Explosion heard in Somali capital Mogadishu
An explosion was heard Saturday in the Somali capital, scene of frequent attacks by Islamic extremist fighters.
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Explosion heard in Somali capital Mogadishu, scene of many deadly attacks by Islamic extremists
Explosion heard in Somali capital Mogadishu, scene of many deadly attacks by Islamic extremists.
French yellow vest protests staged amid enhanced security
The French government vowed to strengthen security as yellow vest protesters stage a 19th round of demonstrations, in an effort to avoid a repeat of last week's riots in Paris.
AP PHOTOS: A selection of pictures from the past week
Here's your look at highlights from the weekly AP photo report, a gallery featuring a mix of front-page photography, the odd image you might have missed and lasting moments our editors think you should see.
Timeline of the rise and fall of the Islamic State group
The Islamic State group erupted from the chaos of Syria and Iraq's conflicts and swiftly did what no Islamic militant group had done before, conquering a giant stretch of territory and declaring itself a "caliphate."
Whitmer budget would direct $180M more toward drinking water
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is proposing a $180 million plan to boost the quality of tap water across Michigan, from replacing lead pipes and school drinking fountains to combating chemicals that are contaminating public supplies and private wells.
AP PHOTOS: Romanian youth spin burning tires in Lent ritual
Romanian children and youth spin burning tires and light fires in the Transylvanian hills in a ritual that marks the beginning of Orthodox Lent.
Egyptian singer banned after claiming lack of free speech
An Egyptian singer has been banned from performing in her home country after suggesting that it does not respect free speech.
Tens of thousands in southern Africa need help after cyclone
A second week has begun of efforts to find and help tens of thousands of people after Cyclone Idai devastated parts of southern Africa.
Timeline: Key events since Thailand's last general election
Thailand will hold its first general election Sunday since the military ousted the elected government in a coup nearly five years ago.
Twin bombing at Afghan ceremony kills 3, wounds a dozen
An Afghan official says a twin bombing at a public ceremony attended by local officials in the southern Helmand province has killed three people and wounded a dozen others.
UK prime minister may not seek vote on Brexit deal this week
British Prime Minister Theresa May has told lawmakers she may not seek passage of her troubled Brexit withdrawal plan in Parliament next week.
Cobblers face extinction - and are busier than ever
The clock is ticking at shoe repair shops around the region. In most of them, men in their 70s and 80s work alone in stained aprons, maneuvering shoes against trimmers and finishers, stitching, gluing, polishing and nailing to finish those boots by Tuesday, those pumps by Saturday.
Can brutal Bethlehem slaying ever be solved after 40 years?
The package arrived in the mail several months ago and landed on Bethlehem Detective Tom Galloway's desk with a thud. There was no return address.
Why Penn, Drexel are recruiting retailers, not just students
Inside the Saxbys coffee shop at Drexel University, Alyssa Bennett, 21, makes deposits, sets schedules, and pitches in at the latte machine when the line gets long.
Shopping mall decline: What malls are doing to stay open
Barbara Wilhelm and Sally Findley remember when Westmoreland Mall was packed, even on weekdays.
Blight a major issue facing rural communities
Marianna Borough sits quietly, unobtrusively in southeastern Washington County, a small town dozens of miles from an appreciable population base. But it is one with a burning history.
Man gets 18 months for threatening calls to Congress members
A Florida man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for threatening several U.S. Congress members.
Miami Beach police officer injured by motorcyclist
Authorities say a motorcyclist struck and injured a Miami Beach police officer.
In China, Apple's Cook says he's bullish on global economy
Apple CEO Tim Cook said Saturday that he is "extremely bullish" about the global economy based on the amount of innovation underway, and urged China to continue to "open up" amid complaints from the U.S. and others that it is shutting foreign firms out of key high-tech industries.
