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Japan's Abe calls latest hostage deadline 'despicable'
January 28, 2015 TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe expressed outrage and demanded Wednesday that Islamic State extremists release a Japanese journalist, as secret talks in Jordan sought the release... more »»
Secret talks in Jordan try to win release of hostages
January 28, 2015 BEIRUT (AP) — Japanese officials were tightlipped Wednesday as secret talks in Jordan sought to secure the freedom of a Japanese journalist and a Jordanian pilot captured by Islamic State... more »»
Mexico: Investigation shows that all 43 students are dead
January 28, 2015 MEXICO CITY (AP) — Investigators are now certain that 43 college students missing since September were killed and incinerated after they were seized by police in southern Guerrero state, the... more »»
Gunmen storm Libya hotel, killing American, 9 others
January 28, 2015 TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — In the latest sign of Libya's descent into chaos, gunmen stormed a luxury hotel used by diplomats and businessmen in the capital on Tuesday, killing 10 people, including an... more »»
Obama pays respects to Saudis, defends ties to kingdom
January 27, 2015 RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — In a show of solidarity with Saudi Arabia, President Barack Obama led a parade of American dignitaries to the ultraconservative desert kingdom Tuesday to pay respects... more »»
UN: 3 killed, 13 hurt in northern Mali protest
January 27, 2015 BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — U.N. peacekeepers said they fired tear gas and warning shots on Tuesday to disperse a protest that had degenerated into violence outside one of their bases in northern Mali. more »»
Leader of Yemen's rebels urges 'peaceful transfer of power'
January 27, 2015 SANAA, Yemen (AP) — The leader of Shiite rebels who control the Yemeni capital called for a "peaceful transfer of power" on Tuesday, after his forces released a presidential aide whose abduction... more »»
Secret talks in Jordan try to win release of hostages
January 27, 2015 BEIRUT (AP) — Secret talks were underway Tuesday in Jordan in the presence of a Japanese envoy to secure the freedom of a Japanese journalist and a Jordanian pilot captured by Islamic State... more »»
Egypt's police criticized over death of female protester
January 27, 2015 CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's police are coming under withering criticism as signs mount that officers not only fired birdshot at a young mother during a peaceful protest last weekend but then also... more »»
Somali prime minister appoints new Cabinet
January 27, 2015 MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia's prime minister unveiled his new Cabinet Tuesday, weeks after he withdrew his initial line-up following opposition by the parliament. more »»
What! Facebook's down? No storm selfies during brief outage
January 27, 2015 SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — No storm selfies, hookups, status updates. more »»
Iran says it sent warning to Israel via US officials
January 27, 2015 TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Tehran said Tuesday it sent a warning to Israel through the United States over the recent killing of an Iranian general in an alleged Israeli airstrike in Syria, the official... more »»
Ukraine moves to shut Russia-backed rebels out of talks
January 27, 2015 KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian parliament on Tuesday declared the Russia-backed separatist republics in the east to be terrorist organizations, formally eliminating the possibility of holding... more »»
AP Interview: EU anti-terror chief: rehab for jihadis
January 27, 2015 BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's anti-terror chief called Tuesday for countries to rehabilitate rather than punish returning jihadis with no blood on their hands, saying that some prisons hav... more »»
Rio official says there's 'no plan B' for Olympic sailing
January 27, 2015 RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro Olympic organizers said Tuesday they have "no plan B" for the 2016 games' sailing competitions, despite a recent admission by the state's top environment... more »»
Facebook outage brings jokes, marketing pitches to Twitter
January 27, 2015 SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — For many, the hour without a Facebook was a golden opportunity for a joke — or a marketing pitch — on other social media sites. more »»
Putin marks Auschwitz liberation to press points on Ukraine
January 27, 2015 MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has used the commemorations marking the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz to press the Russian points on Ukraine. more »»
On Auschwitz anniversary, leader warns Jews again targets
January 27, 2015 BRZEZINKA, Poland (AP) — A Jewish leader stood Tuesday before 300 survivors of the Nazis' most notorious death camp and asked world leaders to prevent another Auschwitz, warning of a rise of... more »»
Amid pressure, bailout critic is new Greek finance minister
January 27, 2015 ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's new left-wing prime minister, Alexis Tsipras, picked an outspoken bailout critic as his new finance minister Tuesday, signaling his resolve to take a tough line wit... more »»
Gunmen storm Libyan hotel; 4 foreigners, 5 guards dead
January 27, 2015 TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Gunmen stormed a luxury hotel in the Libyan capital of Tripoli on Tuesday, killing four foreigners and five guards, and triggering an hours-long standoff that ended when two... more »» |
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