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Australia's knighting of Prince Philip prompts puzzlement
January 26, 2015 SYDNEY (AP) — Australia's prime minister on Monday dismissed criticism of his decision to make the husband of Queen Elizabeth II an Australian knight, saying Prince Philip has a long history of... more »»
Aer Lingus confirms IAG takeover bid at 2.55 euros per share
January 26, 2015 DUBLIN (AP) — Aer Lingus announced Monday that British Airways parent IAG has made an improved takeover offer of 2.55 euros ($2. more »»
Greece's Syriza to form gov't after election victory
January 26, 2015 ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's Syriza party gained the key backing needed to form a government Monday, creating a surprise alliance with a small right-wing party that signals possible... more »»
Malaysia Air site hacked by group claiming support for IS
January 26, 2015 HONG KONG (AP) — The website of Malaysia Airlines was hacked Monday by a group that proclaimed support for the militant Islamic State group and also vowed to release data stolen from the site. more »»
Japan seeks Jordan's help on gaining hostage's release
January 26, 2015 TOKYO (AP) — Japan sought help from Jordan and other countries Monday in its race to save a hostage held by the extremist Islamic State group, with no signs of progress on securing his release. more »»
Obama: Counterterrorism operations in Yemen not affected
January 26, 2015 NEW DELHI (AP) — President Barack Obama defended his counterterrorism strategy in tumultuous Yemen Sunday, saying efforts to root out a dangerous al-Qaida affiliate there would not be affected by... more »»
Greek radical left wins election, threatening market turmoil
January 26, 2015 ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A radical left-wing party vowing to end Greece's painful austerity program won a historic victory in Sunday's parliamentary elections, setting up a showdown with the... more »»
Japan working to gain IS hostage's release, analyzing video
January 26, 2015 TOKYO (AP) — Japan was working Monday to coordinate efforts with Jordan and other countries to save a hostage held by the extremist Islamic State group. more »»
Ukraine: Phone calls prove rebels attacked city, killed 30
January 26, 2015 KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's president said Sunday that intercepted radio and telephone conversations prove that Russia-backed separatists were responsible for firing the rockets that pounded... more »»
Japan stunned by video claiming death of 1 of 2 IS hostages
January 26, 2015 TOKYO (AP) — From the prime minister to ordinary people, Japanese were shocked Sunday at a video purportedly showing one of two Japanese hostages of the extremist Islamic State group had been... more »»
Greek radical left wins election, threatening market turmoil
January 25, 2015 ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A radical left-wing party vowing to end Greece's painful austerity program won a historic victory in Sunday's parliamentary elections, setting the stage for a showdown with... more »»
Obama: Counterterrorism operations in Yemen not affected
January 25, 2015 NEW DELHI (AP) — President Barack Obama defended his counterterrorism strategy in tumultuous Yemen Sunday, saying efforts to root out a dangerous al-Qaida affiliate there would not be affected by... more »»
Cuba digs in heels on concessions as part of better US ties
January 25, 2015 HAVANA (AP) — The start of talks on repairing 50 years of broken relations appears to have left President Raul Castro's government focused on winning additional concessions without giving in to U. more »»
UK reviewing security after hoax call to Cameron
January 25, 2015 LONDON (AP) — British officials are reviewing security measures Sunday after a hoax caller pretending to be the director of the government's eavesdropping agency managed to get through to Prime... more »»
Boko Haram attacks northeastern Nigerian city, scores killed
January 25, 2015 MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — In fierce fighting Sunday that killed more than 200 combatants, Nigerian troops clashed with Islamic extremists who attacked Maiduguri, the biggest city in northeastern... more »»
Images of shot Egypt protester revive criticism of police
January 25, 2015 CAIRO (AP) — Images of a mortally wounded protester, blood running down her face and hair as she was lifted from the pavement by a comrade, have touched off powerful criticism of Egypt's... more »»
Kerry in Nigeria to warn against postelection violence
January 25, 2015 LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — In a rare high-level visit to Africa's most populous country, U.S. more »»
Zambia: Edgar Lungu sworn in as new president
January 25, 2015 LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Edgar Lungu was sworn in as Zambia's new president Sunday. "I am humbled eternally and debted to you all, my fellow citizens," said Lungu at the inauguration ceremony. more »»
Iran foreign minister summoned to explain stroll with Kerry
January 25, 2015 TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has been summoned before parliament to explain his recent public stroll with U.S. more »»
Iranian lawmakers honor Guard commander over IS victories
January 25, 2015 TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian lawmakers are publicly praising a senior Guard commander for his work fighting the militant Islamic State group. more »» |
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