George Michael Dies, Age 53 by AFP December 26, 2016 by AFP December 26, 2016 British pop icon died of heart failure, according to his manager. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Egypt Detains Jazeera Reporter Over ‘Fake News’ by AFP December 26, 2016 by AFP December 26, 2016 Cairo claims Mahmoud Hussein ‘fomented discord’ with documentary on compulsory military service. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Israel Strikes Back After U.N. Settlement Vote by AFP December 26, 2016 by AFP December 26, 2016 Government officials suggest full annexation of settlements as retaliation against global body rebuke. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Pakistan Frees 220 Indian Fishermen by AFP December 26, 2016 by AFP December 26, 2016 Prison official in Karachi says 219 others remain in custody. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Carrie Fisher ‘Stable,’ Tweets Debbie Reynolds by AFP December 26, 2016 by AFP December 26, 2016 The ‘Star Wars’ celebrity’s mother thanks her fans for their prayers and good wishes. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Turkey Probing 10,000 Over Online ‘Terror’ Activity by AFP December 26, 2016 by AFP December 26, 2016 The people under investigation include those accused of posting comments insulting government officials. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Carrie Fisher in Hospital after Mid-air Heart Attack by AFP December 24, 2016 by AFP December 24, 2016 Sixty-year-old ‘Star Wars’ actress admitted to Intensive Care Unit in Los Angeles. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
U.N. Demands End to Israeli Settlements after U.S. Abstains by AFP December 24, 2016 by AFP December 24, 2016 Israel rejects resolution, slams Obama administration for refusing to veto it. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
U.S. to ‘Act in Kind’ if Other Countries Increase Nuke Capacity by AFP December 24, 2016 by AFP December 24, 2016 President-elect’s spokesman says his foremost priority will be America’s security. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Berlin Truck Attack Suspect Shot Dead in Italy by AFP December 23, 2016 by AFP December 23, 2016 German chancellor praises ‘calm reaction’ from most people following attack on Christmas market. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Egypt’s Sisi, Trump Agreed on U.N. Israel Vote Delay by AFP December 23, 2016 by AFP December 23, 2016 In call ahead of vote, both leaders agreed to postpone resolution against Israeli settlements. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Trump Calls for Increased U.S. Nuclear Capabilities by AFP December 23, 2016 by AFP December 23, 2016 U.S. president-elect’s view is marked departure from President Obama’s call for elimination of nuclear weapons. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Islamic State ‘Burns Turkish Troops Alive’ by AFP December 23, 2016 by AFP December 23, 2016 Video is apparent response to Ankara vowing no let-up in Syria fighting. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
YouTube Star Says Delta Kicked Him Off Flight for Speaking Arabic by AFP December 23, 2016 by AFP December 23, 2016 Airline claims Yemeni-American and his friend were removed over a ‘disturbance.’ 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Taliban Target Afghan Lawmaker’s House in Kabul by AFP December 22, 2016 by AFP December 22, 2016 Eight people killed in 10-hour siege. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
The U.N.’s Failure in Aleppo by AFP December 22, 2016 by AFP December 22, 2016 Global body was unable to convince Russia, Syria to halt carnage in war-torn city. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Cost of Labor by AFP December 22, 2016 by AFP December 22, 2016 Report finds 66,000 workplace deaths occurred in China last year. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Kashmir Struggles to Cope With Trauma by AFP December 22, 2016 by AFP December 22, 2016 Depression, PTSD common ailments in hospitals catering to disputed region’s residents. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Families of Orlando Victims Sue Facebook, Google, Twitter by AFP December 22, 2016 by AFP December 22, 2016 Lawsuit alleges social media sites instrumental in supporting rise of Islamic State, enabling it to carry out numerous terror strikes. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Germany Hunts Tunisian Asylum Seeker Over Berlin Market Attack by AFP December 22, 2016 by AFP December 22, 2016 Officials say 24-year-old suspect had already been under investigation prior to deadly truck attack. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail