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Violence erupts amid Gaza cease-fire, 2 Palestinians killed
August 10, 2018 JERUSALEM (AP) — Violence erupted at the Gaza border Friday after the territory's militant Islamic Hamas rulers and Israel appeared to be honoring a cease-fire that ended two days of intense... more »»
The Latest: Israel says it struck Hamas position in Gaza
August 10, 2018 JERUSALEM (AP) — The Latest on tensions between Israel and the Palestinians (all times local): 8:10 p.m. more »»
The Latest: French police detain 2 in flooded campsite probe
August 10, 2018 PARIS (AP) — The Latest on floods and poor weather in Europe (all times local): 6:50 p.m. more »»
9-year-old chess prodigy wins fight to stay in Britain
August 10, 2018 LONDON (AP) — A 9-year-old India-born chess prodigy whose fight to stay in Britain drew international attention can remain in the country, the U.K. government said Frida. more »»
Romanian expatriates stage anti-govt protest in Bucharest
August 10, 2018 BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Thousands of Romanians who live abroad flocked to an anti-government protest in Bucharest on Friday, urging the left-wing government to resign and call an early election. more »»
Russian PM strongly warns US against ramping up sanctions
August 10, 2018 MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's prime minister sternly warned the United States against ramping up sanctions, saying Friday that Moscow would retaliate with economic, political and unspecified "other"... more »»
UN panel signals concern over China's treatment of Uighurs
August 10, 2018 BERLIN (AP) — A U.N. anti-discrimination committee is signaling concern over China's treatment of the Uighur Muslim minority as it considers Beijing's record over recent year. more »»
The Latest: Zimbabwe opposition challenges election in court
August 10, 2018 HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — The Latest on Zimbabwe's election (all times local): 5:20 p.m. more »»
Italian wine harvest begins, productive year forecast
August 10, 2018 ROME (AP) — The Italian wine grape harvest season has started with Pinot and Chardonnay grapes in the northern Lombardy's Franciacorta region, with experts anticipating a better year after an... more »»
Historic wooden church in northwest Russia destroyed by fire
August 10, 2018 MOSCOW (AP) — An 18th-century church widely seen as a marvel of Russia's wooden architecture has been destroyed by a fire. more »»
The Latest: Floods destroy campsite, restaurants in France
August 10, 2018 PARIS (AP) — The Latest on floods and poor weather in Europe (all times local): 2:25 p.. more »»
Taliban try to take Afghan city in brazen assault, kill 14
August 10, 2018 KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban launched a multi-pronged attack in attempts to overrun a provincial capital in Afghanistan on Friday, hiding inside people's homes before slipping into city... more »»
Lebanese diva breaks taboo with clip announcing cancer fight
August 10, 2018 BEIRUT (AP) — It was an unusual way to reveal a struggle against cancer, particularly in a part of the world where the illness is still largely considered a private matter and taboo. more »»
Scandinavia faces high winds; storms hit France, Germany
August 10, 2018 BERLIN (AP) — Authorities in Scandinavia warned of high winds on Friday amid storms that followed a long spell of hot, dry weather, while Germany's national railway worked to reopen routes closed... more »»
Turkey's currency nosedives on economic concerns, US dispute
August 10, 2018 ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The Turkish currency plunged on Friday, raising questions about the country's financial stability, as investors worried about the president's unorthodox economic policies an... more »»
Still there for you: 'Friends' most-viewed UK streaming show
August 10, 2018 LONDON (AP) — Almost 15 years after it was canceled, "Friends" is still there for British viewers. The catchphrase-generating New York sitcom is the most popular show on U.K. more »»
After Indonesia quake, a new worry: deadly aftershocks
August 10, 2018 MATARAM, Indonesia (AP) — After a deadly earthquake devastated the Indonesian island of Lombok last weekend, Husni Handayani thought the worst was over. more »»
Greece lashes out at Russia's expulsion of Greek diplomats
August 10, 2018 ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece lashed out Friday at Russia's expulsion of Greek diplomats from Moscow this week, as a spat between the two traditionally friendly countries grew more acrimonious. more »»
Thousands in China mosque standoff over demolition plan
August 10, 2018 BEIJING (AP) — Thousands of Muslims gathered at a mosque in northwestern China on Friday to protest its planned demolition in a rare, public pushback to the government's efforts to rewrite how... more »»
In northeast India, the politics of citizenship flares anew
August 10, 2018 MAYONG, India (AP) — The rice farmer doesn't know how it happened. Abdul Mannan just knows a mistake was made somewhere. more »» |
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