Category Archives: World
Syrian activists say airstrike on mosque kills at least 35
BEIRUT - An airstrike on a mosque in a rebel-held area of northern Syria on Thursday killed at least 35 people, first responders and activists said. The Syrian Civil Defence, volunteer paramedics know...
Mar 16, 2017
South Korea finds a home for 2 puppies Park left behind
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - South Korea’s presidential office has found a home for two of the nine dogs former President Park Geun-hye left behind when she was forced out of office over a corrup...
Mar 16, 2017
Trafficker says he met with the Honduran president's brother
NEW YORK - A convicted drug trafficker testified in a New York courtroom on Thursday that he met with the brother of current Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez to get the Central American count...
Mar 16, 2017
EMT struck, killed, by stolen ambulance in New York City
NEW YORK - An emergency medical technician in New York City was killed Thursday when she was struck and dragged by her own ambulance that had just been stolen, police said. Police said Yadira Arroyo, ...
Mar 16, 2017
Analysis: Trump learning that in White House, words matter
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump is learning a harsh lesson: In the White House, words matter. The new president’s rhetoric, along with commentary from his advisers and associates, was at the heart of ...
Mar 16, 2017
Mom found guilty but mentally ill in child bathtub drownings
PITTSBURGH - A woman charged with drowning her two youngest sons in their bathtub because she wanted to be a better mother to their older brother was found guilty but mentally ill of third-degree murd...
Mar 16, 2017
ACLU challenges Trump's travel ban in Michigan
DETROIT - President Donald Trump and federal agencies are being sued in Detroit over his revised ban on travel to the U.S. by people from six predominantly Muslim countries. The lawsuit was filed Thur...
Mar 16, 2017
Did Erdogan, Trump hurt Geert Wilders' bid for Dutch power?
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - If far-right Geert Wilders is looking for somebody to blame for his disappointing showing in the Dutch election, he could point to a couple of possible candidates: Turkish Pre...
Mar 16, 2017
New to the job, prosecutor takes on anti-death penalty fight
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Florida prosecutor who thrust herself into the forefront of the anti-death penalty movement is a political novice who was elected just seven months ago. Aramis Ayala, a Democrat an...
Mar 16, 2017
Chinese artist Ai brings new refugee-themed piece to Prague
PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Chinese conceptual artist and political activist Ai Weiwei has placed his latest refugee-themed installation - a black rubber boat with 258 figures onboard - in Prague, the ca...
Mar 16, 2017
