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Hungary's fence on border with Serbia proving futile in efforts to stem flow of migrants
Hungary's border fence with Serbia is failing to stop the record-breaking influx of migrants seeking entry into the European Union.
ISIS propaganda images purport to show destruction of temple at Palmyra
BEIRUT – The Islamic State group has released propaganda images that purport to show militants laying explosives in and then blowing up the 2,000-year-old temple of Baalshamin in Syria's ancient caravan city of Palmyra. The images, posted Tuesday on social media by supporters of
Parent and teen weight relate to feeding practices
A new study helps identify which parents of teens are most likely to use feeding practices that have been linked with unhealthy outcomes, researchers say. Parents most often pressure their teen to eat when neither they nor the teen are overweight, while when parents and teens are
Activists say ISIS destroys temple at ancient Palmyra site
ISIS militants have reportedly destroyed the ancient Baalshamin Temple in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Palmyra, Syria, using heavy explosives.
Six people killed in Quebec sightseeing plane crash
Authorities in Quebec said that all six people on board a sightseeing seaplane were killed when the aircraft crashed on the province's North Shore Sunday afternoon. Transportation Safety Board of Canada spokesperson Julie Leroux told the Canadian Press that five passengers and on
Complain and see what I do then: Delhi biker to woman
New Delhi: A case of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation has been registered against a biker who allegedly abused a young woman in Tilak Nagar here, Police said on Monday. "We have registered an FIR against the biker under sections 354(a), 506 and 509 of the Indian Penal
Britain's foreign minister says UK must tread carefully in relationship with Iran
UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond emphasizes the need for careful diplomacy with Iran following the recent nuclear deal and embassy reopening.
Samsung courts iPhone switchers with $1 test drive
Samsung is confident that iPhone owners will love the Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge — so confident that the company is letting them try the new phones out for just a dollar. As part of the company's Ultimate Test Drive initiative, folks with iPhones can test Samsung's latest handsets
German vice-chancellor to visit refugee shelter at center of weekend far-right riots
German Vice-Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel visits a refugee shelter in Heidenau following violent protests by far-right groups.
Apple Turns Red for the Year
Apple shares dropped 4% as tech stocks face a market downturn. Investors are concerned about the company's heavy reliance on iPhone sales.
South Korea president vows broadcasts will continue until North apologizes for mine attack
PYONGYANG, North Korea – South Korea's president on Monday vowed a hard line and signaled Seoul's mounting frustration as marathon negotiations by senior officials from the rival Koreas stretched into a third day. Park Geun-hye said that without a clear North Korean apology for a
Thailand's police chief says blast probe hindered by broken security cameras in Bangkok
BANGKOK – Thailand's police chief said Monday the investigation into last week's bomb blast has been hampered by broken security cameras in central Bangkok along the main suspect's getaway route. National police chief Somyot Poompanmoung said that police were trying to "put piece
North Korea approves ‘final attack’ on South Korea as tensions increase in region
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared his front-line troops were in a "quasi-state of war" Friday and ordered them to prepare for battle, a day after the most serious confrontation with South Korea in years. A North Korean military official says a meeting of senior party and d
Apple rumor roundup: Is an ‘iPad Pro’ on deck?
As the deluge of news about the highly-anticipated next-generation “iPhone 6S” begins to hit the high mark, the focus shifted this week to Apple’s upcoming giant iPad. To be sure, Apple desperately needs to do something to keep its tablet interesting. Not only are sales of the iP
China ramping up publicity for military parade, not saying what other nations taking part
BEIJING – China is ramping up publicity for its upcoming World War II military parade, but officials still aren't saying what other countries are taking part in the spectacle. Propaganda officials escorted foreign journalists Saturday on a tour of a military base outside Beijing,
Israel warplanes strike southern Syria, 6 dead
Israeli airstrikes in southern Syria resulted in six deaths following a rocket attack on Israel, according to Syrian state television reports.
Bangkok bombing reflects new tools, new complications in long struggle to keep big cities safe
NEW DELHI – For generations, the world's cities have struggled to keep themselves safe. "Wall Street Explosion Kills 30; Injures 300," The New York Times' front page proclaimed after a bomb ripped through New York City's financial district. "Red Plot Seen in Blast." It was Septem
Fortune hunters say they've found long-lost Nazi treasure train in Poland
Two men say they've found a Nazi train that vanished during the last weeks of World War II and was rumored to contain gold, gems, and precious metals. A law firm in the town of Walbrzych in southwestern Poland told local media that it had been contacted by the men, one Pole and o
Death toll rises to 44 in Chinese city rocked by explosions
A massive warehouse explosion in the Chinese port city of Tianjin has resulted in 44 deaths and hundreds of injuries.
Kabul blasts kill 35, test Afghan president's peace plan
KABUL, Afghanistan – Two massive attacks in Kabul on Friday, one near a government and military complex in a residential area and the other a suicide bombing outside a police academy, killed at least 35 people, sending the strongest message yet to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani --