World News Digest
UN: At least 300 migrants unaccounted-for in new sea tragedy
An estimated 300 people are thought to have died this week after attempting to reach Italy from Libya in stormy weather, the U.N.
Yemen’s turmoil ripples across region as embassies close
As Western diplomats and staff fled Yemen on Wednesday, concern widened over the increasing turmoil in the impoverished nation, with Saudi Arabia arming...
Tearful Costa Concordia captain pleads for mercy, gets 16 years
An Italian court convicted the former captain of the Costa Concordia cruise liner on Wednesday for his role in the 2012 shipwreck that killed 32 people...
Tearful Concordia skipper pleads for mercy, gets 16 years
An Italian court convicted the former captain of the Costa Concordia cruise liner on Wednesday for his role in the 2012 shipwreck that killed 32 people...
Last chance for peace: Poroshenko and Putin arrive in Minsk for talks
The leaders of France, Germany, Russia and Ukraine have gathered in Minsk for what may be the final chance to iron out a peace deal.
Hong Kong lawmakers urge ban on bitcoin as scam victims turn to police
Hong Kong lawmakers are urging authorities to ban bitcoin after more than 25 people flocked to police headquarters to complain about a scam involving the...
Up to 300 migrants missing in Mediterranean Sea are feared dead
An estimated 300 people are thought to have died this week after attempting to reach Italy from Libya in stormy weather, the U.N.
Russian doping probe is ‘defining moment’ for sport, says U.S. boss
An independent investigation by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) into claims of systematic doping among Russian athletes may prove to be a turning point...
France third nation to leave Yemen as Al Qaeda splinter group pledges IS support
France will close its embassy in Yemen from Feb. 13 due to security concerns and has asked its citizens to leave the country as soon as possible, the embassy...
Stars of the music industry gather to pay tribute to Stevie Wonder
Instead of returning home after Sunday’s Grammy Awards, some of the reigning stars of the music world lingered in Los Angeles to film a tribute concert...
Gunmen in Central Africa Republic free kidnapped government minister
Gunmen in Central African Republic have freed the minister for youth and sport who was kidnapped in January, the minister’s spokesman said on Wednesday.
100-car pileup on South Korean bridge leaves 2 dead, 65 hurt
Two people have been killed and more than 60 injured after a pileup involving about 100 vehicles in foggy weather on a bridge near the Incheon International...
Petition to release Malaysia’s Anwar set up on White House website
An online petition has been started on the White House’s website in support of jailed Malaysian opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Historic value: Apple becomes 1st company worth more than $700B
Apple became the first company to reach a market value of $700 billion Tuesday as shares vaulted amid upbeat news on the U.S.
Pentagon: Yemen political unrest affecting U.S. counterterrorism efforts
The Pentagon on Tuesday acknowledged that Yemen’s political unrest was affecting its counterterrorism capabilities but said it was still training...
Americans, other foreigners joining terrorist groups in Syria
The number of foreign fighters traveling to join the Islamic State or rival militant groups in Syria is continuing to grow, a senior U.S.
'Imminent' Islamic State-linked terror plot foiled in Australia
Two Sydney men have been charged on Wednesday with planning to launch an imminent terrorist attack, after police seized a homemade flag associated with...
Dead infant’s mom says 11-year-old suspect wanted sleepover
The mother of a 2-month-old infant who was allegedly beaten to death by a friend’s daughter has said that it was the 11-year-old girl who asked that...
Emoticons in deep space? Hubble Telescope captures ‘smiley face’
Cheese! A galaxy cluster in the far reaches of outer space looks like a smiley face in this photo caught by NASA/ESA’s Hubble Space Telescope.
Disgraced NBC anchorman Brian William suspended for 6 months
NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams has been suspended for six months without pay following revelations that he exaggerated tales from an Iraq War mission...
Apple becomes first company worth over $700 billion
Apple has become the first company to reach a market value of $700 billion Tuesday as shares vaulted amid upbeat news on the U.S.
U.S. shutters Yemen embassy, undercutting counterterrorism ‘model’
President Barack Obama hailed Yemen as a “model” last year for U.S. counterterrorism efforts in the Middle East, but the coup by the Houthi...
SpaceX aborted its second shot at a potentially historic rocket landing
SpaceX aborted its Falcon9 rocket launch on Tuesday at 5:55 p.m. due to strong upper-level winds.
Unprecedented number of foreign fighters flocking to Syria, Iraq to join IS
Foreign fighters are streaming into Syria and Iraq in unprecedented numbers to join the Islamic State or other extremist groups.
Australian police foil ‘imminent’ terror attack
Two men were in police custody after counterterrorism raids in Sydney, a police official said Wednesday. The arrests were made in the Sydney suburb of...
Ukraine bloodshed intensifies ahead of peace summit
President Barack Obama called Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss escalating violence in eastern Ukraine, urging Putin to agree to a...
In captivity, Kayla Mueller said ‘even in prison, one can be free’
A letter from the female American Islamic State captive Kayla Mueller was released by her family today after the White House confirmed her death. Mueller’s...
'CyberCaliphate' hacks Newsweek Twitter account, threatens Obama
Newsweek magazine’s Twitter account was the victim of hackers on Tuesday who posted a threat to U.S.
Argentina probes mystery DNA at dead prosecutor’s home
Argentine forensic experts began work Tuesday to trace the source of unidentified DNA found at the home of a prosecutor who died mysteriously while investigating...
Unrest in Ukraine: Obama calls Putin ahead of tomorrow’s peace talks
President Barack Obama called Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss escalating violence in eastern Ukraine, urging Putin to agree to a...
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