Ukrainian media protest after journalists beaten
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Several dozen journalists rallied outside Ukraine's Interior Ministry in Kiev on Monday, accusing police of…
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Russia targets pollster for 'political activity'
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's only independent polling agency said Monday it may have to close after prosecutors targeted it for "political…
Turkey: 2 Brazilians killed in balloon crash
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A hot air balloon collided with another balloon mid-air during a sightseeing tour of volcanic rock formations in…
Turkey: 1 killed, 24 injured in balloon crash
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Two hot air balloons collided mid-air during a sightseeing tour of volcanic rock formations in Turkey on Monday,…
Algerian editor accuses government of censorship
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — An editor has accused Algeria's government of censorship after it blocked the publication of his two newspapers.
Russian TV: American accused of spying flies out
MOSCOW (AP) — The U.S. Embassy employee accused of spying in Moscow flew out of Russia on Sunday, five days after he was ordered to…
Pope: church should open up but follow teaching
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis is calling for renewal in the Catholic church as he wrapped up two days of mass gatherings in St.…
Mice return from a month in space
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian capsule carrying mice and lizards has returned to Earth after spending a month in space.
UN chief hopes for Syria conference in early June
MOSCOW (AP) — U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is holding out hope that an international conference to negotiate a peaceful…
Pope leads pep rally at Vatican, meets with Merkel
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis lamented that investment losses by banks trigger more alarm in the economic crisis than the struggle…
