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Russia reinforces military presence in Crimea
March 8, 2014 SEVASTOPOL, Ukraine (AP) — Dozens of military trucks transporting heavily armed soldiers rumbled over Crimea's rutted roads Saturday as Russia reinforced its armed presence on the disputed... more »»
Oil slicks spotted in hunt for jet with 239 aboard
March 8, 2014 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Vietnamese air force planes spotted two large oil slicks Saturday in the region where a Malaysia Airlines jetliner disappeared, the first sign that the Boeing 777... more »»
Ailing Tymoshenko may get back operation in Berlin
March 8, 2014 BERLIN (AP) — Yulia Tymoshenko, Ukraine's former prime minister, has begun medical treatment at Berlin's Charite hospital, but the doctors caring for her said Saturday it's too soon to say how... more »»
Syrian forces wrest border town from rebels
March 8, 2014 BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian government forces seized a town from rebels near the Lebanese border on Saturday, their latest attempt to cut off opposition fighters' fluid supply lines from the country,... more »»
2 on missing Malaysia jet used stolen EU passports
March 8, 2014 MILAN (AP) — Foreign ministry officials in Rome and Vienna confirmed Saturday that names of two nationals listed on the manifest of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight match passports reported... more »»
Plea for peace and Ukraine's independence in Sochi
March 8, 2014 SOCHI, Russia (AP) — In the fading light in the mountains above Sochi, the athletes and flags from Russia and Ukraine appeared side by side Saturday, united by success on the opening day of actio... more »»
Domestic violence cases spark protests in Lebanon
March 8, 2014 BEIRUT (AP) — Nada Sabbagh received a brief, chilling telephone call from her son-in-law last month telling her: "Come to your daughter. I am going to kill he. more »»
4 nations urge US gas exports amid Ukraine crisis
March 8, 2014 WASHINGTON (AP) — Four Central European nations are urging the United States to boost natural gas exports to Europe as a hedge against the possibility that Russia could cut off its supply of gas... more »»
Egypt's military chief making plans for campaign
March 8, 2014 CAIRO (AP) — As he nears announcing a run for Egypt's presidency, Field Marshal Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has been focusing on preparing an economic program, senior generals and government officials... more »»
Oil slicks found in hunt for missing Malaysia jet
March 8, 2014 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Vietnamese air force planes on Saturday spotted two large oil slicks close to where a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 went missing earlier in the day, the first sign... more »»
South Africa: Mandela comrade stays in the game
March 8, 2014 JOHANNESBURG (AP) — One of Nelson Mandela's closest confidants is still challenging the powers that be, with plenty of guidance from his ancestors, the ancient Greeks. more »»
Stern Israeli airport security measures questioned
March 8, 2014 JERUSALEM (AP) — Jack Angelides was about to board a flight out of Israel's international airport when he was given a curious choice that baffles him to this day. more »»
Serbs decry plans to move Tesla's ashes to church
March 8, 2014 BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Hundreds of Serbs rallied Saturday against plans by the Serbian Orthodox Church and nationalist leaders to move the ashes of scientist and engineer Nikola Tesla from his... more »»
State Department: 3 Americans on missing plane
March 8, 2014 WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department confirms that three Americans were aboard the Malaysia Airlines jet that vanished Saturday. more »»
Militants apologize for killing Lebanese civilians
March 8, 2014 BEIRUT (AP) — A militant group issued a rare apology Saturday for a twin suicide bombing in Beirut that killed eight people and wounded dozens, including children from a nearby orphanage. more »»
Foreign military mission barred from Crimea
March 8, 2014 ARMIANSK, Ukraine (AP) — An Associated Press reporter says pro-Russian forces refused to let a foreign military mission enter Crimea on Saturday. more »»
Pistorius trial grips viewers worldwide
March 8, 2014 PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — During breaks in his murder trial, Oscar Pistorius sometimes confers intensely with his camp, murmuring in the ear of his chief defense lawyer. more »»
Vietnam spots oil slicks in hunt for missing jet
March 8, 2014 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Vietnamese air force planes on Saturday spotted two large oil slicks in the area where a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 vanished earlier in the day, the first sign tha... more »»
Russia may halt US inspections over sanctions
March 8, 2014 MOSCOW (AP) — Russia is considering a freeze of U.. more »»
Russian troops reported on move again in Crimea
March 8, 2014 SEVASTOPOL, Ukraine (AP) — Russia on Saturday was reported to be reinforcing its military presence in Crimea as Moscow's foreign minister ruled out any dialogue with Ukraine's new authorities,... more »» |
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