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Yemeni rebels strike Saudi airport ahead of US-Saudi talks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - One person was killed and seven others were wounded in an attack by Iranian-allied Yemeni rebels on an airport in Saudi Arabia Sunday evening, the Saudi military said, as...
Jun 25, 2019
North Korea says Kim received 'excellent' letter from Trump
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - U.S. President Donald Trump sent North Korean leader Kim Jong Un an "excellent" letter, the North's state-run news agency reported Sunday, quoting Kim as saying he would "s...
Jun 25, 2019
Climate activists end their blockade of German coal mine
BERLIN - Hundreds of climate activists called an end to their protest Sunday inside one of Germany's biggest open-pit mines after police repeatedly ordered them to leave, citing life-threatening dange...
Jun 25, 2019
Ethiopia says military chief killed, regional coup failed
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - Ethiopia's military chief was shot to death by his bodyguard amid a failed coup attempt against a regional government north of the capital, Addis Ababa, the prime minister said...
Jun 25, 2019
Opposition win in Istanbul a blow to Turkey's Erdogan
ISTANBUL - The opposition candidate for mayor of Istanbul celebrated a landmark win Sunday in a closely watched repeat election that ended weeks of political tension and broke the long hold President ...
Jun 25, 2019
Feds probe 'quality' of repairs on plane in Hawaii crash
HONOLULU - Federal investigators will review repair and inspection records on the skydiving plane that became inverted before crashing shortly after takeoff on Oahu's North Shore, killing all 11 peopl...
Jun 25, 2019
Bikers bid goodbye to 7 motorcyclists killed in crash
COLUMBIA, N.H. - A long-planned Blessing of the Bikes ceremony for motorcycle enthusiasts became a scene of mourning and reflection Sunday as about 400 people paid tribute to seven bikers killed in a ...
Jun 25, 2019
Democratic candidate Sanders to speak at black press meeting
CINCINNATI - Democratic presidential contender Sen. Bernie Sanders will be the featured speaker at a black press convention that begins Tuesday evening in Cincinnati. National Newspaper Publishers Ass...
Jun 25, 2019
Tributes to Michael Jackson flow on 10th death anniversary
LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson's estate paid tribute to his artistry and charity Tuesday as fans make final preparations for gatherings to celebrate his memory on the 10th anniversary of the King of Po...
Jun 25, 2019
The world's Indigenous speakers gather in Victoria to revitalize languages
VANCOUVER - Sto:lo Nation educator Ethel Gardner is confident that the fate of the Coast Salish language Halq'emeylem is looking up, despite its classification as critically endangered by UNESCO. "The...
Jun 25, 2019
