Nation/World
Want to follow the latest in world news? Keep reading below for today's national and world news headlines!
FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to …
Pistol permit applications rise in NY community after attack
MONSEY, N.Y. (AP) — The number of residents seeking to own handguns has risen sharply in a New York community shaken last month by a machete attack that injured five men during a Hanukkah celebration.
Military says 2 US troops killed, 2 injured when vehicle hit by roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Military says 2 US troops killed, 2 injured when vehicle hit by roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan.
2 US troops killed by roadside bomb in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) —
Oman's new ruler vows to uphold peaceful policy of Qaboos
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Oman's new ruler, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, vowed Saturday to uphold his predecessor Sultan Qaboos bin Said's foreign policy approach, which steered the Arab country throu…
Taiwan’s leader reelected as voters back tough China stance
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Tsai Ing-wen was reelected as Taiwan's president by a landslide Saturday in a victory that signaled strong support for her tough stance against China among voters determined to defend their de…
The Latest: Canada seeks justice for crash victims' families
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The latest on Iran-related developments (all times local):
China's foreign minister heads to Zimbabwe on Africa tour
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — China’s foreign minister is to arrive in Zimbabwe Saturday as part of a five-nation tour of Africa that seeks to promote the Asian giant's economic and political interests on the continent.
Magnitude 6 shock rocks quake-stunned Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A magnitude 6.0 quake shook Puerto Rico on Saturday, causing further damage along the island’s southern coast, where previous recent quakes have toppled homes and schools.
South African president vows to end widespread power cuts
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's frequent power cuts and ailing economy have overshadowed the ruling African National Congress party's 108th anniversary festivities.
Three dead in Louisiana as severe storms sweep southern US
DALLAS (AP) — Authorities in Louisiana said Saturday said at least three people have died in connection with a severe storm that is sweeping across parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast and Southeast.
AP Analysis: New questions rise as Iran says it downed plane
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's acknowledgement that it shot down a Ukrainian airliner, killing 176 people, raises new challenges for the Islamic Republic both externally amid tensions with the U.S. and i…
Maine swim coach on pool deck despite medical setbacks
BANGOR, Maine (AP) — A college swimming coach has endured a quadruple bypass after a heart attack, removal of cancerous tumors from his colon and wrists, and the amputation of part of his leg.
Magnitude 6.0 quake hits off quake-stricken Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Magnitude 6.0 quake hits off quake-stricken Puerto Rico.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen wins second term, as voters signal support for her tough stance toward China.
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen wins second term, as voters signal support for her tough stance toward China.
Taiwan's president wins as voters back tough China stance
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has won a second term, signaling strong voter support for her tough stance against China.