Hundreds of Palestinians in Israeli jails begin hunger strike
GAZA/RAMALLAH, West Bank – Hundreds of Palestinians in Israeli jails have begun a hunger strike in response to a call by prominent prisoner Marwan Barghouti, widely seen as a possible future…
North Korean official says will continue missile tests – BBC
North Korea will continue to regularly test missiles and any military action against it by the United States would prompt “all out war”, a senior North Korean official has told…
Islamic State seeking alliance with al Qaeda, Iraqi vice president says
BAGHDAD – Islamic State is talking to al Qaeda about a possible alliance as Iraqi troops close in on IS fighters in Mosul, Iraqi Vice President Ayad Allawi said in…
Opioids found in Pop star Prince’s home, some in bodyguard’s name – court documents
Opioid painkiller were found in pop star Prince’s home after his sudden death a year ago, and investigators were told that the musician had history of withdrawals “believed to be…
Pakistan says captured Islamic State bomber before planned Easter attack
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s military captured a would-be Islamic State female suicide bomber in the cultural capital of Lahore before she could carry out an attack on the Christian community during…
Cleveland police seek man they say broadcast killing on Facebook
Cleveland police have urged a suspect who they said posted video of himself on Facebook killing an elderly man on Sunday to turn himself in to authorities. Officials in the Ohio…
Taiwan says ready to review Chinese activist’s asylum request
TAIPEI – Taiwan says its prepared to review a petition for asylum from a Chinese activist who left his tour group in Taiwan without notice last week. Local media reported on…
Japan PM strongly urges N. Korea to refrain from further provocative actions
TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has urged North Korea to refrain from taking further provocative actions, comply with UN resolutions and abandon its nuclear missile development. Tensions on the…
Germany glad bitter Turkish referendum campaign over: foreign minister
BERLIN – Germany’s foreign minister says it’s good that the acrimonious Turkish referendum campaign is over and has urged people to stay calm with the ‘Yes’ vote for constitutional change to expand President…
Turks vote in historic referendum on expanding Erdogan’s power
ANKARA – Turks have begun voting in a hotly contested referendum that could place sweeping new powers in the hands of President Tayyip Erdogan and herald the most radical change…
