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Man accused of throwing 100 eggs at Ohio home pleads guilty

Friday, 2 September 2016, 15:19 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

A man accused of pelting the Ohio home of a former neighbor with eggs more than 100 times over a year has pleaded guilty to a charge of inducing panic. Cuyahoga County court records show...

Pope Francis removes bishop accused of accepting problem priests

Friday, 2 September 2016, 14:32 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of an Italian bishop who welcomed into his diocese priests accused of, and in some cases convicted of, sexual abuse, homicide and other crimes. The...

Turkish president to EU on migrant deal: where is the money?

Friday, 2 September 2016, 14:14 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Turkey's president accused the European Union on Friday of failing to deliver funds it promised as part of a deal to stop migrants crossing the Aegean Sea. The EU rejected the charges. Recep...

Year after iconic photo of dead son, dad says little changed

Friday, 2 September 2016, 13:33 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

The father of a 3-year-old boy whose lifeless body photographed on a Turkish beach drew the world's attention to the plight of refugees says little has changed in the year since. Abdullah Kurdi,...

Scottish leader calls for 'new conversation' on independence

Friday, 2 September 2016, 12:40 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon says support for Scottish independence is growing and that the time is right for a "new conversation" on independence because of Britain's decision to...

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