Yemen's al-Qaida claims Paris attack, vows more violence
Thursday, 15 January 2015, 07:52
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Yemen's al-Qaida branch on Wednesday confirmed it carried out last week's deadly assault on a French satirical newspaper to avenge cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad, as it called for unity...
Model who says actor Bill Cosby drugged her meets with detectives
Thursday, 15 January 2015, 06:53
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
A model who claims Bill Cosby drugged and sexually abused her at the Playboy Mansion met with Los Angeles police on Tuesday to pursue criminal charges against the comedian over the 2008...
Watch: At least 10 killed when prison bus strikes train in Texas
Wednesday, 14 January 2015, 21:32
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
At least 10 people were killed Wednesday when a bus carrying state prisoners skidded off an icy highway in Texas, slid down an embankment and collided with a passing train, a county sheriff...
As eurozone eyes new stimulus plan, some question its merits
Wednesday, 14 January 2015, 16:31
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
With the eurozone facing the possibility of years-long economic stagnation, its central bank is expected to soon announce its biggest stimulus measure yet. That sounds like it should be cause for...
Analysis: New Charlie Hebdo reaches global audience, dismays Muslims
Wednesday, 14 January 2015, 15:25
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
A week ago, Charlie Hebdo was a niche publication little known outside France, with a circulation of 60,000. On Wednesday the satirical newspaper's first issue since last week's deadly attack on its...
Italy's president Napolitano quits as promised; scramble's on for next
Wednesday, 14 January 2015, 12:54
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Italy's President Giorgio Napolitano has resigned as promised, less than two years after accepting an unprecedented second term as head of state because squabbling lawmakers couldn't agree on a...
European court: OK for London taxis to drive in the bus lane
Wednesday, 14 January 2015, 12:51
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
A European Union court has handed London's embattled taxi drivers some good news — they can keep their right to drive in bus lanes. Drivers of London's iconic — but expensive —...