Germany's top diplomat calls for 'smart approach' to sanctions at start of Riyadh meeting on Syria
Germany’s foreign minister says sanctions against Syrian officials responsible for war crimes must remain in place but called ...
The rate of HMPV infections in northern China is declining, health official says
The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China is declining, a health official said, amid some international concern over a potential pandemic ...
Pope Francis baptizes 21 babies in annual ceremony at the Sistine Chapel
Pope Francis has baptised 21 babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday under the ceiling frescoed by Michelangelo, in what has ...
Comoros holds a parliamentary election boycotted by some opposition parties
MORONI, Comoros -- MORONI, Comoros (AP) — Comoros held a parliamentary election Sunday that some opposition leaders pledged to boycott, accusing President Azali Assoumani and his ruling party of ...
15 killed in explosion and fire at gas station in central Yemen
CAIRO -- An explosion at a gas station triggered a massive fire in central Yemen, killing at least 15 people, health ...
Fire in restaurant in northern Czech Republic kills 6 people
Officials says a fire in a restaurant in northern Czech Republic has killed six people and and left six others with serious injuries ...
Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as crews fight heavy winds to save homes and landmarks
The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area has risen to 16 as crews battle to cut off the spreading blazes before potentially strong winds return that could push the flames toward ...
A startup city in Kenya tries to tackle Africa's problem of urbanizing while poor
Tatu City outside Kenya's capital is a startup city, privately owned and with aspirations of eventually having a population of 250,000 ...
Steelers and coach Mike Tomlin end season on 5-game skid and make another early playoff exit
Unable to reverse the negative momentum of a late-season fade, the Pittsburgh Steelers disappeared from the playoffs with a humbling loss to their fiercest rival ...
States are preparing to help or thwart Trump's second-term plans
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, many elected officials in Republican and Democratic states are ...
Herro leads Heat with 32 points in a 119-98 win at Portland
Tyler Herro had 32 points, including seven 3-pointers, and the Miami Heat downed the Portland Trail Blazers 119-98 on ...
Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Powerball
The winning numbers in Saturday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 03-06-32-37-65, Powerball: 4 (three, six, thirty-two, thirty-seven, sixty-five, Powerball: four, Power Play: three) ...