Nigerian airstrike mistakenly kills civilians supporting security forces while targeting rebels
The Nigeria Air Force was targeting rebels in the hard-hit Zurmi and Maradun areas of Zamfara state, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the state governor’s spokesman, said on Sunday.
India's Modi marks the opening of a strategic tunnel in disputed Kashmir
JAMMU, India (AP) — India’s prime minister marked Monday the opening of a tunnel in the northeast of disputed Kashmir that will grant all-year accessibility to a town that is isolated by heavy snow ...
Jeff Bezos' space company calls off debut launch of massive new rocket in final minutes of countdown
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos founded the company 25 years ago. He took part in Monday’s countdown from Mission Control, located at the rocket factory just outside the gates of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center about ...
Congo says several towns recaptured from rebels but fighting intensifies in its east
GOMA, Congo (AP) — Several towns that fell to armed groups in eastern Congo’s North Kivu and South Kivu provinces have been recaptured by government forces, a Congolese army spokesman said, even as ...
China's exports in December up 10.7%, beating estimates as higher US tariffs loom
Chinese exports to the U.S. jumped 15.6% in December compared to the same time last year, while exports to the European Union jumped 8.8%. Outbound shipments to Southeast Asia grew almost 19%. But ...
Los Angeles wildfire death toll surges to 24 as firefighters brace for more fierce winds
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After a weekend spent blocking the explosive growth of fires that destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area, firefighters got a slight break ...
Taiwan iPhone maker Foxconn sets its sights on the ever more crowded EV market
Foxconn’s auto venture with Taiwan automaker and importer Yulon Motor Co., Foxtron, showcased its Model B, a sleek EV hatchback, as well as its automotive electronics, at the Consumer Electronics Show ...
Dazzling Ice Castles draw tourists to New Hampshire, other states
NORTH WOODSTOCK, N.H. (AP) — An annual architectural celebration of ice is up and running again in New Hampshire and several other states.
Seoul's spy agency says North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine haven't shown desire to defect
The agency said it was willing to discuss the matter with Ukrainian authorities if the soldiers eventually do ask to go to South Korea. About 34,000 North Koreans have defected to capitalist rival ...
Ripples of Los Angeles fires continue as Meghan delays Netflix series launch, composer's works lost
Several projects and awards shows have been delayed, with the Producers Guild opting not to announce its nominations Sunday due to ongoing effects of the fire. Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, also ...
During the NFL playoffs, NBC offers a reminder: The NBA is coming back to its platforms next season
Next season marks the return of NBC to the NBA broadcast world. NBC carried NBA games from 1990 through 2002, and the new deal calls for it to showcase games on Sunday night once the NFL season has ...
Merilainen comes up big in Senators' crease, again
The Stars (27-14-1) came in riding a seven-game winning streak and Merilainen held them off for most of the game. Evgenii ...