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Afghan official: Taliban storm checkpoint, killing 20 troops
KABUL - The Taliban stormed an army checkpoint in Afghanistan's western Farah province, killing 20 soldiers and abducting two, the latest in relentless attacks that the insurgents carry out even as th...
May 06, 2019
SpaceX shipment reaches space station after weekend launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A SpaceX shipment has arrived at the International Space Station following a weekend launch. The Dragon capsule reached the orbiting complex Monday, delivering 5,500 pounds (2,5...
May 06, 2019
Japan's emperor greets public for 1st time since succession
TOKYO - Japan's Emperor Naruhito greeted the public Saturday for the first time since his succession, expressing hope for Japan to keep pursuing peace. Naruhito ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne on We...
May 06, 2019
Cyclone Fani kills at least 15 as it moves to Bangladesh
DHAKA, Bangladesh - A mammoth preparation exercise that included the evacuation of more than 1 million people appears to have spared India a devastating death toll from one of the biggest storms in de...
May 06, 2019
Thai king is officially crowned, boosting his regal power
BANGKOK - Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn was officially crowned amid the splendor of the country's Grand Palace, taking the central role in an elaborate centuries-old royal ceremony that was last...
May 06, 2019
All survive as plane carrying US military crashes into river
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A military-chartered jet carrying 143 people landed hard, then bounced and swerved as the pilot struggled to control it amid thunder and lightning, ultimately skidding off the run...
May 06, 2019
Under heavy rocket fire, Israeli reprisals kill 6
GAZA, Palestinian Territory - Palestinian militants on Saturday fired over 250 rockets into Israel, drawing dozens of retaliatory airstrikes on targets across the Gaza Strip in a round of heavy fighti...
May 06, 2019
Libyan commander urges troops to press fight to take Tripoli
CAIRO - A Libyan army commander whose forces are advancing on Tripoli is rallying his fighters on, despite U.N. calls for a weeklong cease-fire. Commander Khalifa Hifter urged his troops late on Sunda...
May 06, 2019
China says trade envoys preparing to go to Washington
BEIJING - Chinese envoys are preparing to travel to the United States for trade talks, a government spokesman said Monday, suggesting negotiations on ending a bruising tariff war will proceed despite ...
May 06, 2019
Trump changes position on Mueller testimony
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's turnabout on whether the special counsel should appear before Congress - "Bob Mueller should not testify," he tweeted - has sparked criticism from Democratic lawm...
May 06, 2019