Updates from across Europe on the November 13 attacks on Paris
PARIS (AP) — The latest on the Nov. 13 attacks in Paris that killed 130 people. The head of a Serbian arms factory says one of the guns linked to Islamic militants in the Paris attacks was exported to the United States in 2013. German prosecutors say they have determined that a 24-year-old man in custody on suspicion of violating weapons trafficking laws did not supply the assault rifles...
PARIS (AP) — The latest on the Nov. 13 attacks in Paris that killed 130 people. The head of a Serbian arms factory says one of the guns linked to Islamic militants in the Paris attacks was exported to the United States in 2013. German prosecutors say they have determined that a 24-year-old man in custody on suspicion of violating weapons trafficking laws did not supply the assault rifles...
New Argentine president assumes power, promises many changes
Argentine President Mauricio Macri was sworn in Thursday, inheriting myriad economic problems from the often divisive outgoing President Cristina Fernandez, who skipped the inauguration in a final sign of confrontation that underscored deep polarization in the South American nation.
Argentine President Mauricio Macri was sworn in Thursday, inheriting myriad economic problems from the often divisive outgoing President Cristina Fernandez, who skipped the inauguration in a final sign of confrontation that underscored deep polarization in the South American nation.
IS destroys bridge on the Euphrates as Iraqi forces close in on Ramadi
BAGHDAD (AP) — Besieged Islamic State militants in the Iraqi city of Ramadi destroyed a lock on the Euphrates River that served as a bridge as government forces on Thursday sought to cement their gains around the militant-held city west of Baghdad. Since Iraq's military launched its push on Ramadi earlier this month, the militants have destroyed all other bridges leading into the...
BAGHDAD (AP) — Besieged Islamic State militants in the Iraqi city of Ramadi destroyed a lock on the Euphrates River that served as a bridge as government forces on Thursday sought to cement their gains around the militant-held city west of Baghdad. Since Iraq's military launched its push on Ramadi earlier this month, the militants have destroyed all other bridges leading into the...
Poland's president lights Hanukkah candle
Poland's conservative president has led a candle lighting ceremony for Hanukkah, following a tradition of Polish presidents marking the Jewish festival of lights to signal support for the country's small but historically important Jewish community.
Poland's conservative president has led a candle lighting ceremony for Hanukkah, following a tradition of Polish presidents marking the Jewish festival of lights to signal support for the country's small but historically important Jewish community.
New draft of climate accord leaves big issues unresolved
LE BOURGET, France (AP) — With just two days left to reach a deal, negotiators at the world climate talks released a new draft Wednesday that drops the most radical ideas — including an international tribunal to punish polluters — but leaves major issues unresolved, such as who should pay to help the most vulnerable nations cope with global warming.
LE BOURGET, France (AP) — With just two days left to reach a deal, negotiators at the world climate talks released a new draft Wednesday that drops the most radical ideas — including an international tribunal to punish polluters — but leaves major issues unresolved, such as who should pay to help the most vulnerable nations cope with global warming.
UN envoy says Yemen's warring sides agree to peace talks
GENEVA (AP) — Yemen's warring parties have agreed to hold peace talks in Switzerland next week, the U.N. special envoy said Monday.
GENEVA (AP) — Yemen's warring parties have agreed to hold peace talks in Switzerland next week, the U.N. special envoy said Monday.
Travel chaos, floods as Storm Desmond hits Britain
LONDON (AP) — Authorities in Britain have closed roads, evacuated homes and issued severe flood warnings as stormy weather hits the country.
LONDON (AP) — Authorities in Britain have closed roads, evacuated homes and issued severe flood warnings as stormy weather hits the country.
Triple suicide bombings in Chad kill at least 27
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A triple suicide bombing at a market on an island in Lake Chad on Saturday killed at least 27 people and injured 90 others, said security officials.
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A triple suicide bombing at a market on an island in Lake Chad on Saturday killed at least 27 people and injured 90 others, said security officials.
21 Syrian refugees are scheduled to be resettled in Dallas and Houston next week
DALLAS (AP) — The U.S. government and an international humanitarian organization asked a federal judge on Friday to reject attempts by Texas to block Syrian refugees from resettling in the state, and revealed that the number expected to arrive in the next week had more than doubled.
DALLAS (AP) — The U.S. government and an international humanitarian organization asked a federal judge on Friday to reject attempts by Texas to block Syrian refugees from resettling in the state, and revealed that the number expected to arrive in the next week had more than doubled.
Ex-Georgian president stripped of citizenship
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Former Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili has been stripped of his citizenship in a move he says is politically driven.
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Former Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili has been stripped of his citizenship in a move he says is politically driven.
Worms devour fisherman's buried life-savings
Chinese fisherman Wu Chen didn’t trust the banks with his life-savings so he decided to bury it.
Chinese fisherman Wu Chen didn’t trust the banks with his life-savings so he decided to bury it.
Putin calls for broad international anti-terror front, one powerful fist
Russian President Vladimir Putin called Thursday for "one powerful fist" to fight terrorism, hinted at more sanctions against Turkey and accused Western powers of creating "a zone of chaos."
Russian President Vladimir Putin called Thursday for "one powerful fist" to fight terrorism, hinted at more sanctions against Turkey and accused Western powers of creating "a zone of chaos."
Nuns pose as prostitutes to rescue trafficking victims
A network of nuns has ditched their habits to dress like prostitutes and infiltrate brothels worldwide in an effort to rescue victims of sex trafficking and buy children sold into slavery.
A network of nuns has ditched their habits to dress like prostitutes and infiltrate brothels worldwide in an effort to rescue victims of sex trafficking and buy children sold into slavery.
Climate negotiatior describes process - just like an action movie
LE BOURGET, France (AP) — With world leaders back home, it's time for the hardcore climate negotiators to work on the more mundane guts of a deal and they are being told to quicken the pace at it.
LE BOURGET, France (AP) — With world leaders back home, it's time for the hardcore climate negotiators to work on the more mundane guts of a deal and they are being told to quicken the pace at it.
Security heightened even as N. Korea tries to woo tourists
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — So you're thinking of taking an exotic vacation, having a little adventure and coming back with lots of stories for your envious friends and colleagues.
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — So you're thinking of taking an exotic vacation, having a little adventure and coming back with lots of stories for your envious friends and colleagues.
Spanish court rejects Catalan independence resolution
MADRID (AP) — Spain's Constitutional Court has rejected a Catalan regional parliament resolution setting a road map for independence from Spain by 2017.
MADRID (AP) — Spain's Constitutional Court has rejected a Catalan regional parliament resolution setting a road map for independence from Spain by 2017.
Artist uses tractor to create massive picture of Jesus in field
An Italian land artist has created a 24,000 square meter image of Christ in a field.
An Italian land artist has created a 24,000 square meter image of Christ in a field.
American Airlines flight attendant allegedly assaulted air marshal
An American Airlines flight attendant is facing charges after she allegedly assaulted a Federal Air Marshal on a flight from Germany.
An American Airlines flight attendant is facing charges after she allegedly assaulted a Federal Air Marshal on a flight from Germany.
UN climate conference Day 1: Putin offers emissions cut
PARIS (AP) — The latest news from the U.N. climate conference that began Monday in Paris.
PARIS (AP) — The latest news from the U.N. climate conference that began Monday in Paris.