|
|
Fentanyl deaths from 'Mexican oxy' pills hit Arizona hard
February 14, 2019 TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Aaron Francisco Chavez swallowed at least one of the sky blue pills at a Halloween party before falling asleep forever. more »»
In El Chapo's state, people see little change with verdict
February 14, 2019 CULIACAN, Mexico (AP) — U.S. more »»
Refugee footballer thanks Australian leader for freedom
February 14, 2019 CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A refugee soccer player who was detained in Thailand for three months under threat of extradition to Bahrain shook hands Thursday with Australia's prime minister, whom... more »»
Japanese same-sex couples sue for equal marital rights
February 14, 2019 TOKYO (AP) — Thirteen gay couples filed Japan's first lawsuit challenging the country's rejection of same-sex marriage Thursday, arguing the denial violates their constitutional right to equality. more »»
China, US start trade talks ahead of March tariff deadline
February 14, 2019 BEIJING (AP) — U.. more »»
Philippine journalist, Duterte critic arrested in libel case
February 14, 2019 MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The award-winning head of a Philippine online news site that has aggressively covered President Rodrigo Duterte's administration was arrested Wednesday by government... more »»
Gay Muslim comic gone from Instagram after Indonesia warning
February 14, 2019 JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — An Instagram account that published comic strips depicting the struggles of gay Muslims in Indonesia has disappeared following a frenzy of outrage online in the world's... more »»
Bus plunges into ravine in North Macedonia, killing 14
February 13, 2019 SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — A bus carrying workers in North Macedonia crashed into a ravine outside the capital of Skopje Wednesday, killing 14 people and injuring about 30, officials said. more »»
Rights groups hail arrest of 3 Syrian torture suspects
February 13, 2019 BERLIN (AP) — Human rights groups on Wednesday hailed the arrests in Europe of three suspects in bloody secret police crackdowns on Syrian opposition activists, including a senior figure in the... more »»
Israeli leader sees 'common interest' in confronting Iran
February 13, 2019 WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Israel's prime minister on Wednesday sent out a belligerent rallying cry to his Arab partners at a U.S. more »»
Activists: More than 200 IS fighters surrender in east Syria
February 13, 2019 AL-OMAR OIL FIELD BASE, Syria (AP) — Islamic State group militants, many of them foreigners, surrendered to U.S. more »»
Ex-Vatican prelate convicted of corruption in smuggling case
February 13, 2019 ROME (AP) — Italian news agency ANSA says a monsignor who had worked as a senior Vatican accountant has been convicted of corruption in connection with a failed cash-smuggling plot. more »»
Suicide bomber targeting Iran's Revolutionary Guard kills 27
February 13, 2019 TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A suicide car bomber claimed by an al-Qaida-linked group attacked a bus carrying members of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard paramilitary force Wednesday, killing at least 27... more »»
Spain's royal couple kicks off two-day visit in Morocco
February 13, 2019 PARIS (AP) — King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain have started a two-day official visit in Morocco. more »»
Cyprus: No 'golden passport' to people rejected before
February 13, 2019 NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus has strengthened the eligibility rules for a lucrative "golden passport" program that grants the document to wealthy foreign investors, ruling out applicants who... more »»
The Latest: Israeli leader hopes to rally Arabs against Iran
February 13, 2019 WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Latest on the international conference on the Middle East (all times local): 7:30 p.. more »»
Absent Iran takes center stage at Mideast talks in Poland
February 13, 2019 WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Although it is absent from the stage, Iran is nevertheless taking the spotlight at a Middle East security conference co-hosted by the United States and Poland that has... more »»
No exit: El Chapo likely off to 'Alcatraz of the Rockies'
February 13, 2019 NEW YORK (AP) — In the world of corrections, there are inmates who pose security risks, and then there's El Chapo. more »»
The Latest: Germany hopes for soccer Brexit
February 13, 2019 LONDON (AP) — The Latest on Britain's impending departure from the European Union (all times local): 5:40 p.m. more »» |
in:
News, Blogs & Events Web  |