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Armenian PM's bloc wins majority in parliamentary vote
December 10, 2018 YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Allies of Armenia's new leader have won an overwhelming majority of seats in the country's early parliamentary election, according to preliminary results released Monday. more »»
The Latest: Polish climate talks president defends himself
December 10, 2018 KATOWICE, Poland (AP) — The Latest on climate talks taking place in Poland (all times local): 2:45 p.m. The president of the U.N. more »»
UK airport protesters convicted of aviation offenses
December 10, 2018 LONDON (AP) — British prosecutors say 15 people who attached themselves to a plane at a London-area airport last year have been convicted of aviation security offenses. more »»
Turkey seeks 15-year prison terms for prominent journalists
December 10, 2018 ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey's state-run news agency says prosecutors are seeking maximum 15-year prison terms for five journalists of an opposition newspaper, intensifying concerns over... more »»
Reports: UK's May, facing defeat, to postpone Brexit vote
December 10, 2018 LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Theresa May looked set to postpone Parliament's vote on her European Union divorce deal Monday to avoid a shattering defeat, throwing Brexit plans into chaos... more »»
Macron addresses France amid protests; is it too late?
December 10, 2018 PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron is at last preparing to speak to the nation Monday, after increasingly violent and radicalized protests against his leadership and a long silence tha... more »»
Cyprus sees surge in migrants crossing from breakaway north
December 10, 2018 NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — On the final leg of his journey from Iraq to Europe, Hawye Rasool Saleh paid 400 euros ($457) borrowed from his best friend to a smuggler who would help him across the... more »»
The Latest: German chancellor lauds migration pack
December 10, 2018 MARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) — The Latest on the U.N. migration conference (all times local): 1:15 p.m. German Chancellor Angela Merkel says a U.N. more »»
Nearly 85 percent of UN nations back migration deal; not US
December 10, 2018 MARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) — Defying fierce opposition from the United States and a few other nations, nearly 85 percent of the countries at the U.N. more »»
Indian bishop accused of misusing funds for family resigns
December 10, 2018 VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of an Indian bishop who, according to news reports, was accused of misappropriating church funds to support a secret family. more »»
Russian court convicts ex-policemen of 56 murders
December 10, 2018 MOSCOW (AP) — A court in Russia's eastern Siberia on Monday convicted a former policeman of murdering 56 women, bringing the number he is believed to have killed to at least 78. more »»
China pressures US, Canada ahead of Huawei hearing
December 10, 2018 BEIJING (AP) — China raised the pressure on the United States and Canada as a bail hearing for a top Chinese technology executive was set to resume Monday in Vancouver, British Columbia. more »»
Iraq marks anniversary of victory over Islamic State
December 10, 2018 BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq on Monday celebrated the anniversary of its costly victory over the Islamic State group, which has lost virtually all the territory it once held but still carries out sporadic... more »»
Big investors call for carbon price, end to coal power
December 10, 2018 KATOWICE, Poland (AP) — More than 450 asset managers, including major pension funds and insurance companies, are calling on governments to phase out coal-fired power plants and put a meaningful... more »»
Exit polling indicates Peruvians vote to fight corruption
December 10, 2018 LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peruvian voters agreed to take on corruption Sunday, according to exit polls, as the South American nation struggles to end a scourge that has landed lawmakers, judges and even... more »»
The Latest: Pressure mounting on French leader over protests
December 10, 2018 PARIS (AP) — The latest on the unrest in France (all times local): 10:40 p.m. French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian says U.. more »»
China summons US envoy to protest detention of Huawei exec
December 10, 2018 BEIJING (AP) — China summoned the U.S. more »»
Copa Libertadores saga ends as River Plate wins in Madrid
December 10, 2018 MADRID (AP) — One of the most anticipated matches in South American soccer finally came to a conclusion in Madrid on Sunday, with River Plate celebrating victory over fierce Argentine rival Boca... more »»
River Plate wins Copa Libertadores final in Madrid
December 9, 2018 MADRID (AP) — One of the most anticipated matches in South American soccer finally came to a conclusion in Madrid on Sunday, with River Plate celebrating victory over fierce Argentine rival Boca... more »»
Think tank: Russia emerges as world's No. 2 arms producer
December 9, 2018 HELSINKI (AP) — A Swedish think tank said Monday that Russia has emerged as the world's second-largest arms producer after the United States. more »» |
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