Brothers free eagle from trap, take epic selfie
And Selfie of the Year goes to ...
And Selfie of the Year goes to ...
Iraqis find 3 more mass graves in formerly IS-held Sinjar
IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — Iraqi officials say three more mass graves have been found in the northern town of Sinjar, where Kurdish forces backed by U.S.-led airstrikes drove out Islamic State militants earlier this month.
IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — Iraqi officials say three more mass graves have been found in the northern town of Sinjar, where Kurdish forces backed by U.S.-led airstrikes drove out Islamic State militants earlier this month.
Calm before the storm as Paris prepares for climate summit
PARIS (AP) — Empty shoes were lined up in downtown Paris ahead of the start of international climate negotiations Sunday, filling in for global warming protesters who were not permitted to march because of security after this month's attacks.
PARIS (AP) — Empty shoes were lined up in downtown Paris ahead of the start of international climate negotiations Sunday, filling in for global warming protesters who were not permitted to march because of security after this month's attacks.
WATCH: ISIS fighter cries like a baby after being captured by Kurdish soldiers
It turns out that ISIS terrorists aren't as tough as you might think.
It turns out that ISIS terrorists aren't as tough as you might think.
The Latest in Europe's refugee crisis
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The latest on the mass movement of asylum-seekers and others seeking refuge in Europe.
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The latest on the mass movement of asylum-seekers and others seeking refuge in Europe.
Polish cargo ship attacked off Nigeria; 5 abducted
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Armed attackers abducted five Polish seamen from a cargo ship in Nigerian waters, Poland's government said Friday.
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Armed attackers abducted five Polish seamen from a cargo ship in Nigerian waters, Poland's government said Friday.
Pope speaks out against land grabs a serious problem in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Pope Francis on Friday took aim at the injustice of land grabs by Kenya's powerful and wealthy individuals, acts that government probes have identified as a major source of conflict and ethnic tension in the country.
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Pope Francis on Friday took aim at the injustice of land grabs by Kenya's powerful and wealthy individuals, acts that government probes have identified as a major source of conflict and ethnic tension in the country.
France honors attack victims in city subdued by mourning
PARIS (AP) — A subdued France paid homage Friday to those killed two weeks ago in the attacks that gripped Paris in fear and mourning, honoring each of the 130 dead by name as the president pledged to "destroy the army of fanatics" who claimed so many young lives.
PARIS (AP) — A subdued France paid homage Friday to those killed two weeks ago in the attacks that gripped Paris in fear and mourning, honoring each of the 130 dead by name as the president pledged to "destroy the army of fanatics" who claimed so many young lives.
Iran seeks revival of caviar industry in post-sanctions era
GOLDASHT, Iran (AP) — On the shores of the Caspian Sea, an ambitious project is underway to produce a pricey delicacy that could boost Iran's economy as sanctions ease: caviar.
GOLDASHT, Iran (AP) — On the shores of the Caspian Sea, an ambitious project is underway to produce a pricey delicacy that could boost Iran's economy as sanctions ease: caviar.
Afghan Taliban ambush chopper after emergency landing; 3 die
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Taliban insurgents on Tuesday ambushed a military-contracted helicopter that made an emergency landing in northwestern Afghanistan, killing three people in a shootout and capturing 16 others who were on board, Afghan officials said.
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Taliban insurgents on Tuesday ambushed a military-contracted helicopter that made an emergency landing in northwestern Afghanistan, killing three people in a shootout and capturing 16 others who were on board, Afghan officials said.
Facing highest threat alert, Belgians bring out their cats with #BrusselsLockdown
What police force would start playing along with a practical joke when the capital is facing its highest state of alert and its most-wanted fugitive is still on the run?
What police force would start playing along with a practical joke when the capital is facing its highest state of alert and its most-wanted fugitive is still on the run?
Magnitude-5.5 earthquake shakes Mexican capital
MEXICO CITY (AP) — An earthquake rattled central Mexico on Monday, swaying buildings in Mexico City.
MEXICO CITY (AP) — An earthquake rattled central Mexico on Monday, swaying buildings in Mexico City.
Brussels on high alert as police hunt Paris attack fugitive
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian police launched new raids in the capital and beyond early Monday in their hunt for a fugitive suspect in the Paris attacks, as Brussels entered a work week grappling with a third day of unprecedented security measures that have closed subways, shopping districts and now schools.
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian police launched new raids in the capital and beyond early Monday in their hunt for a fugitive suspect in the Paris attacks, as Brussels entered a work week grappling with a third day of unprecedented security measures that have closed subways, shopping districts and now schools.
18 bodies found after jihadists attack Malian hotel
Malian national television reported that no more hostages were being held at a luxury hotel after a day-long siege by Islamic militants.
Malian national television reported that no more hostages were being held at a luxury hotel after a day-long siege by Islamic militants.
Iran sentences US journalist to prison
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has sentenced detained Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian to an unspecified prison term following his conviction last month on charges that include espionage, Iranian state TV reported Sunday.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has sentenced detained Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian to an unspecified prison term following his conviction last month on charges that include espionage, Iranian state TV reported Sunday.
The Latest: Macedonia criticizes EU over migrant crisis
SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) — The latest news as hundreds of thousands make their way across Europe in search of safety and a better life.
SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) — The latest news as hundreds of thousands make their way across Europe in search of safety and a better life.
Mali hotel attack aimed at peace talks, say separatists
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — The assault on a luxury hotel in Mali's capital that killed 19 people was a clear attempt to derail a fragile peace process meant to stabilize the country's volatile north, a representative of northern separatist groups said Sunday.
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — The assault on a luxury hotel in Mali's capital that killed 19 people was a clear attempt to derail a fragile peace process meant to stabilize the country's volatile north, a representative of northern separatist groups said Sunday.
The Latest: Belgium: Several suspects could be at large
BRUSSELS (AP) — The latest on the deadly attacks in Paris and the heightened security in Europe (All times local):
BRUSSELS (AP) — The latest on the deadly attacks in Paris and the heightened security in Europe (All times local):
Russia sends puppy to France in tribute to police dog killed in anti-terror raid
A Russian puppy has big paws to fill.
A Russian puppy has big paws to fill.
Lost island of Ancient Greece may have been found in the Aegean Sea
An international team of archaeologists believe they had discovered an island in the Aegean Sea that was once the ancient city of Kane, site of an epic sea battle between the Athenians and the Spartans in 406 B.C.
An international team of archaeologists believe they had discovered an island in the Aegean Sea that was once the ancient city of Kane, site of an epic sea battle between the Athenians and the Spartans in 406 B.C.