Human Rights group blasts IS for atrocities
By BASSEM MROUE Human Rights Watch on Thursday blasted Islamic State militants over their atrocities, but also criticized the “sectarian and abusive” policies of the Syrian and Iraqi governments, saying…
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France says EU to move to increase sanctions on Russia
By RAF CASERT and LORNE COOK France says European Union sanctions against separatists in eastern Ukraine and their Russian backers will be reinforced in an attempt to force all sides…
NYC mayor’s vibrant deaf interpreter creates his own storm
By DEEPTI HAJELA They were hanging on his every word — and gesture, body movement, and definitely the facial expressions. Jonathan Lamberton, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s sign…
Obama to seek to bust limits on domestic, defense spending
By JOSH LEDERMAN President Barack Obama will seek to bust through spending limits for both domestic and defense programs, the White House said Thursday, negating the effects of across-the-board cuts…
Bulgaria extradites man suspected of link to French attacks
A Frenchman wanted in connection with deadly terrorist attacks in Paris has been extradited from Bulgaria to France, where he is facing charges of links to terrorism. Fritz-Joly Joachin was…
Panama high court OKs corruption probe of ex-president
By JUAN ZAMORANO Panama’s Supreme Court voted Wednesday to open a corruption probe against former President Ricardo Martinelli, a move likely to rally popular support in a nation where the…
Raul Castro: US must return Guantanamo for normal relations
By JAVIER CORDOBA and MICHAEL WEISSENSTEIN Cuban President Raul Castro demanded on Wednesday that the United States return the U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay, lift the half-century trade embargo on…
Ancient Israeli skull may document migration from Africa
By MALCOLM RITTER Long ago, humans left their evolutionary cradle in Africa and passed through the Middle East on their way to Europe. Now scientists have found the first fossil…