German Automakers Face Heat Over Diesel Exhaust Tests Carried Out On Monkeys And Humans
Public criticism of the German auto industry has escalated on reports that diesel exhaust tests were carried out on both monkeys and humans.
Furniture For All: IKEA Founder Ingvar Kamprad Dies At 91
Ingvar Kamprad, the IKEA founder who turned a small-scale mail order business into a global furniture empire, has died at 91, the company said Sunday.
Officials Say 95 Killed, 158 Wounded In Afghan Car Bombing
A suicide bomber driving an ambulance killed at least 95 people and wounded 158 more in an attack claimed by the Taliban in the Afghan capital Kabul, authorities said. The bombing Saturday came just a week after Taliban militants killed 22 at an international hotel in the city.
'Nutella Riots' Break Out In France Over Discounted Jars Of The Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread
Fights and riots were reported at several supermarkets in France as shoppers tried to get their hands on discounted jars of Nutella.
Trump Joins World Leaders in Davos for Econ Forum
President Trump is taking part in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
US Strikes Kill Up To 150 Islamic State Fighters In Syria
U.S. military officials say American airstrikes in Syria on Saturday killed up to 150 Islamic State fighters in a command center in the Middle Euphrates River Valley.
Philippine Volcano Spews Fountains of Lava, Big Ash Plumes
The Philippinesβ most active volcano spewed fountains of lava and massive ash plumes overnight and Tuesday morning after authorities warned a violent eruption may be imminent.
Drone Rescue Off Australian Beach Heralded As World-First
A flying drone has dropped a flotation device to two teens caught in a riptide in heavy seas off the Australian coast in what officials describe as a world-first rescue.
Cranberries Singer Dolores O'Riordan Dead At 46
Dolores OβRiordan, lead singer of Irish rock band The Cranberries, died suddenly on Monday. She was 46.
North Korea to Join Olympics in South Korea as Tensions Ease
The rival Koreas took steps toward reducing their bitter animosity during rare talks Tuesday, as North Korea agreed to send a delegation to next monthβs Winter Olympics in South Korea and reopen a military hotline.
In Small Breakthrough, Koreas Will Meet for Talks on Tuesday
The rival Koreas will sit down for their first formal talks in more than two years next week to find ways to cooperate on the Winter Olympics in the South and to improve their abysmal ties, Seoul officials said Friday. While a positive sign after last yearβs threats of nuclear war, the Koreas have a long history of failing to move past their deep animosity.
Pro-Government Rallies in Iran After Days of Protest, Unrest
Tens of thousands of Iranians took part in pro-government demonstrations in several cities across the country on Wednesday, state media reported, a move apparently seeking to calm nerves after a week of protests against the government and unrest that has killed at least 21 people.
N. Korea Reopens Cross-Border Communications with S. Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reopened a key cross-border communication channel with South Korea for the first time in nearly two years Wednesday as the rivals explored the possibility of sitting down and talking after months of acrimony and fears of war.
Trump Boasts Of Bigger βNuclear Buttonβ Than North Koreaβs
President Donald Trump boasted Tuesday that he has a bigger and more powerful βnuclear buttonβ than North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
American Blogger Logan Paul Apologizes for Gruesome YouTube video
American blogger Logan Paul apologized Tuesday after getting slammed for a video he shared on YouTube that appeared to show a body hanging in a Japanese forest known as a suicide spot.
Iran State TV Says 9 Killed in Nationwide Protests, Unrest
Clashes overnight between protesters and security forces in Iran killed nine people, state television reported Tuesday, including some rioters who tried to storm a police station to steal weapons.
10 Americans Killed in Costa Rica Plane Crash
Ten Americans are dead after a plane crash in Costa Rica. A total of twelveΒ people were killed, including a family from New York.
Fireworks, Crystal Ball Help Usher In 2018 Around The World
From spectacular fireworks in Hong Kong and Australia to a huge LED lightshow at the worldβs tallest building in Dubai, a look at how revelers around the world are ringing in 2018.
Two Protesters In Iran Killed As Social Media Apps Blocked
Iran on Sunday blocked access to Instagram and a popular messaging app used by activists to organize and publicize the protests now roiling the Islamic Republic, as authorities said two demonstrators had been killed overnight in the first deaths attributed to the rallies.
ISIS Claims Kabul Suicide Bombing Attack
ISIS has claimed responsibility for a deadly suicide attack in Kabul. At least 41 people were killed, and 80 wounded.
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