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G-8 seeks unity on Syrian peace talks, tax evasion
June 19, 2013 ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland (AP) — President Barack Obama, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other G-8 leaders attempted to speak with one voice Tuesday on seeking a negotiated Syrian peace... more »»
Syrian warplanes strike rebel posts in Aleppo
June 19, 2013 BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian warplanes struck rebel positions near a besieged military air base and other rebel-held areas in the country's north Tuesday as regime forces stepped up attacks against... more »»
Montreal interim mayor resigns after fraud arrest
June 19, 2013 MONTREAL (AP) — For the second time in less than a year, a Montreal mayor has stepped down amid corruption scandals ripping through Canada's second-largest city. more »»
Ammunition fire rages at Russian military base
June 19, 2013 MOSCOW (AP) — Exploding shells set off a fire that was triggering explosions Wednesday at a military depot in southern Russia, injuring about 30 people and causing the evacuation of more than 6,000... more »»
A year on, Assange stays put in Ecuadorean Embassy
June 19, 2013 LONDON (AP) — A year ago, Julian Assange skipped out on a date with Swedish justice. more »»
US, Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan war
June 19, 2013 KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban and the U.S. more »»
Airborne laser reveals hidden city in Cambodia
June 19, 2013 SYDNEY (AP) — Airborne laser technology has uncovered a network of roadways and canals, illustrating a bustling ancient city linking Cambodia's famed Angkor Wat temple complex. more »»
Bolivian girl mauled by dog to fly to US for help
June 19, 2013 LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — A 4-year-old Bolivian girl who was unconscious for nearly three weeks after being mauled in the face and body by a Rottweiler is awake and ready to fly to Boston for... more »»
Brazil protesters keep up pressure on government
June 19, 2013 SAO PAULO (AP) — About 50,000 protesters energetically returned to the streets of Brazil's biggest city Tuesday night, a demonstration of anger toward what they call a corrupt and inefficient... more »»
G8 exposes rift among leaders on Syria
June 18, 2013 ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland (AP) — Deep differences over Syria's fierce civil war clouded a summit of world leaders Monday, with Russian President Vladimir Putin defiantly rejecting calls from the... more »»
Rowhani's 'path of moderation' also shows limits
June 18, 2013 TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's newly elected president showcased his reform-leaning image Monday by promising a "path of moderation" that includes greater openness on Tehran's nuclear program and... more »»
Anger in southern Egypt over Islamist governor
June 18, 2013 LUXOR, Egypt (AP) — Angry tourism workers and activists in Luxor threatened Monday to block a newly appointed Islamist governor from his office because of his links to a former militant group that... more »»
Dreams turn bitter for Bangladeshi garment workers
June 18, 2013 TEKANI, Bangladesh (AP) — Moushumi's family now has one of the largest homes in their village — two bedrooms plus a living area with walls made of sturdy brick. more »»
Unions give lift to Turkish protest movement
June 18, 2013 ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish labor groups fanned a wave of defiance against Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's authority, leading rallies and a one-day strike to support activists whose two-week... more »»
9/11 accused in Guantanamo court but trial distant
June 18, 2013 GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba (AP) — Five Guantanamo Bay prisoners accused of helping orchestrate the Sept. more »»
Protesters back in streets of Brazilian cities
June 18, 2013 SAO PAULO (AP) — More than 100,000 people took to the streets in largely peaceful protests in at least eight cities Monday, demonstrations that voiced the deep frustrations Brazilians feel about... more »»
Chinese supercomputer named as world's fastest
June 18, 2013 BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese university has built the world's fastest supercomputer, almost doubling the speed of the U.S. more »»
Series of attacks kill 51 people across Iraq
June 17, 2013 BAGHDAD (AP) — A blistering string of apparently coordinated bombings and a shooting across Iraq killed at least 51 and wounded dozens Sunday, spreading fear throughout the country in a wave of... more »»
Is it a bird? A plane? No, it's a G-8 drone
June 17, 2013 ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland (AP) — Northern Ireland police have a new eye in the sky just in time for the G-8 summit of world leaders. more »»
Venezuela's cardinal: Pope should urge coexistence
June 17, 2013 CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Pope Francis should pressure Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to focus on promoting democracy and peaceful coexistence to ease tensions with the socialist government's... more »»
Putin says Super Bowl ring was gift
June 17, 2013 LONDON (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is denying insinuations that he stole New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's Super Bowl ring that's on display in the Kremlin, but says he's ready t... more »» |
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