Austria suggests interning migrants on Greek islands
Monday, 6 June 2016, 07:54
Last update: about 11 years ago
Associated Press
Austria's foreign minister is proposing interning migrants on Greek islands. In a newspaper interview, Sebastian Kurz says Europe could copy Australia's model of intercepting...
Libya's UN-backed Prime Minister says victory over IS is near
Monday, 6 June 2016, 07:49
Last update: about 11 years ago
Associated Press
The prime minister of Libya's U.N.-backed government says "total victory" against the Islamic State group in its main stronghold is near, as forces close in on the coastal city of Sirte. Fayez...
Pope Francis proclaims two new saints in canonization Mass
Sunday, 5 June 2016, 16:15
Last update: about 11 years ago
Associated Press
Pope Francis proclaimed two new saints on Sunday: A Lutheran convert who hid Jews during World War II and the Polish founder of the first men's religious order dedicated to the immaculate...
Referendum offered money for nothing, and the Swiss say 'no'
Sunday, 5 June 2016, 16:14
Last update: about 11 years ago
Associated Press
Swiss voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposal that would have guaranteed everyone in the Alpine nation an unconditional basic income, according to projections published Sunday by public broadcaster...
Watch: For final farewell, Ali will draw the world to his hometown
Sunday, 5 June 2016, 06:44
Last update: about 11 years ago
Associated Press
Muhammad Ali crafted the plan for his final tribute years ago, long before he died. On Friday, his family will honor him just like he planned, with a global celebration in his hometown. A...
Man dies days after being bitten by shark off west Australia
Sunday, 5 June 2016, 06:41
Last update: about 11 years ago
Associated Press
A surfer whose leg was bitten off by a shark last week in waters off western Australia has died at a hospital from his injuries. The brother of 29-year-old Ben Gerring thanked the "heroes" who...
Handout or no? Swiss mull $2,500 monthly income for all
Saturday, 4 June 2016, 19:09
Last update: about 11 years ago
Associated Press
Would you accept about $2,500 from your government every month, no questions asked? Swiss voters get a choice Sunday in a referendum that, while not specifying a figure, asks if they want...
Tanker carries 221 shipwreck survivors to safety in Italy
Saturday, 4 June 2016, 18:13
Last update: about 11 years ago
Associated Press
A Norwegian tanker carrying 221 migrants who survived a shipwreck Friday is expected to arrive shortly at the Italian port of Augusta on the island of Sicily. The Greek coast guard says Saturday...