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Turkey, EU start project to keep refugee kids at schools
ANKARA, Turkey – Turkey, the European Union and UNICEF have formally launched an EU-funded project…
Ohio State officer awarded for stopping school attack
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The police officer who fatally shot the man responsible for a car-and-knife…
Man wanted in Sweden is arrested in Thailand
COPENHAGEN – Swedish authorities say a 38-year-old man suspected of four rapes last month in…
EU expands sanctions against North Korea
BRUSSELS – The European Union has expanded its sanctions against North Korea adding 14 more…
Valeant to sell iNova Pharmaceuticals for US$930 million cash to 2 fund managers
LAVAL, Que. – Valeant Pharmaceuticals (TSX:VRX) expects to receive US$930 million in cash for its…
Pakistan says army prevents IS group from establishing base
ISLAMABAD – A recent military operation foiled an attempt to set up an organized Islamic…
Liberal government promises extra $62B for military over next 20 years
OTTAWA – The Trudeau government committed Wednesday to spend $62 billion more over the next…
Keith Urban wins big at CMT Awards, Underwood makes history
After walking away empty-handed at the Grammy Awards and the Academy of Country Music Awards…
Bullets fell ‘like rain’: Fleeing Iraqis caught in IS ambush
IRBIL, Iraq – After days of shelling by Iraqi forces, some 200 residents decided to…
Bucharest city hall OKs ‘baby bonus’ to boost low birthrate
BUCHAREST, Romania – Romania’s capital soon will offer cash awards for newborn babies in a…
Radicalized German teen imprisoned over failed mall attack
BERLIN – A radicalized 18-year-old was convicted Thursday of attempted murder for throwing two Molotov…
George Clooney’s father is full of love, ‘clichés’ for twins
LOS ANGELES – George Clooney’s father says he is looking forward to meeting his new…
New trial requested in ‘Making a Murderer’ case
APPLETON, Wis. – A lawyer on Wednesday asked for a new trial for a Wisconsin…
Photos of Syrian refugees defaced at Pittsburgh art festival
PITTSBURGH – Pictures of young refuges from the war-torn countries of Syria and Iraq have…
Montenegro court confirms indictments against 2 Russians
PODGORICA, Montenegro – Montenegro’s higher court on Thursday confirmed prosecution indictments against 14 people, including…
Remains of World War II soldier returning home to Tennessee
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. – The recently identified remains of a soldier killed in Europe during World…
Former first lady Barbara Bush celebrates 92nd birthday
KENEBUNKPORT, Maine – Former first lady Barbara Bush is celebrating her 92nd birthday on the…
Twisted Sister sues promoter over unpaid farewell show fee
LAKEWOOD, N.J. – They’re not gonna take it. Twisted Sister claims a promoter stiffed members…
Trump suggests Iran shares some blame for extremist attacks
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is suggesting that Iran shares some blame for twin attacks…
Automatic braking to be standard on top-selling Nissans
DETROIT – Nissan plans to make automatic emergency braking standard on seven of 18 U.S.…
Companion robots featured at Shanghai electronics show
SHANGHAI – More than 50 companies are showcasing a new generation of robots at this…
The Latest: ECB president sees inflation still subdued
FRANKFURT – The Latest on the European Central Bank’s monetary policy meeting (all times local):…
Mexico finds 14 bodies in burial pit near Baja resort
MEXICO CITY – Authorities in Mexico’s Baja California Sur state say that 14 bodies have…
Etihad, TUI end talks on vacation airline joint venture
BERLIN – Abu Dhabi-based Etihad and tour operator TUI Group have terminated negotiations on setting…