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AP Essay: 'Jihadi John' won't have the same impact unmasked
March 1, 2015 LONDON (AP) — As "Jihadi John," he was a terrifying figure, his identity concealed by a black mask, his threatening tone backed up by his oversize, serrated knife and his willingness to use it in... more »»
30,000 marchers in Moscow mourn slain Putin foe
March 1, 2015 MOSCOW (AP) — For the tens of thousands bearing flowers and tying black ribbons to railings in honor of slain Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov, the solemn march through the Moscow... more »»
In Russia, dwindling opposition mourns Putin foe Nemtsov
March 1, 2015 MOSCOW (AP) — For the tens of thousands bearing flowers and tying black ribbons to railings in honor of slain Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov, the solemn march through the Moscow... more »»
Russia detains Ukrainian parliament member over Odessa fire
March 1, 2015 MOSCOW (AP) — Moscow police have detained a member of Ukraine's parliament as he was taking part in a march mourning a slain Russian opposition figure. more »»
Samsung ditches plastic design, HTC One improves camera
March 1, 2015 NEW YORK (AP) — Samsung has unveiled a stylish new flagship phone that ditches its signature plastic design for more stylish metal and glass. more »»
Activists say Islamic State releases 19 Syrian Christians
March 1, 2015 BEIRUT (AP) — The Islamic State group released at least 19 Christians on Sunday who were among the more than 220 people the militants took captive in northeastern Syria last week, activists and a... more »»
Coalition balks at signing peace accord for northern Mali
March 1, 2015 ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — A coalition of armed opposition groups says it's not ready to sign a peace accord for restive northern Mali. more »»
Rival Yemeni camps entrench as Iran flights arrive
March 1, 2015 SANAA, Yemen (AP) — An Iranian airplane delivered supplies to Yemen's Shiite rebel-held capital on Sunday, while the president gained support from influential tribal and provincial leaders in... more »»
Italy resumes Navy exercise amid new tensions over Libya
March 1, 2015 ROME (AP) — The Italian Navy is resuming exercises in the Mediterranean Sea, including near the coast of Libya, amid concerns about rapidly deteriorating security in the North African nation. more »»
Gaza fears isolation as Egypt calls Hamas 'terrorist' group
March 1, 2015 GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza residents said Sunday they fear growing isolation and more hardships after an Egyptian court declared the territory's ruling Hamas a terrorist organization. more »»
Party of Lesotho's prime minister ahead in election results
March 1, 2015 JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The party of Lesotho's prime minister on Sunday led in initial results from an election in the mountain kingdom, which held an early vote in an attempt to overcome tension... more »»
Disabled punk rockers to compete in Eurovision Song Contest
March 1, 2015 HELSINKI (AP) — Four punk rockers with learning disabilities will compete for Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest semifinal after winning the Nordic country's national qualifying contest. more »»
Uganda: Victims back leniency for LRA chief but trial awaits
March 1, 2015 BARLONYO, Uganda (AP) — This is the horror that Silveria Okweny is willing to forgive: On Feb. more »»
Sierra Leone's vice president in quarantine for Ebola
March 1, 2015 FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — Sierra Leone's vice president has put himself in quarantine following the death from Ebola of one of his security guards. more »»
Emails suggest 'Jihadi John' had suicidal thoughts
March 1, 2015 LONDON (AP) — Newly published emails suggest the man who became known as "Jihadi John" had suicidal thoughts before leaving Britain for Syria. more »»
AP PHOTOS: Migrants flock to EU door at Hungary's border
March 1, 2015 ALONG THE SERBIA-HUNGARY BORDER (AP) — Exhausted, hungry and cold, they have been walking for miles. What little they have is carried in plastic bags. more »»
Small SUVs, pricey sports cars dominate at Geneva auto show
March 1, 2015 FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Small SUVs for families and powerful sports cars for the rich are the big things at this year's Geneva International Motor Show. more »»
CCTV video may show missing British girls in Istanbul
March 1, 2015 ISTANBUL (AP) — A Turkish television station says it has obtained video showing three missing British teenagers at an Istanbul bus terminal before they boarded a bus to a city near Turkey's borde... more »»
Crowd kills girl suspected to be suicide bomber in Nigeria
March 1, 2015 BAUCHI, Nigeria (AP) — A crowd beat to death a teenage girl accused of planning to be a suicide bomber and then set her body ablaze Sunday, according to police and witnesses at a northeastern... more »»
Palestinian activist: boycott of Israeli products begins
March 1, 2015 RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Most West Bank shops no longer carry the products of six major Israeli food companies, as a boycott triggered by rising Israeli-Palestinian tensions is taking hold, a... more »» |
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