Ethiopia says its security forces shot at and detained UN staffers trying to reach part of the embattled Tigray region.

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopia says its security forces shot at and detained UN staffers trying to reach part of the embattled Tigray region.

Yemen officials say al-Qaida militant attack killed 6 troops

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Suspected al-Qaida militants targeted a checkpoint in Yemen’s southern Abyan province, killing at least six Yemeni troops, officials said Tuesday.

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US-based group: Dramatic increase in Afghan gov't airstrikes

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A U.S.-based institute warned on Tuesday that there has been a dramatic increase in airstrikes conducted by Afghan government forces from July to September this year, attacks that have led…

Dutch health authority reports 'worrying rise' in infections

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch public health institute on Tuesday reported a “worrying rise" in the number of coronavirus infections in the last week, as the government prepared to announce whether it will…

US provides anti-bomb, snipers' equipment to Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The U.S. defense chief announced Tuesday the delivery of nearly $30 million worth of weapons to the Philippines, which faces threats from Islamic State group-linked militants.

UK, EU make progress on N Ireland, but trade deal in doubt

LONDON (AP) — Britain and the European Union on Tuesday solved one thorny problem in their divorce, the status of Northern Ireland, but warned that the chances of a post-Brexit trade deal by a year-end deadline is …

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LSU's review request denied in case of frat pledge's death

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has turned away an appeal from Louisiana State University, which spent years arguing that it should be immune from a lawsuit filed by the parents of a fraternity pledg…

AP Entertainment Digest for Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020

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Libya's east-based forces seize Turkish-owned vessel

CAIRO (AP) — Forces of a Libyan commander who rules the eastern half of the country and who was behind a year-long military attempt to capture the capital, Tripoli, have seized a Turkish vessel heading to the weste…

Avalanche kills 1 skier in Switzerland, snow pummels Austria

BERLIN (AP) — An avalanche killed one skier in Switzerland and Austrian authorities issued avalanche warnings Tuesday for the country's mountainous east after days of heavy snow pummeled the region.

US productivity increased at 4.6% annual rate in third quarter, slower than first estimated

WASHINGTON (AP) — US productivity increased at 4.6% annual rate in third quarter, slower than first estimated.

UAE owner of Israeli club says 'door open' to Arab players

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Emirati businessman who has bought a stake in the controversial Israeli soccer club Beitar Jerusalem said on Tuesday that “the door is open” to adding Arab players to its roster, a step that wo…

Tensions mount in Iraq's northern Kurdish region

IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — Tensions are high in Iraq's northern Kurdish-run region after a protester was killed following days of angry demonstrations against dominant political parties over salary payment delays.