Hungary posts ads in Lebanon, Jordan media warning migrants
BEIRUT (AP) — The Hungarian government posted ads in Lebanese and Jordanian papers on Monday, warning migrants not to enter Hungary illegally, saying it is a crime punishable by imprisonment.
BEIRUT (AP) — The Hungarian government posted ads in Lebanese and Jordanian papers on Monday, warning migrants not to enter Hungary illegally, saying it is a crime punishable by imprisonment.
Pope Francis says all priests can forgive women who've had abortions
A little over two weeks before Pope Francis visits the U.S., the pontiff has rocked the Catholic world again.
A little over two weeks before Pope Francis visits the U.S., the pontiff has rocked the Catholic world again.
Spider bite leaves 3-year-old with 8-inch blister unable to walk
A 3-year-old British girl was left temporarily paralyzed after being bitten by a false widow spider. The arachnid, a steatoda nobilis, is frequently mistaken for a black widow spider.
A 3-year-old British girl was left temporarily paralyzed after being bitten by a false widow spider. The arachnid, a steatoda nobilis, is frequently mistaken for a black widow spider.
8.3 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Chile; at least 5 killed
A powerful magnitude-8.3 earthquake shook Chile's capital Wednesday night, causing buildings to sway and people to take refuge in the streets.
A powerful magnitude-8.3 earthquake shook Chile's capital Wednesday night, causing buildings to sway and people to take refuge in the streets.
Cardinal, New York officials condemn selling of pope tickets
NEW YORK (AP) — New York officials have joined Cardinal Timothy Dolan in condemning the scalping of tickets to see Pope Francis' motorcade during his upcoming visit to New York City.
NEW YORK (AP) — New York officials have joined Cardinal Timothy Dolan in condemning the scalping of tickets to see Pope Francis' motorcade during his upcoming visit to New York City.
Strong quake shakes Chile capital, causing buildings to sway
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A powerful earthquake shook Chile's capital Wednesday night, causing buildings to sway and people to take refuge in the streets.
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A powerful earthquake shook Chile's capital Wednesday night, causing buildings to sway and people to take refuge in the streets.
Houstonians rally in solidarity for Syrian refugees
Saturday evening in the Galleria many rallied in support of the Syrian refugees who are desperately trying to escape the war in their country.
Saturday evening in the Galleria many rallied in support of the Syrian refugees who are desperately trying to escape the war in their country.
Police say 82 people were killed in twin explosions in a restaurant in central India
NEW DELHI (AP) -- At least 89 people were killed at a restaurant in central India on Saturday when a cooking gas cylinder exploded and triggered a second blast of mine detonators stored illegally nearby, police said.
NEW DELHI (AP) -- At least 89 people were killed at a restaurant in central India on Saturday when a cooking gas cylinder exploded and triggered a second blast of mine detonators stored illegally nearby, police said.
Putin gives Roy Jones Jr. Russian citizenship
MOSCOW (AP) — Vladimir Putin has given Russian citizenship to former world heavyweight boxing champion Roy Jones Jr.
MOSCOW (AP) — Vladimir Putin has given Russian citizenship to former world heavyweight boxing champion Roy Jones Jr.
LEGOs explore the final frontier
Some of the world's smallest astronauts are exploring the final frontier aboard the International Space Station.
Some of the world's smallest astronauts are exploring the final frontier aboard the International Space Station.
At least 87 deaths in Saudi Arabia crane collapse
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia's civil defense authority says at least 87 people have been killed after a crane collapsed on the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia's civil defense authority says at least 87 people have been killed after a crane collapsed on the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca.
Study: Bones in South African cave reveal new human relative
MAGALIESBURG, South Africa (AP) — Scientists say they've discovered a new member of the human family tree, revealed by a huge trove of bones in a barely accessible, pitch-dark chamber of a cave in South Africa.
MAGALIESBURG, South Africa (AP) — Scientists say they've discovered a new member of the human family tree, revealed by a huge trove of bones in a barely accessible, pitch-dark chamber of a cave in South Africa.
10,000 more Syrian refugees could enter U.S. in 2016
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama has told advisers he wants to let 10,000 Syrian refugees into the U.S. in the coming budget year.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama has told advisers he wants to let 10,000 Syrian refugees into the U.S. in the coming budget year.
Italy top court: Amanda Knox conviction based on poor case
ROME (AP) — Italy's top criminal court has scathingly faulted prosecutors for presenting a flawed and hastily constructed case against Amanda Knox and her former Italian boyfriend, saying Monday it threw out their convictions for the 2007 murder of her British roommate in part because there was no proof they were in the bedroom where the woman was fatally stabbed.
ROME (AP) — Italy's top criminal court has scathingly faulted prosecutors for presenting a flawed and hastily constructed case against Amanda Knox and her former Italian boyfriend, saying Monday it threw out their convictions for the 2007 murder of her British roommate in part because there was no proof they were in the bedroom where the woman was fatally stabbed.
For many US adoptees from Guatemala, a complicated legacy
NEW YORK (AP) — Scattered across the United States are more than 29,000 young people born in Guatemala and adopted by U.S. families before that troubled Central American nation shut down international adoption in 2008 amid allegations of rampant corruption and baby-selling.
NEW YORK (AP) — Scattered across the United States are more than 29,000 young people born in Guatemala and adopted by U.S. families before that troubled Central American nation shut down international adoption in 2008 amid allegations of rampant corruption and baby-selling.
Thai police award themselves $84K for arrest of bombing suspect
BANGKOK (AP) – With much fanfare, Thai police had offered an $84,000 reward for tips leading to arrests in the Bangkok bombing.
BANGKOK (AP) – With much fanfare, Thai police had offered an $84,000 reward for tips leading to arrests in the Bangkok bombing.
NEW WORDS: Manspreading, beer o'clock, butt dial added to Oxford Dictionary
LONDON (AP) — Manspreading is so widespread it's now a word.
LONDON (AP) — Manspreading is so widespread it's now a word.
2nd Georgia Man Killed in Afghanistan Suicide Bombing
Heart breaking news for a Peachtree City family--a second Georgia man has been identified as the victim in an August 22 suicide car bomb attack in Afghanistan.
Heart breaking news for a Peachtree City family--a second Georgia man has been identified as the victim in an August 22 suicide car bomb attack in Afghanistan.
Big cats, coyote flown from Mexico to US wildlife sanctuary
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican authorities have put eight lions, two lynxes, a puma and a coyote aboard two military planes for a special trip to a Colorado wildlife sanctuary after the animals were found mistreated or abandoned.
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican authorities have put eight lions, two lynxes, a puma and a coyote aboard two military planes for a special trip to a Colorado wildlife sanctuary after the animals were found mistreated or abandoned.
Boy trips, punches hole through 17th century work of art
A 12-year-old boy accidentally punched a hole through a 350-year-old painting at a Taiwan art exhibit.
A 12-year-old boy accidentally punched a hole through a 350-year-old painting at a Taiwan art exhibit.