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China says further steps ready to target Taiwan independence
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 7:04am
China is prepared to take further steps to counter perceived moves by self-ruling Taiwan toward formal independence following recent war games aimed at intimidating the island's leaders, the government said Wednesday.
The Latest: UN says $4.4 bn to be pledged for Syria aid
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 6:39am
The Latest on the Syria conflict (all times local):
Parents of sick British toddler to return to court
Jill Lawless and Danica Kirka, Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 6:39am
The parents of a terminally ill British toddler whose case has drawn support from Pope Francis plan to return to the Court of Appeal Wednesday in hope of winning the right to take him to Italy for treatment.
Germany wants to deport alleged former bin Laden follower
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 6:35am
The German government says it is trying to deport a former follower of Osama bin Laden despite court rulings barring his transfer to Tunisia.
UN says donors pledge 4.4 billion dollars in aid for Syria and its neighbors in 2018
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 6:33am
UN says donors pledge 4.4 billion dollars in aid for Syria and its neighbors in 2018.
Pakistan bars US diplomat from travel over fatal crash
Munir Ahmed, Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 6:20am
An American diplomat who struck a Pakistani motorcyclist in a fatal road accident earlier this month has been barred from leaving the country, pending a civil court case, Pakistani officials said Wednesday.
Indonesian oil well fire kills 18 people, injures dozens
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 6:17am
A newly drilled unregulated oil well in western Indonesia exploded into flames early Wednesday, burning 18 people to death and injuring dozens of others.
Russia hints it may provide advanced air defenses to Syria
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 6:13am
The Russian military indicated on Wednesday it will supply the Syrian government with a sophisticated air defense system following Moscow's condemnation of the missile attack launched by the United States, Britain and France earlier this month.
Danish inventor convicted of reporter's murder, gets life
Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 6:13am
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.
Egypt's parliament passes law to fine aggressive touts
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 6:07am
Egypt's parliament has passed a law that would impose fines on overly aggressive touts as part of efforts to revive the country's tourism sector.
Iran's president says no changes, additions to nuclear deal
Amir Vahdat, Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 6:05am
Iran's president on Wednesday ruled out any changes or additions to the 2015 nuclear deal, amid European efforts to convince U.S. President Donald Trump to stick with the landmark agreement.
Greek police seize horses, illegally harvested wild herbs
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 6:04am
Greek police say they have arrested six Albanian men near the border that separates the two countries and seized 10 horses and more than 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of an illegally harvested wild mountain herb traditionally used to cure various ailments.
Germany sees skullcap protests against anti-Semitism
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 5:47am
People wearing Jewish skullcaps as a sign of protest are taking to the streets in several German cities, taking a stand against an anti-Semitic assault in Berlin.
The Latest: Danish inventor to appeal murder sentence
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 5:37am
The Latest on the murder trial of Danish inventor Peter Madsen (all times local):
EU wants 28-nation bloc to invest $24b in AI by end 2020
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 5:31am
The European Union's executive branch wants the bloc's public and private sectors to invest at least $24 billion in artificial intelligence through 2020 in an attempt to remain globally competitive.
Danish inventor Peter Madsen says he will appeal murder conviction, life sentence
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 5:24am
Danish inventor Peter Madsen says he will appeal murder conviction, life sentence.
Korean leaders seek to control optics at historic summit
Foster Klug, Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 5:19am
Kim Jong Un will be in uncharted territory when the third-generation autocrat crosses over to the southern half of the Demilitarized Zone separating the rival Koreas on Friday, possibly on foot, and greets South Korean President Moon Jae-in.
Photographer Joao Silva still shooting despite injury
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 5:17am
Joao Silva, a photographer who was grievously injured in Afghanistan in 2010, says journalists who choose to cover conflict should have a clear understanding of the horrific consequences of combat.
