Castaway hit with cannibalism lawsuit, denies he ate his shipmate to stay alive
José Salvador Alvarenga’s story captivated the world nearly two years ago, when the Salvadoran-born fisherman was rescued in the South Pacific having spent 14 months adrift in a small fishing boat.
José Salvador Alvarenga’s story captivated the world nearly two years ago, when the Salvadoran-born fisherman was rescued in the South Pacific having spent 14 months adrift in a small fishing boat.
Amnesty International warns of curbs on speech in Kuwait
Amnesty International is warning that curbs on free expression in Kuwait, imposed since the 2011 Arab Spring protests swept the Mideast, are putting the country at risk of "sliding into deeper repression." Tiny Kuwait has long enjoyed the most free-wheeling political system in the Gulf and a relatively vibrant press, though certain types of comments — such as denouncing the Arab...
Amnesty International is warning that curbs on free expression in Kuwait, imposed since the 2011 Arab Spring protests swept the Mideast, are putting the country at risk of "sliding into deeper repression." Tiny Kuwait has long enjoyed the most free-wheeling political system in the Gulf and a relatively vibrant press, though certain types of comments — such as denouncing the Arab...
IS attack kills 3 Iraqi fighters, wounds 4 Turkish trainers
Islamic State militants on Wednesday attacked a training camp in Iraq for fighters battling the extremist group, killing three Iraqi Sunni fighters and wounding 10 people, including four of their Turkish trainers, officials said.
Islamic State militants on Wednesday attacked a training camp in Iraq for fighters battling the extremist group, killing three Iraqi Sunni fighters and wounding 10 people, including four of their Turkish trainers, officials said.
Saudi Arabia creates Islamic bloc to fight terror groups
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Projecting its ambition for regional leadership, Saudi Arabia said Tuesday it has lined up most of the Arab world, NATO member Turkey and several African and Asian countries behind a vaguely defined "Islamic military alliance" against terrorists. The move allows the kingdom, which follows a deeply conservative interpretation of Islam, to cast itself...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Projecting its ambition for regional leadership, Saudi Arabia said Tuesday it has lined up most of the Arab world, NATO member Turkey and several African and Asian countries behind a vaguely defined "Islamic military alliance" against terrorists. The move allows the kingdom, which follows a deeply conservative interpretation of Islam, to cast itself...
Pentagon says violence is on rise in Afghanistan
Violence in Afghanistan is on the rise, according to a new Pentagon report to Congress that says the Taliban was emboldened by the reduced U.S. military role and are likely to try to build momentum from their 2015 attack strategy.
Violence in Afghanistan is on the rise, according to a new Pentagon report to Congress that says the Taliban was emboldened by the reduced U.S. military role and are likely to try to build momentum from their 2015 attack strategy.
Israel: Education minister ousts dovish veterans from school
Israel's education minister has forbidden a group of veterans critical of the army from conducting activities in Israeli schools. Naftali Bennett says he made the move against Breaking the Silence Tuesday because, "those who harm IDF soldiers do not have a place in the education system."
Israel's education minister has forbidden a group of veterans critical of the army from conducting activities in Israeli schools. Naftali Bennett says he made the move against Breaking the Silence Tuesday because, "those who harm IDF soldiers do not have a place in the education system."
Video shows strong typhoon winds battering Philippines
Almost 725,000 people were forced to evacuate from their at-risk residential areas with projections of heavy rain and coastal floods of up to 13 feet high as Typhoon Melor made landfall in the eastern Philippines on Monday, causing classes, flights and ferry trips to be suspended.
Almost 725,000 people were forced to evacuate from their at-risk residential areas with projections of heavy rain and coastal floods of up to 13 feet high as Typhoon Melor made landfall in the eastern Philippines on Monday, causing classes, flights and ferry trips to be suspended.
Pope Francis 'selfie' is reportedly fake
The Vatican posted a selfie of Pope Francis to its Instagram account Monday. The photo of the pontiff is the first selfie of a pope ever shared on social media.
The Vatican posted a selfie of Pope Francis to its Instagram account Monday. The photo of the pontiff is the first selfie of a pope ever shared on social media.
Prince Harry sees mother's legacy on visit to HIV hospital
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry has followed in his mother's footsteps by meeting patients and staff at a hospital for people with HIV.
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry has followed in his mother's footsteps by meeting patients and staff at a hospital for people with HIV.
Chinese rights lawyer to stand trial for social media posts
One of China's most prominent human rights lawyers is due to stand trial Monday for comments on social media that were critical of the ruling Communist Party. International rights groups say his case is political persecution. Pu Zhiqiang has been detained for 19 months. He has been indicted on charges of inciting ethnic hatred and picking quarrels to stir up trouble.
One of China's most prominent human rights lawyers is due to stand trial Monday for comments on social media that were critical of the ruling Communist Party. International rights groups say his case is political persecution. Pu Zhiqiang has been detained for 19 months. He has been indicted on charges of inciting ethnic hatred and picking quarrels to stir up trouble.
Russian destroyer wards off Turkish fishing ship in Aegean
Russia's Defense Ministry says a Russian destroyer has used small arms fire to ward off a Turkish fishing ship and prevent a collision in the Aegean Sea.
Russia's Defense Ministry says a Russian destroyer has used small arms fire to ward off a Turkish fishing ship and prevent a collision in the Aegean Sea.
Initial results show 5 Saudi women elected for first time
At least five Saudi women have won seats on local municipal councils a day after women voted and ran in elections for the first time in the country's history, according to initial results released Sunday. The five women hail from vastly different parts of the country, ranging from Saudi Arabia's second largest and most cosmopolitan city to a small village near Islam's holiest sites.
At least five Saudi women have won seats on local municipal councils a day after women voted and ran in elections for the first time in the country's history, according to initial results released Sunday. The five women hail from vastly different parts of the country, ranging from Saudi Arabia's second largest and most cosmopolitan city to a small village near Islam's holiest sites.
President Obama praises Paris climate agreement
"A few hours ago, we succeeded," said President Barack Obama. "We came together around the strong agreement the world needed. We met the moment."
"A few hours ago, we succeeded," said President Barack Obama. "We came together around the strong agreement the world needed. We met the moment."
Nearly 200 nations near historic deal to slow global warming
France presented what it called a "final draft" of an unprecedented deal to slow global warming by reducing greenhouse gas emissions to the levels that nature can absorb, and urged negotiators from nearly 200 nations to approve it Saturday.
France presented what it called a "final draft" of an unprecedented deal to slow global warming by reducing greenhouse gas emissions to the levels that nature can absorb, and urged negotiators from nearly 200 nations to approve it Saturday.
Report: ISIS may be printing their own fake passports
New intel suggests that ISIS may have stolen a passport printing machine and has been making its own documents.
New intel suggests that ISIS may have stolen a passport printing machine and has been making its own documents.
Turkey says patience with Russia has its limits
Russian sanctions against Turkish imports being felt in the market. MOSCOW (AP) — The latest news related to Russian President Vladimir Putin's meeting with top military officials in Moscow. All times local:
Russian sanctions against Turkish imports being felt in the market. MOSCOW (AP) — The latest news related to Russian President Vladimir Putin's meeting with top military officials in Moscow. All times local:
Amid disputes, critical Paris climate talks run over
Climate talks outside Paris will not end Friday as planned but will continue at least one more day as diplomats try to overcome disagreements over how — or even whether — to share the costs of fighting climate change and shift to clean energy on a global scale.
Climate talks outside Paris will not end Friday as planned but will continue at least one more day as diplomats try to overcome disagreements over how — or even whether — to share the costs of fighting climate change and shift to clean energy on a global scale.
Palestinian killed after ramming car into group of Israelis
The Israeli military says troops shot and killed a Palestinian assailant after he rammed his vehicle into a group of Israelis in the West Bank. The military says the Palestinian driver attacked Israeli security forces near the southern city of Hebron on Friday. Hebron has been a flashpoint in the last three months of near-daily Palestinian attacks.
The Israeli military says troops shot and killed a Palestinian assailant after he rammed his vehicle into a group of Israelis in the West Bank. The military says the Palestinian driver attacked Israeli security forces near the southern city of Hebron on Friday. Hebron has been a flashpoint in the last three months of near-daily Palestinian attacks.
Trump's name, image removed at Dubai development amid uproar
The image and name of American presidential hopeful Donald Trump was gone on Friday from much of a Dubai golf course and housing development amid the uproar over his comments about banning Muslims from traveling to the United States.
The image and name of American presidential hopeful Donald Trump was gone on Friday from much of a Dubai golf course and housing development amid the uproar over his comments about banning Muslims from traveling to the United States.
Woman dies in exorcism attempt, 5 family members arrested
German police have arrested five South Koreans on suspicion of murder following the death of a relative in an exorcism ritual in the city of Frankfurt, prosecutors said Thursday.
German police have arrested five South Koreans on suspicion of murder following the death of a relative in an exorcism ritual in the city of Frankfurt, prosecutors said Thursday.