Prague in shock and horror after ‘senseless’ shooting attack leaves 14 dead
CNN By Ivana Kottasová, CNN Near Prague, Czech Republic (CNN) — Prague was in shock and mourning Friday after a gunman killed 14 people and…
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British boy who went missing in France for six years says being back home feels ‘surreal’
By Catherine Nicholls, CNN London (CNN) — Alex Batty, a British boy who was found in France after going missing for six years, says it feels…
Continue ReadingGymnastics star Simone Biles named AP Female Athlete of the Year a third time after dazzling return
By WILL GRAVES AP National Writer There were jitters, of course. Considering all that happened, how could there not be? When Simone Biles walked onto…
Continue ReadingFrench President Emmanuel Macron will be the guest of honor at India’s Republic Day celebrations
PARIS (AP) — India has invited French President Emmanuel Macron to be the chief guest at the country’s national day celebrations next month.…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Dec. 22: Israel, Border crisis, Extreme weather, Prague shooting, Rudy Giuliani
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Inhale, exhale. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also a time when holiday stress may…
Continue ReadingKhan ordered released on bail in official secrets case in Pakistan. But he won’t be freed right away
By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s Supreme Court in a surprise ruling has ordered the release of former Prime Minister…
Continue ReadingTesla moves forward with a plan to build an energy-storage battery factory in China
BEIJING (AP) — American electric automaker Tesla’s plans to produce energy-storage batteries in China are moving forward with a signing ceremony…
Continue ReadingWith a new Covid-19 variant on the rise, here’s how to stay safe this holiday season
By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — As people across the country prepare for holiday celebrations, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is…
Continue ReadingWhat stores are open and closed on Christmas Eve? See hours for Walmart, CVS, Costco and more
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Christmas Eve is almost here. But before running out the door for some last-minute…
Continue ReadingRussian official says US is hampering a prisoner exchange with unequal demands
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian deputy foreign minister said talks with the United States on a potential prisoner exchange that would free Americans held…
Continue ReadingChina’s BYD to build its first European electric vehicle factory in Hungary
By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — One of the world’s largest electrical vehicle manufacturers, China’s BYD, will open…
Continue ReadingAt least 20 villagers are killed during a rebel attack in northern Central African Republic
By JEAN FERNAND KOENA Associated Press BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Local authorities say rebels targeting a security outpost and a…
Continue ReadingPrague in shock and horror after ‘senseless’ shooting attack leaves 14 dead
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN Near Prague, Czech Republic (CNN) — Prague was in shock and mourning Friday after a gunman killed 14 people and…
Continue ReadingChinese automaker BYD plans a new EV plant in Hungary as part of its rapid global expansion
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese automaker BYD plans to build a new electric vehicle plant in Hungary, its first car…
Continue ReadingA storm brings strong winds to northern Europe, killing 2 people and disrupting transport
BERLIN (AP) — A storm has brought heavy rain and strong winds across northern Europe, bringing down trees and prompting warnings of flooding on the…
Continue ReadingWith a little help from ‘Aquaman,’ this conservationist is on a mission to save the world’s coral reefs
By Callum Sutherland, CNN (CNN) — It’s no surprise that Titouan Bernicot is so deeply passionate about his work. Growing up on his family’s…
Continue ReadingJapan Cabinet OKs record military budget to speed up strike capability, eases lethal arms export ban
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s defense spending would increase more than 16% next year under a record military budget…
Continue ReadingTurkey detains 304 people with suspected links to Islamic State group in simultaneous raids
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s interior minister says security forces have rounded up 304 people suspected of links to the Islamic State…
Continue ReadingThe top prize in Spain’s ‘El Gordo’ Christmas lottery goes to tickets with the number 88008
MADRID (AP) — Lucky holders of 20-euro tickets with the number 88008 are celebrating after winning 400,000 euros ($440,000) each in the top prize…
Continue ReadingChina drafts new rules proposing restrictions on online gaming
By ZEN SOO AP Technology Writer HONG KONG (AP) — China has released draft guidelines aimed at curbing excessive spending on online gaming. The…
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