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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...

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...

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 —...

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