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Lebanese rockets hit Israel as hostilities escalate
Rocket fire from Lebanon hit northern Israel Friday, a move that has led Israeli officials to suspect Lebanese militants may be joining the four-day conflict between Israel and Gaza militants. The Lebanese military said three rockets were fired toward Israel around 6 a.m. and the
Obama tells Netanyahu US willing to negotiate cease-fire between Israel, Hamas
President Obama offered the help of the United States on Thursday in negotiating a cease-fire to end escalating violence between Israel and Hamas, as world leaders warned of an urgent need to avoid another Israeli-Palestinian war that could engulf the fragile region. In a phone c
Israel launches new Gaza airstrikes, reportedly intercepts rocket targeting Tel Aviv
Israeli television reported Tuesday that a rocket aimed at Tel Aviv was intercepted by its "Iron Dome" defense system after the country carried out airstrikes on at least 100 sites in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip as part of a new offensive aimed at halting rocket attacks by militan
Suicide bomber kills 4 in attack on air force bus in Afghanistan's capital
Afghan security officials say a suicide bomber has attacked an air force bus in the capital Kabul, killing at least four people. The Defense Ministry said in a statement that the attack early Wednesday killed four officers and wounded five others. But army Gen. Kadamshah Shahim s
'We will attack': Ukrainian president ends unilateral ceasefire with pro-Russian separatists
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said he was abandoning a unilateral cease-fire in the conflict with pro-Russian separatists and sending military forces back on the offensive after talks with Russia and European leaders failed to start a broader peace process. Poroshenko's de
Advani praises PM, says Modi has scored 'Triple Century'
Senior BJP leader L K Advani on Sunday likened Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a batsman who becomes Captain in the very first Test match he plays and scores a triple century. Advani used the cricket analogy to praise Modi for leading the party and the national alliance it leads
Pope asks Iraq leaders to use dialogue to avoid further warfare
Pope Francis asked Iraq leaders to use dialogue to avoid further warfare there, during his weekly address in St. Peter's Square after Mass -- his first major public ceremony since health problems forced a spate of canceled appointments. "The news from Iraq is unfortunately very s
Iraq militants executed at least 160 captives, human rights group says
Iraqi insurgents executed at least 160 captives earlier this month in the northern city of Tikrit, Human Rights Watch said Friday, citing an analysis of satellite imagery and grisly photos released by the militants. The U.S.-based rights group said militants from the Islamic Stat
With Indian government pushing Hindi, English-educated bureaucracy scrambles for dictionaries
For the past two weeks, the top civil servants in India's labyrinthine bureaucracy have been sent back to school. Graduate degrees are commonplace in this crowd. Plenty have diplomas from Oxford, Cambridge or Harvard, and most were raised speaking English — the language used in m
Islamic militant group posts images that appear to show mass killings in Iraq
As Iraq’s government bolstered Baghdad's defenses Sunday, the Islamic militant group that captured two major cities last week posted graphic photos that appeared to show its fighters massacring dozens of captured Iraqi soldiers. The pictures on a militant website appear to show m
Russia aims to bolster ties with North Korea
Angry with the West's response over Ukraine and eager to diversify its options, Russia is moving rapidly to bolster ties with North Korea in a diplomatic nose-thumbing that could complicate the U.S.-led effort to squeeze Pyongyang into giving up its nuclear weapons program. Russi
Ukraine military helicopter shot down, leaving 14 troops and general dead
A Ukrainian military general and 14 soldiers were killed when their helicopter was shot down in eastern Ukraine Thursday, the country’s acting president said. Oleksandr Turchynov said rebels used a portable air defense missile to down the helicopter over the city of Slovyansk. He
Deadly respiratory disease MERS spreads to Iran
Two cases of MERS, the deadly respiratory disease originating in Saudi Arabia, have been confirmed in Iran, according to the country’s health officials. MERS, the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, or Corona Virus, is an often-fatal pneumonia, bringing on a severe cough and high f
Nigeria's military, president apparently split over how to rescue kidnapped girls
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria's military chiefs and the president are apparently split over how to free nearly 300 schoolgirls abducted by Islamic extremists, with the military saying use of force endangers the hostages and the president reportedly ruling out a prisoner-hostage swap.
Ousted Thai education minister condemns military coup as 'abrogation of democracy'
A Cabinet minister who defied an order to report to Thailand's new military junta emerged Tuesday from hiding to condemn last week's coup in the first public comment from a member of the former government. Education Minister Chaturon Chaisang had defied a summons to report to the
Calif. gov declares state of emergency as wildfires scorch San Diego County
California Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency in San Diego County Wednesday after temperatures approaching 100 degrees and gusting winds fueled nine wildfires covering 14 square miles Wednesday. No major injuries were reported, but thousands were forced to flee burnin
Apple to unveil iPhone 6 in August, earlier than expected - report
Apple Inc will unveil the next incarnation of its popular iPhone series in August, one month earlier than industry watchers were generally expecting, Taiwanese media reported on Friday citing unidentified supply-chain sources. A 4.7-inch screen version of the iPhone 6 will reach
Russia marks Victory Day with vast annual Red Square military parade
Thousands of Russian troops are marching on Red Square in the annual Victory Day parade in a proud display of the nation's military might amid the escalating tensions over Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin made no reference to the situation in Ukraine when he opened Friday's para
350 dead, thousands missing after Afghanistan landslide buries village
KABUL, Afghanistan – A landslide triggered by heavy rain buried large sections of a remote northeastern Afghan village on Friday, killing at least 350 people and leaving more than 2,000 missing. Villagers looked on helplessly and the governor appealed for shovels to help dig thro
Newly arrived virus spread by mosquitoes is rapidly gaining foothold across the Caribbean
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A recently arrived mosquito-borne virus that causes an abrupt onset of high fever and intense joint pain is rapidly gaining a foothold in many spots of the Caribbean, health experts said Thursday. There are currently more than 4,000 confirmed cases of the fast