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.
Small dog runs loose behind pope barriers at U.N.
Security by the NYPD, Secret Service, United Nations, and other law enforcement authorities for the pope's visit were no match for one little pooch determined to get a good spot on the East Side. Video from Fox 5's Dan Bowens shows a small black-and-white dog sprinting down the sidewalk behind police barriers outside the U.N.
Security by the NYPD, Secret Service, United Nations, and other law enforcement authorities for the pope's visit were no match for one little pooch determined to get a good spot on the East Side. Video from Fox 5's Dan Bowens shows a small black-and-white dog sprinting down the sidewalk behind police barriers outside the U.N.
Saudi Arabia: Stampede at hajj kills 717 pilgrims
MINA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — A horrific stampede killed at least 717 pilgrims and injured hundreds more Thursday on the outskirts of the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, the deadliest tragedy to strike the annual hajj pilgrimage in more than two decades.
MINA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — A horrific stampede killed at least 717 pilgrims and injured hundreds more Thursday on the outskirts of the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, the deadliest tragedy to strike the annual hajj pilgrimage in more than two decades.
Pope Francis receives huge welcome during US arrival
Pope Francis landed at Joint Base Andrews Tuesday afternoon for the beginning of a three-day visit in Washington D.C. The pontiff departed Cuba slightly earlier than expected Tuesday afternoon after spending the last four days in the Caribbean island nation and landed at the Air Force base in Maryland at 3:49 p.m.
Pope Francis landed at Joint Base Andrews Tuesday afternoon for the beginning of a three-day visit in Washington D.C. The pontiff departed Cuba slightly earlier than expected Tuesday afternoon after spending the last four days in the Caribbean island nation and landed at the Air Force base in Maryland at 3:49 p.m.
German woman, 91, charged in 260,000 Auschwitz deaths
German prosecutors have charged a 91-year-old woman with playing a role in the deaths of 260,000 Jews at the infamous Auschwitz death camp.
German prosecutors have charged a 91-year-old woman with playing a role in the deaths of 260,000 Jews at the infamous Auschwitz death camp.
Man accidentally buried alive by road pavers in India
A man was buried alive under a newly paved road, after he apparently fell into a hole in central India.
A man was buried alive under a newly paved road, after he apparently fell into a hole in central India.
US: China cyberespionage puts 'enormous strain' on ties
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's national security adviser says cyberespionage by China for economic gain is putting "enormous strain" on U.S.-China relations and needs to stop.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's national security adviser says cyberespionage by China for economic gain is putting "enormous strain" on U.S.-China relations and needs to stop.
Stakes high as Obama and Xi confront evolving economic ties
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and China can't go on this way.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and China can't go on this way.