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Helicopter carrying Iran's president suffers a 'hard landing,' state TV says, and rescue is underway

May 19, 2024, 8:56 a.m.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi suffered a “hard landing” on Sunday, Iranian state media reported, without elaborating. Some began urging the public to pray for Raisi and the others on board as ...
Dominicans vote in general elections with eyes on crisis in neighboring Haiti

May 19, 2024, 8:48 a.m.

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Voters in the Dominican Republic cast ballots Sunday in general elections likely to reinforce the government's crackdown on its shared border with Haiti and the hundreds of thousands of people fleeing the violence-stricken nation. ...
2 dead and 5 missing after a boat collision on the Danube River in Hungary

May 19, 2024, 8:28 a.m.

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Police say two people have died and five are missing following a boat collision on the Danube River in Hungary. Hungarian police received a report late Saturday night that a man had been found with a ...
At least 11 killed as Russia presses forward with its offensive in northeastern Ukraine

May 19, 2024, 7:57 a.m.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — At least 11 people were reported killed in attacks in Ukraine’s war-ravaged northeast on Sunday as Russia pushed ahead with its renewed offensive . In the Kharkiv region, the focus of the offensive, the Kharkiv Regional ...
Robbers made off with "several million euros" of jewels in armed heist of ‘Jeweler to the Stars’

May 19, 2024, 7:00 a.m.

PARIS (AP) — Armed robbers who used a motorbike as a battering ram made off with “several million euros'” (dollars') worth of valuables in a heist of the luxury Paris boutique of self-declared “Jeweler to the Stars" Harry Winston, the ...
Heavy rains set off flash floods in northern Afghanistan, killing at least 84 people

May 19, 2024, 6:40 a.m.

ISLAMABAD (AP) — More heavy rains in Afghanistan have triggered flash floods, raising the death toll to 84 in the country’s north following weeks of devastating torrents that had already left hundreds dead and missing, a Taliban spokesman said Sunday. ...
Congolese army says it has foiled a coup. Self-exiled opposition leader threatens president

May 19, 2024, 6:13 a.m.

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo's army says it “foiled a coup” early Sunday morning and arrested the perpetrators, including several foreigners, following a shootout between armed men in military uniform and guards of a close ally of Congo's president that ...
Iranian state television says helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi had a 'hard landing,' without elaborating

May 19, 2024, 5:54 a.m.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian state television says helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi had a 'hard landing,' without elaborating.
Rescuers in Iran trying to reach a helicopter involved in an 'incident' while accompanying president

May 19, 2024, 5:52 a.m.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rescuers in Iran are trying to reach a helicopter involved in “an incident” while traveling with an entourage including President Ebrahim Raisi, state television reported Sunday. There was no immediate elaboration on what happened ...
Rescuers trying to reach helicopter involved in an 'incident' that was traveling with Iran president

May 19, 2024, 5:42 a.m.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rescuers in Iran are trying to reach a helicopter involved in “an incident” while traveling with an entourage including President Ebrahim Raisi, state television reported Sunday. There was no immediate elaboration on what happened ...
At least 10 killed as Russia presses forward with its offensive in northeastern Ukraine

May 19, 2024, 5:41 a.m.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — At least 10 people were reported killed in attacks in Ukraine’s war-ravaged northeast on Sunday as Russia pushed ahead with its renewed offensive . In the Kharkiv region, the focus of the offensive, regional Gov. Oleh ...
Iranian state TV says rescuers trying to reach site of helicopter involved in 'incident' while traveling with president

May 19, 2024, 5:37 a.m.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian state TV says rescuers trying to reach site of helicopter involved in 'incident' while traveling with president.
Senior Republican close to Trump criticizes Biden's arms holdup in speech to Israeli parliament

May 19, 2024, 5:12 a.m.

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Elise Stefanik, a House Republican leader seen as a candidate to be Donald Trump's running mate, delivered a speech before Israel's parliament on Sunday in which she criticized President Joe Biden's approach to the war ...
Ukraine and Russia exchange drone attacks while Russia continues its push in the east

May 19, 2024, 3:45 a.m.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia said it shot down some 60 drones and several missiles over its territory while Ukraine in turn said it destroyed over 30 Russian drones. At least four people were reported killed in an attack on ...
Congolese army says shootout in the capital is failed coup, perpetrators arrested

May 19, 2024, 3:02 a.m.

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo's army says it has “foiled a coup” early Sunday morning and arrested the perpetrators, including several foreigners, following a shootout between armed men in military uniform and a top politician’s guards that left three people ...
Taiwan's new president inherits a strong foreign policy position but political gridlock at home

May 19, 2024, 2:54 a.m.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — In a campaign ad for Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te, incumbent President Tsai Ing-wen was shown driving with Lai in the passenger seat, exchanging reflections on their years governing together. Tsai later turned over the driving to ...
Congolese army says shootout in Kinshasa was a failed coup, perpetrators arrested

May 19, 2024, 2:48 a.m.

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congolese army says the shootout in Kinshasa early Sunday was a failed coup, adding that the perpetrators have been arrested. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A ...
Congolese army says shootout in Kinshasa is a failed coup, perpetrators arrested

May 19, 2024, 2:45 a.m.

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congolese army says shootout in Kinshasa is a failed coup, perpetrators arrested.
Police say 2 people are dead and 5 are missing in Hungary after a boat collision on the Danube River

May 19, 2024, 2:34 a.m.

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Police say 2 people are dead and 5 are missing in Hungary after a boat collision on the Danube River.
Shootout in Congo’s capital leaves 3 dead as men in military uniform clash with politician’s guards

May 19, 2024, 2:18 a.m.

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A shootout in Congo’s capital early Sunday morning between armed men in military uniform and a top politician’s guards has left three people dead, according to the politician’s spokesman and local media. This came amid a ...
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