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Despite spat with US, Israeli leader fighting Iran nuke deal
February 27, 2015 JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington next week on a last-gasp effort to seal what he hopes will become his signature achievement: preventing Iran from... more »»
China bans ivory imports for 1 year to protect elephants
February 27, 2015 BEIJING (AP) — China imposed a one-year ban on ivory imports that took immediate effect Thursday amid criticism that its citizens' huge appetite for ivory has fueled poaching that threatens the... more »»
Victory for Argentine leader as judge rejects cover-up case
February 27, 2015 BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday firmly dismissed allegations that Argentine President Cristina Fernandez tried to cover up the involvement of Iranian officials in the... more »»
'Jihadi John' identified as London-raised college grad
February 26, 2015 LONDON (AP) — The world knows him as "Jihadi John," the masked, knife-wielding militant in videos showing Western hostages being beheaded by the Islamic State grou. more »»
Kendall Jenner struts for Fendi, Kate Mara cozy in Max Mara
February 26, 2015 MILAN (AP) — Shape and color engaged designers on the second day of Milan Fashion Week of womenswear previews for next autumn and winter, featuring shows by Fendi, Max Mara, Just Cavalli and Prada. more »»
Explosions in Nigerian towns in north kill at least 34
February 26, 2015 JOS, Nigeria (AP) — Explosions in Nigeria's north central city of Jos and the northeastern town of Biu over the past two days have killed at least 34 people, witnesses said Thursday. more »»
Victory for Argentine leader: Judge rejects cover-up case
February 26, 2015 BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday firmly dismissed allegations that Argentine President Cristina Fernandez tried to cover-up the involvement of Iranian officials in the... more »»
Militants abduct more Christians, smash ancient artifacts
February 26, 2015 BEIRUT (AP) — Islamic State militants seized more Christians from their homes in northeastern Syria in the past three days, bringing the total number abducted by the extremist group to over 220,... more »»
US: China is expanding its South China Sea outposts
February 26, 2015 WASHINGTON (AP) — China is expanding its outposts in the South China Sea to include stationing for ships and potential airfields as part of its "aggressive" effort to exert sovereignty, the U.S. more »»
'Jihadi John' raised in UK, studied computers, reports say
February 26, 2015 LONDON (AP) — The world knows him as "Jihadi John," the masked, knife-wielding militant in videos showing Western hostages being beheaded by the Islamic State group. more »»
Suicide bombing in northeast Nigeria kills 19, residents say
February 26, 2015 MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — A suicide bombing in the northeast Nigerian town of Biu killed about 19 people and injured 17, a day before the president made a visit to another town in another state... more »»
News Guide: Latest developments on Islamic State group
February 26, 2015 From Iraq and Syria, where Islamic State militants abducted Christians and destroyed Mesopotamian relics, to arrests of suspects in New York and a Muslim group in Britain shedding light on the... more »»
Oscar winner 'Ida' sparks accusations of being anti-Polish
February 26, 2015 WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Oscar-winning Polish film "Ida" has found an enthusiastic reception worldwide. But in Poland it has provoked a debate over whether the film is anti-Polish. more »»
10 Things to See: A week of top AP photos
February 26, 2015 Here's your look at highlights from the weekly AP photo report, a gallery featuring a mix of front-page photography, the odd image you might have missed and lasting moments our editors think you... more »»
China bans ivory imports for 1 year to protect elephants
February 26, 2015 BEIJING (AP) — China imposed a one-year ban on ivory imports that took immediate effect Thursday amid criticism that its citizens' huge appetite for ivory has fueled poaching that threatens the... more »»
South African tourism minister survives carjacking attempt
February 26, 2015 JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African's minister of tourism survived an attempted carjacking, as his bodyguards and the carjackers exchanged fire with the attackers, police said on Thursday. more »»
Aggressive owl sinks its talons into residents of Dutch town
February 26, 2015 PURMEREND, Netherlands (AP) — The residents of one Dutch town are cowering under umbrellas after an aggressive eagle owl started swooping out of the sky, sinking its talons into them and gouging... more »»
New name for Namibian town is a tongue-twister
February 26, 2015 JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A linguistic storm is brewing in coastal Luderitz, where some residents of the Namibian town are protesting plans to change its name to !Nami#nus. more »»
Jimmy Savile report finds widespread sex abuse with impunity
February 26, 2015 LONDON (AP) — Two new reports into widespread sex abuse by the late BBC entertainer Jimmy Savile have found that victims' complaints about his activities were ignored. more »»
Russia could cut off gas to Ukraine by 'end of week'
February 26, 2015 MOSCOW (AP) — Russia could cut off supplies to neighboring Ukraine by the end of the week if it does not get further payments from the country, state-owned gas company Gazprom said Thursday. more »» |
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