Israeli Soldier Convicted of Manslaughter
TEL AVIV, Israel — The Latest on the conviction of an Israeli soldier on charges of manslaughter over the death of a wounded Palestinian...
Suspected Rebels Storm Philippine Jail, Release 158 Inmates
KIDAPAWAN, Philippines — More than 100 suspected Muslim rebels stormed a jail in the southern Philippines before dawn Wednesday, allowing 158 inmates to escape in what officials said was the biggest jailbreak in the country.
Ferry Captain Arrested After Deadly Fire in Indonesia
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian police have arrested the captain of a tourist ferry that caught fire on New Year's Day, leaving 40 people dead or missing.
Brazil Prison Riot Kills At Least 56 Inmates
RIO DE JANEIRO — An attack by members of one crime gang on rival inmates touched off a riot at a prison in the northern state of Amazonas, leaving at least 56 dead, including several who were beheaded or dismembered in the worst bloodshed at a Brazilian prison since 1992.
IS Claims Responsibility for Istanbul NightClub Shooting
BEIRUT — The Islamic State group claims responsibility for the Istanbul night club shooting.
Police Struggle in Hunt for Gunman in Istanbul Nightclub Attack
ISTANBUL — Turkish police struggled Monday to track down a gunman who attacked New Year's Eve revelers at a popular Istanbul nightclub, killing at least 39 people, most of them foreigners. Close to 70 more were wounded.
Woman Tied to South Korea Scandal Arrested in Denmark
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean prosecutors said Monday the daughter of the confidante of disgraced President Park Geun-hye has been arrested in Denmark and authorities are working to get her returned home in connection with a huge corruption scandal.
Vandalized Hollywood Sign Reads ‘HOLLYWeeD’
LOS ANGELES — No, Los Angeles residents, it wasn't your hangovers playing tricks on you. The Hollywood sign really did read "HOLLYWeeD" for a few hours on New Year's Day.
23 Killed After Ferry Catches Fire in Indonesia
JAKARTA, Indonesia — An Indonesian official says at least 23 people were killed after a ferry caught fire near the capital, Jakarta.
Fans Pay Tribute to Carrie Fisher in Hollywood (Photos)
NEW ORLEANS — Their hair wrapped in side buns, wielding lightsabers and dressed as everything from Wookiees to stormtroopers, thousands of people turned out to honor Carrie Fisher, the actress famous for her iconic role as Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" movies.
