Iranians rally to celebrate anniversary of 1979 revolution
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranians started nationwide celebrations Thursday to commemorate the anniversary of the 1979 revolution that ousted a pro-Western monarchy and brought Islamists to power. State television aired footage of rallies in Tehran and other cities and towns across the country, many of them in frigid winter weather conditions.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranians started nationwide celebrations Thursday to commemorate the anniversary of the 1979 revolution that ousted a pro-Western monarchy and brought Islamists to power. State television aired footage of rallies in Tehran and other cities and towns across the country, many of them in frigid winter weather conditions.
Russia proposes March 1 ceasefire in Syria; US wants it now
Russia has proposed a March 1 ceasefire in Syria, U.S. officials say, but Washington believes Moscow is giving itself and the Syrian government three weeks to try to crush moderate rebel groups. The United States has countered with demands for the fighting to stop immediately, the officials said Wednesday. Peace talks are supposed to resume by Feb. 25.
Russia has proposed a March 1 ceasefire in Syria, U.S. officials say, but Washington believes Moscow is giving itself and the Syrian government three weeks to try to crush moderate rebel groups. The United States has countered with demands for the fighting to stop immediately, the officials said Wednesday. Peace talks are supposed to resume by Feb. 25.
Germany to loan Iraq $566 million to aid reconstruction
Chancellor Angela Merkel says Germany will give a 500 million-euro loan ($566 million) to Iraq to help rebuild the country's infrastructure. At a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Thursday in Berlin, Merkel said Germany also wants to help with the demining of cities and towns in Iraq so the country's 3 million internal refugees can return to their homes.
Chancellor Angela Merkel says Germany will give a 500 million-euro loan ($566 million) to Iraq to help rebuild the country's infrastructure. At a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Thursday in Berlin, Merkel said Germany also wants to help with the demining of cities and towns in Iraq so the country's 3 million internal refugees can return to their homes.
27-year-old with terminal breast cancer says doctors misdiagnosed disease as anxiety
A young woman in the United Kingdom said she is fighting for her life after doctors failed to diagnose her with breast cancer because they reportedly said she was “too young.”
A young woman in the United Kingdom said she is fighting for her life after doctors failed to diagnose her with breast cancer because they reportedly said she was “too young.”
Taxi drivers in Japan report 'ghost passengers' in tsunami-ravaged area
A number of taxi drivers have reported seeing ‘ghost passengers’ in Ishinomaki in Japan’s Miyagi Prefecture, an area that was devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
A number of taxi drivers have reported seeing ‘ghost passengers’ in Ishinomaki in Japan’s Miyagi Prefecture, an area that was devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Woman left with crippling spine damage after picking up balloon
A British woman developed a rare neurological condition after bending over to pick up a party balloon and must use a wheelchair when she leaves her home.
A British woman developed a rare neurological condition after bending over to pick up a party balloon and must use a wheelchair when she leaves her home.
Bystander helps police capture a suspect, by taking one simple step
Tripped up - a bystander helps police capture a fleeing suspect with typically British style
Tripped up - a bystander helps police capture a fleeing suspect with typically British style
Brillant displays of lightning shot from the International Space Station
An incredible view of lightning storms hitting earth from 250 miles high! Two videos from the European Space Agency.
An incredible view of lightning storms hitting earth from 250 miles high! Two videos from the European Space Agency.
Reaction to North Korea's rocket launch, UN Security Council holds emergency meeting
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Reaction to North Korea's launch of a long-range rocket
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Reaction to North Korea's launch of a long-range rocket
North Korea has fired a long-range rocket critics see as cover for banned missile test
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has fired a long-range rocket critics see as cover for banned missile test .
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has fired a long-range rocket critics see as cover for banned missile test .
Scientists discover Zika virus in saliva, urine
Now Brazilian officials are saying that pregnant women should think twice before giving a kiss — especially to strangers.
Now Brazilian officials are saying that pregnant women should think twice before giving a kiss — especially to strangers.
6.4 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has struck 22 kilometers northeast of the town of Pingtung in Taiwan, according to the United States Geological Survey.
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has struck 22 kilometers northeast of the town of Pingtung in Taiwan, according to the United States Geological Survey.
China governor fired for 'disloyalty' as Xi tightens grip
The governor of a major Chinese province has been accused of disloyalty to the ruling Communist Party and removed from his post, amid a growing consolidation of power by President Xi Jinping that some have likened to a personality cult. Deposed Sichuan Gov. Wei Hong joins a long list of those sidelined in a sweeping crackdown on dissent, civil society and corrupt officials.
The governor of a major Chinese province has been accused of disloyalty to the ruling Communist Party and removed from his post, amid a growing consolidation of power by President Xi Jinping that some have likened to a personality cult. Deposed Sichuan Gov. Wei Hong joins a long list of those sidelined in a sweeping crackdown on dissent, civil society and corrupt officials.
After criticism, Brazil transferring Zika samples to US
LONDON (AP) — Brazilian officials say they're sending a set of samples related to the Zika outbreak to the United States, a move which follows complaints that the country was hoarding disease data and biological material.
LONDON (AP) — Brazilian officials say they're sending a set of samples related to the Zika outbreak to the United States, a move which follows complaints that the country was hoarding disease data and biological material.
Julian Assange claims total vindication with UN panel ruling
LONDON (AP) — A United Nations human rights panel has sided with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in his long-running battle with Swedish and British authorities, saying he should be freed immediately and compensated for the years he has lost.
LONDON (AP) — A United Nations human rights panel has sided with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in his long-running battle with Swedish and British authorities, saying he should be freed immediately and compensated for the years he has lost.
Belgium adopts new plan to combat radicalism
BRUSSELS (AP) — The Belgian government has adopted a plan to combat rising Islamic radicalism in some neighborhoods of Brussels by using local police to monitor suspicious individuals, mosques and prayer rooms. The plan, presented to the federal Cabinet on Friday by Interior Minister Jan Jambon, foresees the hiring of 100 new local police officers. It is expected to cost around 15 million...
BRUSSELS (AP) — The Belgian government has adopted a plan to combat rising Islamic radicalism in some neighborhoods of Brussels by using local police to monitor suspicious individuals, mosques and prayer rooms. The plan, presented to the federal Cabinet on Friday by Interior Minister Jan Jambon, foresees the hiring of 100 new local police officers. It is expected to cost around 15 million...
General says troop cuts would leave too few to train Afghans
WASHINGTON (AP) — The senior U.S. commander in Afghanistan says if the American troop level is cut to 5,500 as President Barack Obama has proposed, there will be too few left to train the still-fledgling Afghan security forces. Army Gen. John F. Campbell's assessment underscores the risks of Obama's longstanding goal of ending the war before he leaves office in January 2017.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The senior U.S. commander in Afghanistan says if the American troop level is cut to 5,500 as President Barack Obama has proposed, there will be too few left to train the still-fledgling Afghan security forces. Army Gen. John F. Campbell's assessment underscores the risks of Obama's longstanding goal of ending the war before he leaves office in January 2017.
Report: China's yuan to erode, not end, dollar's dominance
A report from a federal watchdog predicts that China's yuan will chip away at the U.S. dollar's dominance over the next decade but is unlikely to supplant it as the world's top currency. The study issued Thursday by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission says the yuan will likely gain ground at the expense of the Japanese yen, euro and British pound and "may...
A report from a federal watchdog predicts that China's yuan will chip away at the U.S. dollar's dominance over the next decade but is unlikely to supplant it as the world's top currency. The study issued Thursday by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission says the yuan will likely gain ground at the expense of the Japanese yen, euro and British pound and "may...
Bank of England keeps rates steady, cuts growth forecast
The Bank of England voted to keep interest rates at their record low of 0.5 percent on Thursday and cut its forecasts as a slowdown in global growth and market volatility cast uncertainty over the country's outlook. The unanimous vote on the nine-member Monetary Policy Committee on Thursday reinforces investors' expectations that the bank will not be able to raise interest rates as soon...
The Bank of England voted to keep interest rates at their record low of 0.5 percent on Thursday and cut its forecasts as a slowdown in global growth and market volatility cast uncertainty over the country's outlook. The unanimous vote on the nine-member Monetary Policy Committee on Thursday reinforces investors' expectations that the bank will not be able to raise interest rates as soon...
Israeli court sentences 2 over Palestinian teenager's murder and Israel seals off a village
An Israeli court on Thursday sentenced two Israelis in the 2014 murder of a 16-year-old Palestinian, sending one to life in prison for a crime that sparked deep soul-searching in Israel and was part of a series of events that led to the Gaza war later that year.
An Israeli court on Thursday sentenced two Israelis in the 2014 murder of a 16-year-old Palestinian, sending one to life in prison for a crime that sparked deep soul-searching in Israel and was part of a series of events that led to the Gaza war later that year.