Some 1,400 migrants rescued off Libyan coast
Some 1,400 migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean were rescued Thursday off the coast of Libya, according to the Italian coastguard, which coordinated the operations conducted mainly by aid...
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Saudi coalition violated law with Yemen funeral strike: U.N. monitors
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – A Saudi Arabia-led military campaign in Yemen violated international humanitarian law with a so-called "double tap" air strike on a funeral gathering...
What to expect in the fight for Mosul
The offensive to recapture Mosul from Islamic State jihadists has so far progressed faster than planners anticipated, but military experts fear the fighting could get tougher as US-backed Iraqi...
US soldier killed by roadside bomb in northern Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — An American soldier died on Thursday from wounds sustained in a bombing in northern Iraq, the U.S. military said.
Giant panda Bao Bao to leave United States for China
Bao Bao the female giant panda will leave the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. early next year and move to China under a breeding agreement, officials at the zoo...
Scotsman Warren takes 1-shot lead at Portugal Masters
VILAMOURA, Portugal (AP) — Scottish golfer Marc Warren birdied the first six holes in shooting an 8-under 63 and taking the Portugal Masters lead on Thursday.
EU condemns Russia role in Syria, mulls more sanctions
European Union leaders at a summit in Brussels were considering a draft text on Thursday that would condemn attacks by the Syrian and Russian military on Aleppo and threaten...
Palestinians give glimpse of Jericho mosaic
The Palestinians on Thursday gave a rare glimpse of one of the Middle East's finest mosaic floors near the occupied West Bank city of Jericho, AFP journalists said. It...
Russia's Lavrov, U.S. Kerry discuss Syria by phone: statement
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry discussed the Syria crisis by phone on Thursday, the Russian foreign ministry said in...
Brazil charges 21 over deaths in mine dam collapse: prosecutor
Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – A Brazilian federal prosecutor announced qualified manslaughter charges Thursday against 21 people, including senior executives, allegedly responsible for the deadly collapse of the Samarco...
