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Prayers and silence mark Titanic centenary

Fri, 2024-11-29 19:38
ABOARD MS BALMORAL (AP) -- With prayers, a hymn and a moment of silence broken by a ship's deep whistle, passengers and crew on a memorial trip marked 100 years to the moment since the Titanic sent more than 1,500 people to a watery grave....

Obama: US has offered no 'freebies' to Iran

Fri, 2024-11-29 19:38
CARTAGENA, Colombia (AP) -- Exposing a rift with Israel, President Barack Obama on Sunday insisted that the United States has not "given anything away" in new talks with Iran as he defended his continued push for a diplomatic resolution to the dispute over Tehran's nuclear ambitions....

Cuba casts big shadow over Summit of Americas

Fri, 2024-11-29 19:38
CARTAGENA, Colombia (AP) -- Though physically absent, Cuba cast a big shadow over this Caribbean port at a summit of 30 Western Hemisphere leaders that ended Sunday....

Cuba casts big shadow over Summit of Americas

Fri, 2024-11-29 19:38
CARTAGENA, Colombia (AP) -- Though physically absent, Cuba cast a big shadow over this Caribbean port at a summit of 30 Western Hemisphere leaders that ended Sunday....

Obama: US has offered no 'freebies' to Iran

Fri, 2024-11-29 19:38
CARTAGENA, Colombia (AP) -- Exposing a rift with Israel, President Barack Obama on Sunday insisted that the United States has not "given anything away" in new talks with Iran as he defended his continued push for a diplomatic resolution to the dispute over Tehran's nuclear ambitions....

Obama: US, Colombia trade deal a 'win'

Fri, 2024-11-29 19:38
CARTAGENA, Colombia (AP) -- President Barack Obama is praising the free trade agreement between the United States and Colombia, saying it includes protections for workers and the environment that will serve as a "win" for both countries....

'Matilda' mops up 7 prizes at theater's Oliviers

Fri, 2024-11-29 19:38
LONDON (AP) -- Mischievous musical "Matilda" dominated British theater's Olivier Awards on Sunday, winning seven prizes including a joint best-actress trophy for the four children who play the title role....

'Matilda' mops up 7 prizes at theater's Oliviers

Fri, 2024-11-29 19:38
LONDON (AP) -- Mischievous musical "Matilda" dominated British theater's Olivier Awards on Sunday, winning seven prizes including a joint best-actress trophy for the four children who play the title role....

Israel nabs fly-in activists at airport

Fri, 2024-11-29 19:38
JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israel detained dozens of international activists as they landed at its main airport on Sunday, preventing them from entering the country to participate in a planned solidarity mission with Palestinians in the West Bank....

Israeli beating of activist causes uproar

Fri, 2024-11-29 19:38
JERUSALEM (AP) -- A senior Israeli military officer's seemingly unprovoked assault against an unarmed pro-Palestinian activist drew sharp condemnations Monday, raising questions in Israel over whether the country's heavy-handed approach to nonviolent protesters was exaggerated and causing damage to Israel's image....

Islamist claims victory in Egypt president vote

Fri, 2024-11-29 19:38
CAIRO (AP) -- The Muslim Brotherhood declared early Monday that its candidate, Mohammed Morsi, won Egypt's presidential election, which would be the first victory of an Islamist as head of state in the stunning wave of protests demanding democracy that swept the Middle East the past year. But the military handed itself the lion's share power over the new president, sharpening the possibility of confrontation....

Egypt's Islamists set back in presidential race

Fri, 2024-11-29 19:38
CAIRO (AP) -- The elimination of three of the main contenders from Egypt's presidential race has eroded the chances of an Islamist candidate to seize the country's top job....

Cuba split leaves summit without declaration

Fri, 2024-11-29 19:38
CARTAGENA, Colombia (AP) -- A summit of nearly 30 Western Hemisphere leaders has ended without a joint declaration due to divisions over Cuba and Argentine claims to the Falkland Islands....

Prayers and silence mark Titanic centenary

Fri, 2024-11-29 19:38
ABOARD MS BALMORAL (AP) -- With prayers, a hymn and a moment of silence broken by a ship's deep whistle, passengers and crew on a memorial trip marked 100 years to the moment since the Titanic sent more than 1,500 people to a watery grave....

Prayers and silence mark Titanic centenary

Fri, 2024-11-29 19:38
ABOARD MS BALMORAL (AP) -- With prayers, a hymn and a moment of silence broken by a ship's deep whistle, passengers and crew on a memorial trip marked 100 years to the moment since the Titanic sent more than 1,500 people to a watery grave....

New North Korean leader makes first public speech

Fri, 2024-11-29 19:38
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) -- North Korea's new leader addressed his nation and the world for the first time Sunday, vowing to place top priority on his impoverished country's military, which promptly unveiled a new long-range missile....

Pope seeks prayers, strength ahead of anniversary

Fri, 2024-11-29 19:38
VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Pope Benedict XVI prayed Sunday for the strength to carry on as he marks two major milestones this week: his 85th birthday and the seventh anniversary of his election to the papacy....

Pope seeks prayers, strength ahead of anniversary

Fri, 2024-11-29 19:38
VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Pope Benedict XVI prayed Sunday for the strength to carry on as he marks two major milestones this week: his 85th birthday and the seventh anniversary of his election to the papacy....

Pakistan: US missile attack kills 4 in northwest

Fri, 2024-11-29 19:38
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) -- An American drone fired two missiles at a bakery in northwest Pakistan Saturday and killed four suspected militants, officials said, as the U.S. pushed on with its drone campaign despite Pakistani demands to stop. This was the third such strike in the country in less than a week....

Taliban attack Pakistan prison, free 380 prisoners

Fri, 2024-11-29 19:38
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) -- Taliban militants armed with automatic weapons and rocket-propelled grenades battled their way into a prison in northwest Pakistan on Sunday, freeing close to 400 prisoners, including at least 20 described by police as "very dangerous" insurgents, authorities and the militants said....