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.
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.