Afghan official: More troops needed against Taliban in south
Afghan troops are fighting the Taliban across most of southern Helmand province and are in desperate need of reinforcements, an Afghan official said on Wednesday.
Afghan troops are fighting the Taliban across most of southern Helmand province and are in desperate need of reinforcements, an Afghan official said on Wednesday.
Official calls for special EU migrant summit
The latest news on the influx of asylum-seekers and other migrants in Europe. All times local The head of the European Commission is calling for a special summit of EU government leaders to deal with the continuing refugee crisis.
The latest news on the influx of asylum-seekers and other migrants in Europe. All times local The head of the European Commission is calling for a special summit of EU government leaders to deal with the continuing refugee crisis.
Nearly 19,000 civilians killed in Iraq in under 2 years in fight with Islamic State
At least 18,802 civilians were killed and another 36,245 were wounded in Iraq between the start of 2014 and Oct. 31 of last year as Iraqi forces battled the Islamic State group, according to a U.N. report released Tuesday.
At least 18,802 civilians were killed and another 36,245 were wounded in Iraq between the start of 2014 and Oct. 31 of last year as Iraqi forces battled the Islamic State group, according to a U.N. report released Tuesday.
Iran's top leader expresses 'pessimism' after nuclear deal
Iran's top leader on Tuesday called for vigilance in ensuring that world powers meet their commitments under a newly implemented nuclear deal while expressing "pessimism" about U.S. intentions, state media reported.
Iran's top leader on Tuesday called for vigilance in ensuring that world powers meet their commitments under a newly implemented nuclear deal while expressing "pessimism" about U.S. intentions, state media reported.
Turkey ends anti-Kurdish rebel operation in one town
Turkey's prime minister announced Tuesday that military operations against Kurdish rebels have ended in one mainly Kurdish southeastern town. The military is still fighting militants linked to the Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK, in two other urban areas.
Turkey's prime minister announced Tuesday that military operations against Kurdish rebels have ended in one mainly Kurdish southeastern town. The military is still fighting militants linked to the Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK, in two other urban areas.
Ireland debt below 100 pct of GDP for 1st time since bailout
Government statisticians say Ireland's national debt has fallen below the symbolically important threshold of 100 percent of GDP for the first time since the country took an international bailout five years ago.
Government statisticians say Ireland's national debt has fallen below the symbolically important threshold of 100 percent of GDP for the first time since the country took an international bailout five years ago.
China accuses detained Swede of endangering state security
Chinese state media say a Swedish co-founder of a human rights group in China was detained because he is suspected of funding activities that endanger state security. The official Xinhua News Agency said Tuesday that Peter Dahlin also collected negative information and trained unlicensed lawyers to stir up hostility toward the government.
Chinese state media say a Swedish co-founder of a human rights group in China was detained because he is suspected of funding activities that endanger state security. The official Xinhua News Agency said Tuesday that Peter Dahlin also collected negative information and trained unlicensed lawyers to stir up hostility toward the government.
UK lawmakers debate banning Donald Trump from Britain
British lawmakers are due Monday to debate a call for U.S. presidential hopeful Donald Trump to be banned from the U.K. over his remarks about Muslims — though the government is unlikely to bar the divisive Republican Party contender. More than 500,000 people have signed an online petition calling for Trump to be blocked for "hate speech" after he called for a temporary...
British lawmakers are due Monday to debate a call for U.S. presidential hopeful Donald Trump to be banned from the U.K. over his remarks about Muslims — though the government is unlikely to bar the divisive Republican Party contender. More than 500,000 people have signed an online petition calling for Trump to be blocked for "hate speech" after he called for a temporary...
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...