Mom reportedly parades chained son through streets for trying to run away
A Chinese mother reportedly is taking an extra step to make sure her son stays within reach after he apparently tried to run away -- twice.
A Chinese mother reportedly is taking an extra step to make sure her son stays within reach after he apparently tried to run away -- twice.
Russian cities ponder 1-day-a-week booze ban
Some Russian officials are daring to think the seemingly unthinkable in the land of vodka — banning the sale of alcohol once a week in the country's two main cities.
Some Russian officials are daring to think the seemingly unthinkable in the land of vodka — banning the sale of alcohol once a week in the country's two main cities.
UK court endorses view that bridge is not a sport
LONDON (AP) — Legions of bridge players in Britain may feel they've been dealt a rotten hand after a court decision endorsed an earlier ruling that the popular card game is not a sport. A High Court judge on Thursday backed Sport England's assertion that bridge is not a sport because it does not involve physical activity. English Bridge Union officials had challenged the ruling in court.
LONDON (AP) — Legions of bridge players in Britain may feel they've been dealt a rotten hand after a court decision endorsed an earlier ruling that the popular card game is not a sport. A High Court judge on Thursday backed Sport England's assertion that bridge is not a sport because it does not involve physical activity. English Bridge Union officials had challenged the ruling in court.
Syrian troops launch offensive in central Homs province
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian government forces launched an offensive Thursday in the central province of Homs under the cover of Russian airstrikes in an attempt to clear the central region of militants and open the highway between Syria's third and fourth largest cities, a military official and activists said.
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian government forces launched an offensive Thursday in the central province of Homs under the cover of Russian airstrikes in an attempt to clear the central region of militants and open the highway between Syria's third and fourth largest cities, a military official and activists said.
Kosovo opposition uses tear gas to disrupt Parliament
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Opposition lawmakers angry at Kosovo's recent deals with Serbia and Montenegro have set off tear gas in Parliament, forcing the suspension of the session. Lawmakers left the chamber on Thursday after witnesses said a tear gas canister was opened in the opposition seats, followed by one or two others.
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Opposition lawmakers angry at Kosovo's recent deals with Serbia and Montenegro have set off tear gas in Parliament, forcing the suspension of the session. Lawmakers left the chamber on Thursday after witnesses said a tear gas canister was opened in the opposition seats, followed by one or two others.
Austria: swastika carved on victim's forehead
VIENNA (AP) — Austrian officials say a man is in custody for alleged crimes that include carving a swastika into another man's forehead. State prosecutor Erich Habitzl says the victim was riding his bicycle when four masked men pushed him to the ground and carved the Nazi symbol. Habitzl said Thursday that the main suspect is in investigative custody, while the other three remain at liberty.
VIENNA (AP) — Austrian officials say a man is in custody for alleged crimes that include carving a swastika into another man's forehead. State prosecutor Erich Habitzl says the victim was riding his bicycle when four masked men pushed him to the ground and carved the Nazi symbol. Habitzl said Thursday that the main suspect is in investigative custody, while the other three remain at liberty.
Obama to keep troops in Afghanistan beyond 2016
President Obama had originally planned to pull out all but a small, embassy-based U.S. military presence by the end of next year, a timeline coinciding with the final weeks of his presidency. But military leaders argued for months that the Afghans needed additional assistance and support from the U.S. to beat back a resurgent Taliban and hold onto gains made over the last 14 years of American bloodshed and billions of dollars in aid.
President Obama had originally planned to pull out all but a small, embassy-based U.S. military presence by the end of next year, a timeline coinciding with the final weeks of his presidency. But military leaders argued for months that the Afghans needed additional assistance and support from the U.S. to beat back a resurgent Taliban and hold onto gains made over the last 14 years of American bloodshed and billions of dollars in aid.
Paraplegic dog from Thailand needs new home
She looks a bit like a little fox. But 3-year-old Tilly is a small mixed breed with a sad story, all the way from Thailand.
She looks a bit like a little fox. But 3-year-old Tilly is a small mixed breed with a sad story, all the way from Thailand.
Minnesota dentist won't be charged in lion killing
Minnesota dentist Walter Palmer became the subject of public outrage after killing beloved Cecil the Lion this July, and Zimbabwe's environment minister announced Monday he won’t be charged with any crime, Sky News reported.
Minnesota dentist Walter Palmer became the subject of public outrage after killing beloved Cecil the Lion this July, and Zimbabwe's environment minister announced Monday he won’t be charged with any crime, Sky News reported.
Israel opens fire at Syrian target after rocket attack
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military says artillery units have opened fire at Syrian army positions after rocket fire from Syria landed in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights.
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military says artillery units have opened fire at Syrian army positions after rocket fire from Syria landed in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights.
Taliban withdraw from northern Afghan city
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban said Tuesday they are withdrawing from Kunduz, a strategic northern city that briefly fell to the insurgents last month, as an Afghan official said life there is returning to normal. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in an email to media that the group's fighters are retreating to avoid further civilian casualties.
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban said Tuesday they are withdrawing from Kunduz, a strategic northern city that briefly fell to the insurgents last month, as an Afghan official said life there is returning to normal. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in an email to media that the group's fighters are retreating to avoid further civilian casualties.
Insurgents shell Russian embassy in Syria during rally
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Insurgents fired two shells at the Russian embassy in the Syrian capital on Tuesday as hundreds of pro-government supporters gathered outside the compound to thank Moscow for its intervention in Syria.
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Insurgents fired two shells at the Russian embassy in the Syrian capital on Tuesday as hundreds of pro-government supporters gathered outside the compound to thank Moscow for its intervention in Syria.
Dutch Safety Board says Buk missile fired from surface to air system downed MH17
Dutch Safety Board says Buk missile fired from surface to air system downed MH17.
Dutch Safety Board says Buk missile fired from surface to air system downed MH17.
In Haiti capital, gunmen kill US missionary in her car
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Colleagues say an American missionary who has been working in Haiti for two decades has been fatally shot by gunmen in the country's capital as she was behind the wheel of her car.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Colleagues say an American missionary who has been working in Haiti for two decades has been fatally shot by gunmen in the country's capital as she was behind the wheel of her car.
Mother shares devastating photo of four-year-old's battle with cancer
A mother of a four-year-old boy shared a photo of her son’s heartbreaking three-week battle with cancer.
A mother of a four-year-old boy shared a photo of her son’s heartbreaking three-week battle with cancer.
Historic German nutcracker company declares bankruptcy
BERLIN (AP) — One of Germany's largest producers of traditional wooden nutcrackers has filed for bankruptcy, citing increased labor costs due to the country's new minimum wage.
BERLIN (AP) — One of Germany's largest producers of traditional wooden nutcrackers has filed for bankruptcy, citing increased labor costs due to the country's new minimum wage.
With Hindu party leading India, beef grows more political
NEW DELHI (AP) — The legislator was full of outrage when he arrived in the north Indian village days after the killing of a Muslim farmer who was rumored to have slaughtered cows. A Hindu mob had smashed through the heavy wooden door to the man's home, then beat him to death with his wife's sewing machine.
NEW DELHI (AP) — The legislator was full of outrage when he arrived in the north Indian village days after the killing of a Muslim farmer who was rumored to have slaughtered cows. A Hindu mob had smashed through the heavy wooden door to the man's home, then beat him to death with his wife's sewing machine.
Turkish PM says deadly attacks likely were suicide bombings
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Two bomb explosions targeted a peace rally Saturday by leftist and Kurdish activists in the Turkish capital of Ankara, killing 86 people and wounding 186, the country's health minister said.
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Two bomb explosions targeted a peace rally Saturday by leftist and Kurdish activists in the Turkish capital of Ankara, killing 86 people and wounding 186, the country's health minister said.
Turkey imposes news blackout on 'gruesome' blast images
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey's government says it has imposed a temporary news blackout following two blasts that killed 86 people who were gathering for a peace rally in the capital Ankara. The attack was Turkey's deadliest in recent years.
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey's government says it has imposed a temporary news blackout following two blasts that killed 86 people who were gathering for a peace rally in the capital Ankara. The attack was Turkey's deadliest in recent years.
Fierce battles in central Syria amid Russian airstrikes
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian troops backed by Russian airstrikes seized control of a village in central Syria on Saturday amid fierce clashes with rebels in the area, part of a ground offensive launched earlier this week.
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian troops backed by Russian airstrikes seized control of a village in central Syria on Saturday amid fierce clashes with rebels in the area, part of a ground offensive launched earlier this week.