Cargo plane crashes along Nile River in South Sudan
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — A cargo plane that was reportedly overloaded crashed along the banks of the Nile River after taking off from the South Sudan's capital, killing at least 25 people, witnesses and officials said.
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — A cargo plane that was reportedly overloaded crashed along the banks of the Nile River after taking off from the South Sudan's capital, killing at least 25 people, witnesses and officials said.
Iran hardliners denounce outreach to West at anti-US rally
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Thousands of Iranians burned the American flag and chanted slogans as they marked the anniversary of the seizure of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran by militant students 36 years ago.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Thousands of Iranians burned the American flag and chanted slogans as they marked the anniversary of the seizure of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran by militant students 36 years ago.
Feds: Wreckage identified as ill-fated cargo ship El Faro
Federal investigators have positively identified the wreckage found 15,000 feet deep in the sea as that of the ill-fated cargo ship El Faro.
Federal investigators have positively identified the wreckage found 15,000 feet deep in the sea as that of the ill-fated cargo ship El Faro.
Supersonic jet promises travel from London to New York in half an hour
There’s been a lot of news lately about faster air travel with the release of a bevy of plans for supersonic jets.
There’s been a lot of news lately about faster air travel with the release of a bevy of plans for supersonic jets.
1,000 lbs. man to undergo weight-loss surgery
The world’s heaviest man is scheduled to have surgery to reduce fat on Wednesday in a Mexico hospital.
The world’s heaviest man is scheduled to have surgery to reduce fat on Wednesday in a Mexico hospital.
Iran invited for 1st time to attend international talks on Syria's future
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran said Wednesday it will attend the international talks on Syria's future this week in Vienna, following an invitation from the Russian envoy that would mark Tehran's first appearance at such a gathering.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran said Wednesday it will attend the international talks on Syria's future this week in Vienna, following an invitation from the Russian envoy that would mark Tehran's first appearance at such a gathering.
'Chewbacca' drops off 'Darth Vader,' gets arrested
'Chewbacca' arrested in Ukraine
'Chewbacca' arrested in Ukraine
UK reviews powers of House of Lords after tax vote
LONDON (AP) — Britain is reviewing the powers of the House of Lords after unelected peers stalled legislation that would have eliminated some tax allowances for the nation's poor.
LONDON (AP) — Britain is reviewing the powers of the House of Lords after unelected peers stalled legislation that would have eliminated some tax allowances for the nation's poor.
Turkish policemen killed by suicide bomber in IS cell raid
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Two policemen who died while storming a suspected Islamic State group cell in a city in southeast Turkey were killed by a suicide bomber, Turkish authorities said Tuesday.
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Two policemen who died while storming a suspected Islamic State group cell in a city in southeast Turkey were killed by a suicide bomber, Turkish authorities said Tuesday.
Doctors Without Borders facility in Yemen hit by airstrike
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — A small medical facility run by Doctors Without Borders in the northern Yemeni province of Saada was destroyed by two airstrikes but there were no casualties, the aid group's chief in Yemen said Tuesday.
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — A small medical facility run by Doctors Without Borders in the northern Yemeni province of Saada was destroyed by two airstrikes but there were no casualties, the aid group's chief in Yemen said Tuesday.
Britain to keep 450 troops in Afghanistan through 2016
LONDON (AP) — Britain's defense secretary says the country will keep about 450 soldiers in Afghanistan throughout 2016, following a similar announcement by the United States to extend its military presence there.
LONDON (AP) — Britain's defense secretary says the country will keep about 450 soldiers in Afghanistan throughout 2016, following a similar announcement by the United States to extend its military presence there.
Couple Tragically Drowns Six Days After Wedding
Newlyweds John and Lynette Rodgers, tragically passed away just six days after walking down the aisle.
Newlyweds John and Lynette Rodgers, tragically passed away just six days after walking down the aisle.
Watch: Fishermen save toddler from drowning at sea
Turkish fishermen rescue an 18-month-old boy after pulling his "cold" and "pale" body from the sea and providing urgent first aid.
Turkish fishermen rescue an 18-month-old boy after pulling his "cold" and "pale" body from the sea and providing urgent first aid.
Afghan earthquake rocks Asia, dozens dead
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A strong earthquake in northern Afghanistan shook buildings from Kabul to Delhi, cut power and communications in some areas and caused 46 deaths, mainly in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A strong earthquake in northern Afghanistan shook buildings from Kabul to Delhi, cut power and communications in some areas and caused 46 deaths, mainly in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Comedian Morales wins Guatemala presidential runoff election
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — TV comic and self-styled outsider Jimmy Morales won election as Guatemala's next president Sunday, riding a wave of popular anger against the political class after huge anti-corruption protests helped oust the last government. Morales claimed victory and his opponent, former first lady Sandra Torres, conceded defeat after official results showed him winning around 69 percent of the votes, with 94 percent of polling stations tallied.
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — TV comic and self-styled outsider Jimmy Morales won election as Guatemala's next president Sunday, riding a wave of popular anger against the political class after huge anti-corruption protests helped oust the last government. Morales claimed victory and his opponent, former first lady Sandra Torres, conceded defeat after official results showed him winning around 69 percent of the votes, with 94 percent of polling stations tallied.
Whale watching boat sinks with 27 people on board
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canadian authorities say there have been multiple fatalities after a whale watching boat with 27 people on board sank off Vancouver Island. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre confirmed that the vessel made a mayday call shortly before 4 p.m. Sunday near Tofino, British Columbia. The B.C. Coroner's Service said more than one person died.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canadian authorities say there have been multiple fatalities after a whale watching boat with 27 people on board sank off Vancouver Island. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre confirmed that the vessel made a mayday call shortly before 4 p.m. Sunday near Tofino, British Columbia. The B.C. Coroner's Service said more than one person died.
Pope at family synod's end: 'Today is a time of mercy'
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Declaring that "today is a time of mercy," Pope Francis on Sunday closed a historic meeting of bishops that approved an important new direction in welcoming divorced and civilly remarried Catholics into the church.
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Declaring that "today is a time of mercy," Pope Francis on Sunday closed a historic meeting of bishops that approved an important new direction in welcoming divorced and civilly remarried Catholics into the church.
International fight over Buddhist temple
An international tug of war from Saigon to Houston has landed the organizers of a Buddhist temple in court.
An international tug of war from Saigon to Houston has landed the organizers of a Buddhist temple in court.
Hurricane Patricia makes history as strongest storm ever
Hurricane Patricia has made history as the strongest storm ever. It’s expected to make landfall in southern Mexico some time Friday afternoon. It’s weighing heavily on the minds of many in Houston. The storm could leave many homeless and even worse mean a high death toll.
Hurricane Patricia has made history as the strongest storm ever. It’s expected to make landfall in southern Mexico some time Friday afternoon. It’s weighing heavily on the minds of many in Houston. The storm could leave many homeless and even worse mean a high death toll.
Israel lifts Muslim age limit at Jerusalem shrine
Muslim prayers at a major Jerusalem shrine, the epicenter of weeks of unrest, ended peacefully Friday after Israel lifted restrictions on worshippers in an apparent bid to ease tensions.
Muslim prayers at a major Jerusalem shrine, the epicenter of weeks of unrest, ended peacefully Friday after Israel lifted restrictions on worshippers in an apparent bid to ease tensions.