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Germans don skullcaps to protest anti-Semitism
Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 10:05am
Germans of various faiths donned Jewish skullcaps and took to the streets Wednesday in several cities to protest an anti-Semitic attack in Berlin and express fears about growing hatred of Jews in the country.
Postponement talk raised for Nobel Literature Prize
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 10:04am
The Swedish Academy's permanent secretary has indicated that the recent crisis within the body that hands out the coveted Nobel Prize in Literature, may mean postponing this year's prize.
The Latest: UN warns of surge in attacks on Syrian civilians
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 10:03am
The Latest on the Syria conflict (all times local):
Canada van victims include grandmother, avid volunteer
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 9:58am
People who died when a van plowed down a Toronto sidewalk came from all walks of life, and from several countries. They included a grandmother who was an avid sports fan, and a woman who volunteered to build houses in the Dominican Republic.
Chemical weapons inspectors visit second site in Syria town
Zeina Karam, Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 9:54am
Chemical weapons inspectors collected samples Wednesday from a new location in the Syrian town of Douma, their second visit to the area that was hit by a suspected gas attack nearly three weeks ago.
South African workers criticize Ramaphosa in protest
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 9:39am
Thousands of South African workers have demonstrated around the country against a proposed minimum wage, accusing President Cyril Ramaphosa's government of being hostile to labor.
Thousands protest in Armenia as political talks called off
Yuras Karmanau and Avet Demourian, Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 9:15am
Several thousand protesters took to the streets of the Armenian capital Wednesday morning after talks between the opposition and the acting prime minister were called off.
Gaza officials say journalist shot by Israel dies of wounds
Fares Akram, Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 9:12am
A Palestinian journalist who was shot by Israeli troops while covering a demonstration on the Gaza-Israel border earlier this month died of his wounds on Wednesday, the Gaza Health Ministry announced.
Slovakia to deploy 152 troops in Baltics to join NATO forces
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 9:08am
Slovakia's government has approved a plan to deploy 152 troops in the Baltics as part of NATO forces amid growing tensions between Russia and the West.
Kuwait expels Philippines ambassador amid dispute
Hussain Al-Qatari, Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 8:59am
Kuwait on Wednesday expelled the Philippines ambassador and recalled its own from Manila over a growing diplomatic dispute regarding the abuse of Filipina housemaids and workers in the country.
The Latest: Danish inventor to appeal murder sentence
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 8:59am
The Latest on the murder trial of Danish inventor Peter Madsen (all times local):
Parents of sick toddler Alfie Evans make new court challenge
Jill Lawless and Danica Kirka, Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 8:39am
The mother of a terminally ill British toddler whose case has drawn support from Pope Francis said Wednesday that the child is "struggling" and needs immediate intervention if he is to survive much longer.
Pakistan exhumes body of suspected 'honor killing' victim
Mohammad Yousuf, Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 8:35am
Pakistani authorities on Wednesday exhumed the body of a woman who police suspect was killed by her father and uncle for refusing an arranged marriage, officials said.
Chemical weapons watchdog says inspectors probing alleged chemical attack have visited Syria's Douma for a second time
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 8:32am
Chemical weapons watchdog says inspectors probing alleged chemical attack have visited Syria's Douma for a second time.
Egypt's parliament passes law to fine aggressive touts
Samy Magdy, Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 8:25am
In efforts to revive its tourism sector, Egypt passed a bill this week imposing fines on overly aggressive touts.
EU foreign policy chief says Iran nuclear deal should stay
Raf Casert, Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 8:17am
Any talks between France and the United States on crafting a new nuclear deal with Iran can only "build on" on the current terms, the European Union's chief policy chief said Wednesday.
Danish inventor convicted of reporter's murder, gets life
Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 8:07am
Danish submarine inventor Peter Madsen was found guilty Wednesday of torturing and murdering Swedish reporter Kim Wall before dismembering her body during a private submarine trip. He was sentenced to life in prison.
Donors pledge $4.4 billion in Syria aid, short of UN needs
Lorne Cook, Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 8:05am
International donors on Wednesday pledged an estimated $4.4 billion in humanitarian aid for Syria and neighbors sheltering its refugees in 2018, falling significantly short of the more than $7 billion the United Nations is seeking.
