Spain ruling party could be out with big vote for upstarts
Monday, 21 December 2015, 06:11
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
A strong showing Sunday by a pair of upstart parties in Spain's general election upended the country's traditional two-party system, with the ruling Popular Party winning the most votes but falling...
91 missing from landslide that buries buildings in China
Monday, 21 December 2015, 06:07
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
Rescuers were searching Monday for at least 91 missing people a day after a mountain of excavated soil and construction waste buried dozens of buildings when it swept through an industrial park...
'Star Wars' blasts opening weekend record with $238 million
Sunday, 20 December 2015, 18:06
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
To say that the force is strong with this one isn't nearly enough. Studio estimates on Sunday say "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" brought in a galactic $238 million over the weekend, making it the...
Explosion devastates Russian apartment building, injures 8
Sunday, 20 December 2015, 15:34
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
An explosion that Russian officials blamed on gas has devastated an apartment building in a southern Russian city, sending eight people to the hospital and leaving about 150 residents...
Prague zoo claims to have the longest salamander on Earth
Sunday, 20 December 2015, 15:32
Last update: about 12 years ago
Prague Zoo says it likely has the longest Chinese giant salamander now on Earth. The critically endangered animal is the largest amphibian on the planet. In a statement Sunday, the zoo says...
Pope praises diplomatic accords on Libyan, Syrian conflicts
Sunday, 20 December 2015, 15:27
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
Pope Francis is praising a diplomacy-backed plan for a cease-fire in Syria's war as well as a recent breakthrough in efforts toward creating a national unity government in Libya. In comments to...