Libyan authorities detain 300 African migrants
BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — A Libyan official with the Islamist-backed government controlling the capital, Tripoli, says they have detained 300 African migrants captured while boarding boats headed to Europe.
BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — A Libyan official with the Islamist-backed government controlling the capital, Tripoli, says they have detained 300 African migrants captured while boarding boats headed to Europe.
EU to agree crack down on people refused asylum or residency
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries are working on an agreement to crack down on migrants who have been refused entry into the bloc so they can be swiftly sent home.
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries are working on an agreement to crack down on migrants who have been refused entry into the bloc so they can be swiftly sent home.
Belgian government faces big protests over austerity
BRUSSELS (AP) — Trade unions on Wednesday mobilized about 100,000 workers for the second time in a year to protest the free-market regulations and austerity measures that the center-right government has been pushing through during its first year in office.
BRUSSELS (AP) — Trade unions on Wednesday mobilized about 100,000 workers for the second time in a year to protest the free-market regulations and austerity measures that the center-right government has been pushing through during its first year in office.
An anti-drunk driving campaign is putting wrecked toy cars in cereal boxes
Arrive Alive is a charity organization based in Toronto, Ontario whose mission is “to eliminate impaired driving in Ontario.” They recently launched a clever campaign to promote responsible driving.
Arrive Alive is a charity organization based in Toronto, Ontario whose mission is “to eliminate impaired driving in Ontario.” They recently launched a clever campaign to promote responsible driving.
Rubio, 2 other GOP senators seek tougher sanctions on North Korea
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three Republican senators, including presidential candidate Marco Rubio, are proposing new sanctions on North Korea over its nuclear weapons program and human rights abuses. The legislation introduced Tuesday also calls for a U.S. strategy to counter North Korea-related cyberattacks following the hack on Sony Pictures last November that the U.S. blamed on Pyongyang.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three Republican senators, including presidential candidate Marco Rubio, are proposing new sanctions on North Korea over its nuclear weapons program and human rights abuses. The legislation introduced Tuesday also calls for a U.S. strategy to counter North Korea-related cyberattacks following the hack on Sony Pictures last November that the U.S. blamed on Pyongyang.
UN releases a draft for potential agreement on climate
PARIS (AP) — The United Nations on Monday released a first draft of the negotiating text for the major conference on climate taking place in Paris in December. The document is a step forward for the talks, slimming down the text from more than 90 pages earlier this year to just 20. Negotiators from 195 countries are to gather for a new session of talks Oct. 19-23 in Bonn, Germany.
PARIS (AP) — The United Nations on Monday released a first draft of the negotiating text for the major conference on climate taking place in Paris in December. The document is a step forward for the talks, slimming down the text from more than 90 pages earlier this year to just 20. Negotiators from 195 countries are to gather for a new session of talks Oct. 19-23 in Bonn, Germany.
Turkey vows to protect borders after Russian jet incursion
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey's prime minister vowed Monday to take all necessary measures to protect the nation's borders from violation after a Russian fighter jet entered its airspace over the weekend, prompting Turkey to scramble jets and summon the Russian ambassador in protest.
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey's prime minister vowed Monday to take all necessary measures to protect the nation's borders from violation after a Russian fighter jet entered its airspace over the weekend, prompting Turkey to scramble jets and summon the Russian ambassador in protest.
US commander says Afghans requested US airstrike in Kunduz
WASHINGTON (AP) — Afghan forces who reported being under Taliban fire requested the U.S. airstrike that killed 22 people at a medical clinic in northern Afghanistan over the weekend, the top commander of American and coalition forces in Afghanistan said Monday, correcting an initial U.S. statement that the strike had been launched because U.S. forces were threatened.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Afghan forces who reported being under Taliban fire requested the U.S. airstrike that killed 22 people at a medical clinic in northern Afghanistan over the weekend, the top commander of American and coalition forces in Afghanistan said Monday, correcting an initial U.S. statement that the strike had been launched because U.S. forces were threatened.
United States, 11 Pacific Rim countries reach trade deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and 11 other Pacific Rim countries have agreed to an ambitious trade pact that cuts trade barriers, sets labor and environmental standards and protects multinational corporations' intellectual property. The agreement on the Trans Pacific Partnership was reached Monday after marathon negotiating sessions in Atlanta through the weekend.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and 11 other Pacific Rim countries have agreed to an ambitious trade pact that cuts trade barriers, sets labor and environmental standards and protects multinational corporations' intellectual property. The agreement on the Trans Pacific Partnership was reached Monday after marathon negotiating sessions in Atlanta through the weekend.
Conservationists rally in South Africa and other countries
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A vehicle carrying a rhino sculpture led anti-poaching marchers in a Johannesburg district. Kenya's environment minister joined conservationists at a similar rally in Nairobi, the capital. In London, activists in elephant costumes demanded an end to the ivory trade.
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A vehicle carrying a rhino sculpture led anti-poaching marchers in a Johannesburg district. Kenya's environment minister joined conservationists at a similar rally in Nairobi, the capital. In London, activists in elephant costumes demanded an end to the ivory trade.
Doctors Without Borders says 3 deaths after clinic bombed
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Three staff from Doctors Without Borders were killed and 30 were missing after an explosion near their hospital in the northern Afghan city of Kunduz that may have been caused by a U.S. airstrike. In a statement, the international charity said the "sustained bombing" took place at 2:10 a.m. (2140 GMT). Afghan forces backed by U.S. airstrikes have been fighting to dislodge Taliban insurgents who overran Kunduz on Monday.
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Three staff from Doctors Without Borders were killed and 30 were missing after an explosion near their hospital in the northern Afghan city of Kunduz that may have been caused by a U.S. airstrike. In a statement, the international charity said the "sustained bombing" took place at 2:10 a.m. (2140 GMT). Afghan forces backed by U.S. airstrikes have been fighting to dislodge Taliban insurgents who overran Kunduz on Monday.
India vows to cut carbon intensity in Paris pledge
NEW DELHI (AP) — As the last major economy to submit a target for a global climate pact, India is pledging to reduce the intensity of its carbon emissions and boost the share of electricity produced from sources other than fossil fuels to 40 percent by 2030.
NEW DELHI (AP) — As the last major economy to submit a target for a global climate pact, India is pledging to reduce the intensity of its carbon emissions and boost the share of electricity produced from sources other than fossil fuels to 40 percent by 2030.
The Latest: Putin, Hollande discuss Syria airstrikes
MOSCOW (AP) — The latest developments as Russia and other nations counter Islamic State militants in Syria. All times local:
MOSCOW (AP) — The latest developments as Russia and other nations counter Islamic State militants in Syria. All times local:
4-year-old Indian boy reportedly beheaded in human sacrifice
A 4-year-old Indian boy was reportedly beheaded Wednesday in a ritual in a southern coastal region of the country in what was believed to be an offering to a deity.
A 4-year-old Indian boy was reportedly beheaded Wednesday in a ritual in a southern coastal region of the country in what was believed to be an offering to a deity.
66 foot sinkhole opens up outside London
66 foot sinkhole opens up outside London
66 foot sinkhole opens up outside London
Palestine state flag flies at United Nations
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas declared before world leaders Wednesday that he is no longer bound by agreements signed with Israel and called on the United Nations to provide international protection for Palestinians, in the most serious warning yet that he might walk away from engagement with the Jewish state.
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas declared before world leaders Wednesday that he is no longer bound by agreements signed with Israel and called on the United Nations to provide international protection for Palestinians, in the most serious warning yet that he might walk away from engagement with the Jewish state.
Woman becomes grandmother at age 29
A Russian woman has become a grandmother at age 29, making her the youngest babushka in the country.
A Russian woman has become a grandmother at age 29, making her the youngest babushka in the country.
Obama, Putin clash over differences on Syria's future
U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin sharply disagreed Monday over the chaos in Syria, with Obama urging a political transition to replace the Syrian president but Putin warning it would be a mistake to abandon the current government.
U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin sharply disagreed Monday over the chaos in Syria, with Obama urging a political transition to replace the Syrian president but Putin warning it would be a mistake to abandon the current government.
Poland reburies WWII heroes who were slain by communists
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's highest state officials on Sunday reburied the remains of 35 national heroes, men who fought the Germans during World War II only to be killed after the war by a new communist leadership that felt threatened by their patriotism.
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's highest state officials on Sunday reburied the remains of 35 national heroes, men who fought the Germans during World War II only to be killed after the war by a new communist leadership that felt threatened by their patriotism.
Vatican flag at United Nations
The Vatican flag is flying for the first time at the United Nation, raised without fanfare or ceremony just before Pope Francis arrives to address the U.N. General Assembly.
The Vatican flag is flying for the first time at the United Nation, raised without fanfare or ceremony just before Pope Francis arrives to address the U.N. General Assembly.