5 heroin traffickers return to Australia after almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons
Five Australians who had spent almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons for heroin trafficking returned to Australia on Sunday under a deal struck between the two governments, Prime Minister Anthony ...
Storms across US bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and a tornado in California
Inclement weather plagued areas of the U.S. in the first half of the weekend, with dangerous conditions including heavy snow ...
Indonesia releases remaining five Australians from ‘Bali Nine’ drug gang
The remaining five Australians from the infamous heroin-trafficking “Bali Nine” gang have returned home after Canberra struck a deal with Indonesia to end their two decades of imprisonment overseas.
Pope Francis to focus on regional 'crisis and conflict' during first papal visit to Corsica
Pope Francis’ one-day visit to the French island of Corsica on Sunday, two days before his 88th birthday, will put a dual focus on the Mediterranean, highlighting local traditions of popular piety on ...
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Activists release images of foxes at Finnish fur farms to push EU to ban the trade
GENEVA (AP) — A red fox frantically scratches the wires of its small cage. An Arctic fox meanders lazily with a bloody tail.
New Syria's 1st week: Rebels try to bring normalcy while Syrians vow to speak up
The new head of security arrived at Damascus’ international airport with his men, a bearded fighter who marched with other rebels across Syria to the capital. The few maintenance staff who showed up ...
One week into a new Syria, rebels aim for normalcy and Syrians vow not to be silent again
At Damascus’ international airport, the new head of security — one of the rebels who marched across Syria to the capital — arrived with his team. The few maintenance workers who showed up for work ...
Holiday event allows visitors into Chimney Rock for first time since Helene
The town opened its doors to visitors for one day for the “Bring Christmas to Chimney Rock” event. The event gave visitors ...
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South Korea’s opposition chief urges top court to act swiftly on impeachment
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s opposition leader on Sunday urged the Constitutional Court to rule swiftly on a bid to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, a day after parliament voted ...
Firefighters rescue puppy trapped in Cumberland County well
According to firefighters, Fayetteville firefighters assisted the Westarea Fire Department with the rescue. The Fayetteville Fire Department on Saturday rescued a puppy that got stuck in a well.
Trump appoints longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as special missions envoy
President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that he's picked longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as an envoy for special missions, tasking him with helping the incoming ...
North Carolina county makes historic drug bust, seizes $3.8M in meth and 20 firearms
Following a months-long investigation by the McDowell County Sheriff's Office, Marion Police Department and the NC State ...