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May 18, 2013 @ 2:38 am
SKorea says NKorea fires 3 short-range missiles
North Korea fired three short-range guided missiles into its eastern waters on Saturday, a South Korean official said. It routinely tests such missiles, but the latest launches came during a period of tentative diplomacy aimed at easing tensions. Continue reading > -
May 18, 2013 @ 2:19 am
Gunmen raid home in Iraq, kill 5 people
Iraqi authorities say gunmen have broken into the house of an anti-terrorism police officer in the southern suburbs of Baghdad, killing five people including him and his sleeping family. Continue reading > -
May 18, 2013 @ 1:16 am
French president signs gay marriage into law
French President Francois Hollande has signed a law authorizing gay marriage and adoption by same-sex couples, after months of nationwide protests and wrenching debate. Continue reading > -
May 18, 2013 @ 12:50 am
Afghan police chief shot dead outside home
Motorcycle-riding gunmen assassinated a police chief in front of his house after he led an anti-Taliban campaign in western Afghanistan, an official said Saturday. Continue reading > -
May 18, 2013 @ 12:09 am
Glance: Europe's Key Institutions
Following the chaotic bailout of Cyprus, top European Union officials are saying it's time to rethink how the region manages its crisis _ and who should be involved. Continue reading > -
May 18, 2013 @ 12:06 am
Top officials call to overhaul euro institutions
Engineering a financial bailout for Cyprus in March was such a chaotic process that top European officials say it is time to rethink how the region manages its crisis _ and who should be involved. Continue reading > -
May 17, 2013 @ 11:39 pm
Egyptians targeted with blasphemy charges
The pale, young Christian woman sat handcuffed in the courtroom, accused of insulting Islam while teaching history of religions to fourth-graders. A team of Islamist lawyers with long beards sang in unison, "All except the Prophet Muhammad." Continue reading > -
May 17, 2013 @ 11:11 pm
China arrests man over fake plane bomb threats
A man has been arrested for allegedly making fake bomb threats against several domestic flights bound for Shanghai, Chinese officials said Saturday. Continue reading > -
May 17, 2013 @ 10:38 pm
Canada abuzz over purported crack video of mayor
A video purportedly of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smoking crack has caused an uproar in Canada. Ford on Friday called the allegations "ridiculous." Continue reading > -
May 17, 2013 @ 9:55 pm
Myanmar leader frees prisoners ahead of US visit
Myanmar's president has pardoned at least 20 political prisoners just ahead of a historic visit to the United States that will highlight the two sides' improved relations brought about by the former pariah nation's democratic reforms. Continue reading > -
May 17, 2013 @ 8:28 pm
Southern China rains kill 55, leave 14 missing
Chinese authorities say rainstorms that battered southern China this week have killed 55 people and left 14 others missing. Continue reading > -
May 17, 2013 @ 5:00 pm
Mexico to create police unit to search for missing
Mexico's government says it will create a special investigative unit to search for the missing, heeding a request by relatives of the disappeared who have been on a hunger strike for nine days. Continue reading > -
May 17, 2013 @ 4:57 pm
OAS drug study eyes marijuana legalization
An Organization of American States study released Friday is calling for a serious discussion on legalizing marijuana. Continue reading > -
May 17, 2013 @ 3:47 pm
AP PHOTOS: Cuba's LGBT community celebrates
A week of drag shows, colorful marches and social and cultural events in Havana culminates Friday with celebrations of the International Day Against Homophobia. Continue reading > -
May 17, 2013 @ 1:45 pm
Egypt security forces clash with Cairo protesters
Egyptian security forces have fired tear gas at protesters hurling firebombs at them in central Cairo, hours after hundreds of opponents of Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi rallied peacefully in the streets denouncing his rule and demanding early presidential elections. Continue reading >