UK Prime Minister asks for Brexit delay, argues against it
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has sent a request to the European Union for a delay to Brexit after Parliament voted for an extension to the 31 October deadline.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has sent a request to the European Union for a delay to Brexit after Parliament voted for an extension to the 31 October deadline.
UK's Johnson asks for Brexit delay, but argues against it
Prime Minister Boris Johnson grudgingly asked the European Union late Saturday to delay Brexit after the British Parliament postponed a decision on whether to back his divorce deal. But the defiant Johnson also made clear that he personally opposed delaying the U.K.'s exit, scheduled for Oct. 31.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson grudgingly asked the European Union late Saturday to delay Brexit after the British Parliament postponed a decision on whether to back his divorce deal. But the defiant Johnson also made clear that he personally opposed delaying the U.K.'s exit, scheduled for Oct. 31.
FBI: Nothing suspicious about all those Americans who died in the Dominican Republic
The State Department says FBI toxicology reports on the mysterious deaths of U.S. tourists in the Dominican Republic showed no evidence inconsistent with the island nation's findings of natural causes.
The State Department says FBI toxicology reports on the mysterious deaths of U.S. tourists in the Dominican Republic showed no evidence inconsistent with the island nation's findings of natural causes.
Gunbattles rattle Mexican city after troops find Chapo's son
30 members of the Mexican National Guard and army were patrolling in Culiacan when they were fired on from a house. They repelled the attack and inside the house found one of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán's sons.
30 members of the Mexican National Guard and army were patrolling in Culiacan when they were fired on from a house. They repelled the attack and inside the house found one of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán's sons.
Next G-7 to be held at Trump National Doral in Miami, White House announces
The White House said Thursday it has chosen President Donald Trump's golf resort, Trump National Doral, in Miami as the site for next year's Group of Seven summit.
The White House said Thursday it has chosen President Donald Trump's golf resort, Trump National Doral, in Miami as the site for next year's Group of Seven summit.
Vice President Pence says Turkey agrees to cease-fire in Syria
Vice President Mike Pence announced Thursday that the U.S. and Turkey had agreed to a five-day cease-fire in northern Syria to allow for a Kurdish withdrawal from a security zone roughly 20 miles south of the Turkish border, in what appeared to be a significant embrace of Turkey's position in the week-long conflict.
Vice President Mike Pence announced Thursday that the U.S. and Turkey had agreed to a five-day cease-fire in northern Syria to allow for a Kurdish withdrawal from a security zone roughly 20 miles south of the Turkish border, in what appeared to be a significant embrace of Turkey's position in the week-long conflict.
Republicans rebuke Trump for pulling troops from northern Syria
Trump's decision to pull American troops out of northern Syria — triggering a deadly Turkish invasion targeting the U.S.'s erstwhile Syrian Kurdish allies — has unmuzzled GOP lawmakers in a manner seldom seen since Trump entered the White House.
Trump's decision to pull American troops out of northern Syria — triggering a deadly Turkish invasion targeting the U.S.'s erstwhile Syrian Kurdish allies — has unmuzzled GOP lawmakers in a manner seldom seen since Trump entered the White House.
Trump defends Syria pullout
Even GOP lawmakers are slamming President Trump for pulling American troops out of northern Syria, triggering Turkey to invade and target Syrian Kurds.
Even GOP lawmakers are slamming President Trump for pulling American troops out of northern Syria, triggering Turkey to invade and target Syrian Kurds.
Trump: Turkey-Syria-Kurds face-off isn't America's fight
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that U.S. troops are "largely out" of a region of Syria where Turkish forces are attacking the Kurdish fighters who were America's allies in fighting the Islamic State group.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that U.S. troops are "largely out" of a region of Syria where Turkish forces are attacking the Kurdish fighters who were America's allies in fighting the Islamic State group.
Chinese snooping tech spreads to nations vulnerable to abuse
When hundreds of video cameras with the power to identify and track individuals started appearing in the streets of Belgrade as part of a major surveillance project, some protesters began having second thoughts about joining anti-government demonstrations in the Serbian capital.
When hundreds of video cameras with the power to identify and track individuals started appearing in the streets of Belgrade as part of a major surveillance project, some protesters began having second thoughts about joining anti-government demonstrations in the Serbian capital.
Soldier, 14 civilians die in Mexico gunbattle
Mexican authorities say armed men confronted soldiers, touching off a gunbattle that resulted in the deaths of one soldier and 14 civilians in the southern state of Guerrero.
Mexican authorities say armed men confronted soldiers, touching off a gunbattle that resulted in the deaths of one soldier and 14 civilians in the southern state of Guerrero.
Family of 7 discovered living in Dutch farm cellar for years waiting for world to end
Authorities in the Netherlands have launched a major investigation after an apparent family of 7 was discovered living in the basement of an isolated farm, allegedly "waiting for the end of time."
Authorities in the Netherlands have launched a major investigation after an apparent family of 7 was discovered living in the basement of an isolated farm, allegedly "waiting for the end of time."
British pedophile Richard Huckle, who may have raped 200 kids, stabbed to death in prison: report
A British man sentenced to 22 life sentences — and who authorities say may have raped or abused up to 200 Malaysian children — was reportedly stabbed to death in prison on Sunday, likely ending any hope cops had of gaining access to the man's encrypted computer files and any potential abusers identified within.
A British man sentenced to 22 life sentences — and who authorities say may have raped or abused up to 200 Malaysian children — was reportedly stabbed to death in prison on Sunday, likely ending any hope cops had of gaining access to the man's encrypted computer files and any potential abusers identified within.
Woman who fell from balcony practicing 'extreme yoga' is recovering 'quickly': report
A 23-year-old woman who fell 80 feet from a balcony in San Pedro, Mexico, after practicing “extreme yoga” has shared an update claiming that she is recovering “quickly.”
A 23-year-old woman who fell 80 feet from a balcony in San Pedro, Mexico, after practicing “extreme yoga” has shared an update claiming that she is recovering “quickly.”
13 police killed by suspected cartel gunmen in Mexico
At least 13 police officers were killed and three others wounded Monday in an ambush by gunmen in the Mexican state of Michoacan, a western region where violence attributed to drug cartels has spiked in recent months.
At least 13 police officers were killed and three others wounded Monday in an ambush by gunmen in the Mexican state of Michoacan, a western region where violence attributed to drug cartels has spiked in recent months.
Autonomous drone fleet defoliates China crops
A fleet of 3,000 drones used to spray chemicals on China's cotton crop.
A fleet of 3,000 drones used to spray chemicals on China's cotton crop.
'True values': Canadian rugby team helps clean up after Typhoon Hagibis
An incredible act of kindness by professional rugby players from Canada is being commended in the aftermath of Typhoon Hagibis.
An incredible act of kindness by professional rugby players from Canada is being commended in the aftermath of Typhoon Hagibis.
Syria's Kurds look to Assad for protection after US pullout
Syria's Kurds said Syrian government forces agreed Sunday to help them fend off Turkey's invasion — a major shift in alliances that came after President Donald Trump ordered all U.S. troops withdrawn from the northern border area amid the rapidly deepening chaos.
Syria's Kurds said Syrian government forces agreed Sunday to help them fend off Turkey's invasion — a major shift in alliances that came after President Donald Trump ordered all U.S. troops withdrawn from the northern border area amid the rapidly deepening chaos.
Typhoon leaves as many as 33 dead as Japan continues rescue
TOKYO (AP) — Helicopters, boats and thousands of troops were deployed across Japan to rescue people stranded in flooded homes Sunday, as the death toll from a ferocious typhoon climbed to as high as 33. One woman fell to her death as she was being placed inside a rescue helicopter.
TOKYO (AP) — Helicopters, boats and thousands of troops were deployed across Japan to rescue people stranded in flooded homes Sunday, as the death toll from a ferocious typhoon climbed to as high as 33. One woman fell to her death as she was being placed inside a rescue helicopter.
Turkish forces say they've captured key Syrian border town
Turkey's military said it captured a key Syrian border town under heavy bombardment Saturday in its most significant gain since an offensive against Kurdish fighters began four days ago, with no sign of relenting despite mounting international criticism.
Turkey's military said it captured a key Syrian border town under heavy bombardment Saturday in its most significant gain since an offensive against Kurdish fighters began four days ago, with no sign of relenting despite mounting international criticism.