North Korea claims it tested first intercontinental missile
Tuesday, 4 July 2017, 13:17
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
North Korea on Tuesday claimed it successfully test-launched its first intercontinental ballistic missile, a potential game-changing development in what may be the world's most dangerous nuclear...
In Europe, Trump may discover if first impressions stick
Tuesday, 4 July 2017, 06:19
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
President Donald Trump will learn this week whether he gets a second chance to make a first impression as he returns to Europe and has his first encounter with Russia's Vladimir Putin. Trump's...
18 feared dead in fiery Bavarian bus crash; 30 injured
Monday, 3 July 2017, 15:23
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Eighteen people are feared dead after a bus carrying a group of German senior citizens crashed into a truck on a highway in Bavaria early Monday and burst into flames, police said. Thirty people...
Actor Paolo Villaggio, of Fantozzi fame, dies in Rome
Monday, 3 July 2017, 07:52
Last update: about 10 years ago
Italian actor Paolo Villaggio, famous for the Fantozzi character he created, has died in Rome this morning. He was 84. Villaggio was born in Genoa in 1932 and throughout his long career...
Arab nations extend deadline in Qatar crisis by 48 hours
Monday, 3 July 2017, 06:00
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Arab nations extended a deadline early Monday for Qatar to respond to their list of demands in a diplomatic crisis roiling the Gulf, saying Kuwait's emir requested the delay as part of his efforts to...
Israel's ex-PM Ehud Olmert released from prison
Sunday, 2 July 2017, 06:33
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Israel's Prison Service says former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has been released after serving time for corruption. Spokesman Assaf Librati says Olmert was freed early Sunday morning. Last...
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
Sunday, 2 July 2017, 06:19
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
A roundup of some of the most popular, but completely untrue, headlines of the week. None of these stories are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked...
Little Rock Police: Several injured after nightclub shooting
Saturday, 1 July 2017, 13:54
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Little Rock Police say they are investigating a shooting at an Arkansas nightclub that left at least 17 people injured. Little Rock police chief Kenton Buckner told KTHV that the shooting early...
Pope declines to renew mandate for German doctrine chief
Saturday, 1 July 2017, 13:53
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Pope Francis declined Saturday to renew the mandate of the Vatican's conservative doctrine chief, tapping instead a deputy to lead the powerful congregation that handles sex abuse cases and guarantees...
French far-right leader charged with alleged EU funds misuse
Saturday, 1 July 2017, 06:46
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was charged Friday with allegedly misusing European Parliament funds to pay two parliamentary aides who also work at her National Front headquarters. Her lawyer...