Poland's president signs law despite EU concerns media is threatened
Thursday, 7 January 2016, 14:25
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
Poland's president signed a new law giving the government control of state radio and television, despite concerns from the European Union, an official said Thursday. Andrzej Duda signed the...
Iran says a Saudi-led airstrike hit Iranian Embassy in Yemen
Thursday, 7 January 2016, 13:38
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
Iran on Thursday accused the Saudi-led coalition battling Shiite rebels in Yemen of hitting its embassy there in an overnight airstrike, but the building bore no visible damage. The accusation...
South Korea announces start of anti-North propaganda broadcasts
Thursday, 7 January 2016, 12:23
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
In response to North Korea's latest nuclear test, South Korea on Thursday announced it would resume cross-border propaganda broadcasts that Pyongyang considers an act of war. Seoul also began talks...
Updated (2): Libya truck bomb kills at least 60 policemen, wounds 200
Thursday, 7 January 2016, 11:46
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
At least 60 people have been killed after a truck bomb targeted a police training centre in the western Libyan city of Zliten, reports say. Media in Libya said the attack struck the al-Jahfal...
Updated: Britain's Cameron in Germany to pursue quest for EU changes
Thursday, 7 January 2016, 09:37
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
British Prime Minister David Cameron sought to push forward his campaign for changes to the European Union during a visit to Germany Thursday, arguing that his proposals would benefit the EU as well...