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says IS...
BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the conflict in Syria and the provisional cease-fire proposed by the U.S. and Russia (all times local): 3.15 p.m The Islamic State group has captured an important town in northern Syria, cutting supply lines for government forces between the northern city of Aleppo and central and western Syria. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says IS...
Spain: Socialist leader to present new government bid March 1
MADRID (AP) — Spain's Parliament says Socialist party leader Pedro Sanchez's plan to form a government has been bumped forward a day to March 1. Sanchez will present the plans for debate by parliament and face a vote of confidence in the 350-seat lower house on March 2, which he must win with a majority. If he fails, a second vote takes within two days requires him to get more...
MADRID (AP) — Spain's Parliament says Socialist party leader Pedro Sanchez's plan to form a government has been bumped forward a day to March 1. Sanchez will present the plans for debate by parliament and face a vote of confidence in the 350-seat lower house on March 2, which he must win with a majority. If he fails, a second vote takes within two days requires him to get more...
Drunk, knife-wielding monkey reportedly attacks bar patrons
This monkey means business.
This monkey means business.
In Norway, Iraqi migrants reunited with their runaway cat
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Iraqi migrants in Norway have been reunited with their fluffy white tomcat, which disappeared in late October on the Greek island of Lesbos.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Iraqi migrants in Norway have been reunited with their fluffy white tomcat, which disappeared in late October on the Greek island of Lesbos.
Kiev demonstrators attack Russian banks
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Nationalist demonstrators in Ukraine on Saturday attacked two offices of Russian banks in the capital amid observances of the second anniversary of the protests that brought down the Russia-friendly president. Demonstrators threw rocks through windows at the offices of Alfa Bank and Sberbank and damaged furniture and equipment inside. Protesters also vandalized the...
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Nationalist demonstrators in Ukraine on Saturday attacked two offices of Russian banks in the capital amid observances of the second anniversary of the protests that brought down the Russia-friendly president. Demonstrators threw rocks through windows at the offices of Alfa Bank and Sberbank and damaged furniture and equipment inside. Protesters also vandalized the...
Egypt author jailed for violating 'public modesty'
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian author Ahmed Naji was sentenced to two years in jail on Saturday by a Cairo appeals court for publishing a sexually explicit excerpt of his novel that prosecutors said violated "public modesty." Mahmoud Othman, a lawyer representing Naji, said the court also ordered the editor-in-chief of Egypt's top literary magazine, Tarek el-Taher, to pay a...
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian author Ahmed Naji was sentenced to two years in jail on Saturday by a Cairo appeals court for publishing a sexually explicit excerpt of his novel that prosecutors said violated "public modesty." Mahmoud Othman, a lawyer representing Naji, said the court also ordered the editor-in-chief of Egypt's top literary magazine, Tarek el-Taher, to pay a...
Syria rebels slam Russia, say ready for provisional truce
BEIRUT (AP) — The main Syrian opposition group said Saturday it would be ready "in principle" to implement a provisional truce, slamming Russia and the Syrian government after a deadline set for a temporary cessation of hostilities passed. The Saudi-backed group, known as the High Negotiations Committee, said any potential truce would require the Syrian government to first lift...
BEIRUT (AP) — The main Syrian opposition group said Saturday it would be ready "in principle" to implement a provisional truce, slamming Russia and the Syrian government after a deadline set for a temporary cessation of hostilities passed. The Saudi-backed group, known as the High Negotiations Committee, said any potential truce would require the Syrian government to first lift...
Italian ‘coffee king' buried in giant espresso pot
Renato Bialetti, the coffee king whose name is synonymous with the iconic aluminum stovetop esspresso makers, died last week at the age of 93. In an unusual and strangely befitting tribute, the ashes of this well-known Italian coffee impresario were placed in a giant Moka pot, which he made famous, at his funeral this week in Montebuglio, Italy.
Renato Bialetti, the coffee king whose name is synonymous with the iconic aluminum stovetop esspresso makers, died last week at the age of 93. In an unusual and strangely befitting tribute, the ashes of this well-known Italian coffee impresario were placed in a giant Moka pot, which he made famous, at his funeral this week in Montebuglio, Italy.
Refugee Crisis: Hungary to close railway crossings with Croatia
BRUSSELS (AP) — The Latest on the massive influx of migrants into Europe Hungary's interior minister says his country is closing down three railway border crossings with neighboring Croatia to block any possible entry of migrants.
BRUSSELS (AP) — The Latest on the massive influx of migrants into Europe Hungary's interior minister says his country is closing down three railway border crossings with neighboring Croatia to block any possible entry of migrants.
Saudi Arabia halts $4B in Lebanese deals amid Iran dispute
BEIRUT (AP) — Saudi Arabia announced on Friday it is halting deals worth $4 billion aimed at equipping and supporting Lebanese security forces, a likely retaliation for the tiny country's siding with Iran amid the Sunni kingdom's spat with the Shiite powerhouse.
BEIRUT (AP) — Saudi Arabia announced on Friday it is halting deals worth $4 billion aimed at equipping and supporting Lebanese security forces, a likely retaliation for the tiny country's siding with Iran amid the Sunni kingdom's spat with the Shiite powerhouse.
European spy agency to boost intel-sharing on extremists
BERLIN (AP) — European intelligence agencies plan to boost their fight against Islamic militants by creating a virtual network to share information among up to 30 countries, officials said Friday. The Counter Terrorism Group — a discreet and informal grouping of domestic spy agencies from the 28 European Union countries, Norway and Switzerland — aims to create the new platform...
BERLIN (AP) — European intelligence agencies plan to boost their fight against Islamic militants by creating a virtual network to share information among up to 30 countries, officials said Friday. The Counter Terrorism Group — a discreet and informal grouping of domestic spy agencies from the 28 European Union countries, Norway and Switzerland — aims to create the new platform...
UN aid official decries lack of attention given to Yemen war
GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. humanitarian agency's coordinator for Yemen has decried the lack of attention that has been given to the war in the Arab world's poorest country. Jamie McGoldrick says "civilians are the losers" and that the fighting in Yemen is being "overlooked" amid greater attention on Syria's war.
GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. humanitarian agency's coordinator for Yemen has decried the lack of attention that has been given to the war in the Arab world's poorest country. Jamie McGoldrick says "civilians are the losers" and that the fighting in Yemen is being "overlooked" amid greater attention on Syria's war.
The Pakistani women risking all to fight for their rights
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Kainat Soomro was 13 years old and on her way to buy a toy for her newborn niece when three men kidnapped her, held her for several days and repeatedly raped her.
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Kainat Soomro was 13 years old and on her way to buy a toy for her newborn niece when three men kidnapped her, held her for several days and repeatedly raped her.
Iraq to shrink paramilitary forces due to shortage of funds
BAGHDAD (AP) — The Iraqi government has decided to cut the number of state-financed paramilitary forces due to a shortage of funds as the international oil price declines, a spokesman for a leading militia group said on Thursday.
BAGHDAD (AP) — The Iraqi government has decided to cut the number of state-financed paramilitary forces due to a shortage of funds as the international oil price declines, a spokesman for a leading militia group said on Thursday.
Israel's defense chiefs urge restraint amid attacks
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's defense minister on Thursday said Israeli forces "cannot be trigger happy" in the face of relentless attacks by Palestinians, echoing similar remarks by the country's military chief a day earlier. The comments by Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon and Lt. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot come as Israel has faced criticism by the Palestinians and others for what...
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's defense minister on Thursday said Israeli forces "cannot be trigger happy" in the face of relentless attacks by Palestinians, echoing similar remarks by the country's military chief a day earlier. The comments by Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon and Lt. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot come as Israel has faced criticism by the Palestinians and others for what...
North Korea implores its countrymen to build cars, grow food, and toe the party line
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — Produce more new-generation electric locomotives and passenger cars! Send more satellites into space! Make the whole country seethe with a high-pitched campaign for producing green-house vegetables! Become iron shields and red warriors who defend the party, system and people to the death!
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — Produce more new-generation electric locomotives and passenger cars! Send more satellites into space! Make the whole country seethe with a high-pitched campaign for producing green-house vegetables! Become iron shields and red warriors who defend the party, system and people to the death!