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Frenchman and 3 Congolese hostages are released in Congo
KINSHASA, Congo – A French man and three Congolese men have been released after being…
Government: Judge postpones trial of Chinese billionaire
NEW YORK – The trial of a Chinese billionaire charged in a United Nations bribery…
Otters captain Strome wins Memorial Cup MVP award after loss to Spitfires
WINDSOR, Ont. – Otters captain Dylan Strome didn’t take much comfort in winning the Memorial…
2 killed, 18 injured in knife attack in southwest China
BEIJING – A man said to be mentally ill attacked 20 people with a knife…
Blue Jays’ lefty Francisco Liriano strikes out seven in triple-A rehab start
Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Francisco Liriano said he feels ready to return from the disabled…
Germany to host Ukraine talks in Berlin as fighting persists
BERLIN – Germany’s Foreign Ministry says envoys from Russia, Ukraine, Germany and France will meet…
Germany gains access to journalist detained in Turkey
BERLIN – Germany’s Foreign Ministry says Turkish authorities have agreed to grant consular officials access…
Hungary signs accord with archbishop to support Iraqi clinic
BUDAPEST, Hungary – Hungary’s government is donating 145 million forints ($525,000) to Saint Joseph’s Clinic…
Turkish officers on trial for planning Istanbul leg of coup
ISTANBUL – The trial against 23 army officers who allegedly planned the Istanbul stage of…
Dems view vets as strong candidates in bid to retake House
ATLANTA – Democrats hope to enlist military veterans in another type of fight — for…
Travel ban to test Supreme Court view of presidential power
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court may soon decide how courts are supposed to view presidential…
Japan public split on idea to cite military in constitution
TOKYO – Poll results released Monday show that about half of Japan’s population supports a…
A fan remembers Gregg Allman’s life-affirming sound
NEW YORK – The stage remains dark in the moments before the final show. It’s…
Wildfire east of Lillooet, B.C., prompts evacuation alert for two homes
LILLOOET, B.C. – Two homes east of Lillooet, B.C., have been placed on evacuation alert…
Jet owned by Elvis auctioned after sitting 35 years
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A private jet once owned by Elvis Presley has been auctioned after…
Barbra Streisand’s dog dies, was her companion for 14 years
LOS ANGELES – Barbra Streisand is mourning the loss of her beloved dog, Sammie. The…
UN: Cyprus still ‘very close’ to deal despite halt in talks
ATHENS, Greece – Cyprus remains “very, very close” to an agreement to reunite the ethnically-divided…
Poland gathers data on foreigners in the country
WARSAW, Poland – Poland’s deputy defence minister on Monday cited security concerns in Europe as…
California House race is a test of Latino, Korean influence
LOS ANGELES – On the rowdy streets of the Koreatown district a few miles from…
As Americans take on more debt, some pockets of concern
NEW YORK – After a stint of frugality, Americans have returned to their borrowing ways.…
Nepal celebrates anniversary of Mount Everest conquest
KATHMANDU, Nepal – Nepal’s mountaineering community celebrated the first conquest of Mount Everest 64 years…
Poland investigates irregular property restitution cases
WARSAW, Poland – A special Polish government commission is investigating irregularities in the restitution to…
EU approves Areva-EDF nuclear reactor combination
BRUSSELS – The European Union has approved the takeover of the reactor business of Areva…
Serbia adopts Remembrance Day for domestic violence victims
BELGRADE, Serbia – Serbia has introduced a Remembrance Day for women killed by their husbands…