Obama Telephones Thanks to 10 US Service Members President Barack Obama enjoyed a quiet first Thanksgiving at the White House, telephoning U.S. servicemen and women stationed around the world and spending time in the company of his family and friends. Darlene Superville, AP NEWS - 2 minutes ago
Americans Come Together on Holiday to Give Thanks Giant balloons, floats, marching bands and clowns with confetti brought smiles to thousands of revelers eager to catch a glimpse of a parade as steeped in Thanksgiving Day tradition as turkey and pumpkin pie. Deepti Hajela, AP NEWS - 4 minutes ago
German Military’s Inspector General Removed The German military’s top official was removed Thursday for failing to properly pass on information to political leaders about a September airstrike in Afghanistan that killed civilians. David Rising, AP NEWS - 18 minutes ago
Bittersweet Thanksgiving for Troops U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul enjoy a taste of home with a Thanksgiving Day feast. Reuters Video, REUTERS NEWS VIDEO - 19 minutes ago
China Vows to Dramatically Slow Emissions Growth China promised Thursday to slow its carbon emissions, saying it would nearly halve the ratio of pollution to GDP over the next decade — a major move by the world’s largest emitter, whose cooperation is crucial to any deal as a global climate summit approaches. Cara Anna, AP NEWS - 22 minutes ago
Watchdog Warning About TV in Post-Soviet States A media watchdog is warning that government-influenced TV in Russia and many post-Soviet states is hampering democracy and could endanger international peace and security if misused as a propaganda tool. Staff, AP NEWS - 39 minutes ago
US Probes Gatecrash at Obama-Singh State Dinner US investigators probed Thursday how two aspiring reality TV stars beat several layers of White House security to gatecrash President Barack Obama’s first state dinner. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 43 minutes ago
World Stocks Slump on Dubai Default Fears Global equities slumped Thursday, with Europe down 3.0 percent after Dubai’s shock call to suspend the debt of a key state company fuelled anxiety about excessive public borrowing, analysts said. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 43 minutes ago
World Stocks Dive on Dubai Default Fears Global stock markets fell sharply Thursday on mounting fears of a debt default by Dubai and tighter lending conditions in China, analysts said. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 43 minutes ago
German Military Chief Quits Over Afghan Strike Germany’s top general quit on Thursday over an air strike in Afghanistan on two fuel tankers hijacked by the Taliban in which dozens of civilians are thought to have perished. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 43 minutes ago
World Court Prosecutor Requests Kenya Probe The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said on Thursday he has asked judges to allow a probe of the deadly violence that followed Kenya’s 2007 polls as the masterminds had evaded justice at home. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 43 minutes ago
Sex Abuse Report Shames Irish Catholic Church The Catholic Church in Ireland covered up widespread allegations of sexual abuse of children by priests for decades, according to a damning report released on Thursday. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 43 minutes ago
Sex Abuse Report Shames Irish Catholic Church The Catholic Church in Ireland covered up widespread allegations of “evil” child sex abuse by priests for decades, according to a damning report released on Thursday. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 43 minutes ago
Prosecutor Asks Court Permission for Kenya Probe The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said Thursday he had asked judges to allow a formal probe of Kenya’s 2007-08 post-election violence with a view to trying those responsible. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 43 minutes ago
Shots Fired at UN Helicopter in DR Congo Five people were injured on Thursday aboard a United Nations helicopter when it came under fire in DR Congo in a northwestern region where tribal violence has claimed 100 lives, a UN source said. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 43 minutes ago
Five Hurt When UN Helicopter Is Fired on in DR Congo Five people were injured Thursday aboard a United Nations helicopter when it came under fire in DR Congo in a northwestern region where tribal violence has claimed 100 lives, a UN source said. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 43 minutes ago
Greek Owners Deny Ship Freed by Pirates Somali pirates said Thursday they had released a Greek cargo vessel and its Ukrainian crew after a ransom payment, but the claim was immediately denied by the Athens-based owners. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 43 minutes ago
Grant Named as New Portsmouth Boss English Premier League strugglers Portsmouth on Thursday named former Chelsea and Israel boss Avram Grant as their new manager. Afp, AFP EUROPEAN EDITION - 43 minutes ago
FTSE 100 Plunges on Dubai Debt Move The London Stock Exchange plunged more than three percent on Thursday after Dubai’s shock call to suspend the debt of a key state company fuelled anxiety over heavy public borrowing. Afp, AFP EUROPEAN EDITION - 43 minutes ago
Philippine Massacre Suspect Surrenders, Protests Innocence The Philippine politician accused of masterminding an election-linked massacre that left 57 people dead surrendered to authorities on Thursday but insisted he was innocent. Afp, AFP ASIAN EDITION - 43 minutes ago
Son Insists Accused Nazi Guard Will Be Found Innocent John Demjanjuk Jr. is convinced that his father will once again be acquitted of charges of murdering thousands of Jews in a Nazi death camp when a German court takes up the case next week. Afp, AFP AMERICAN EDITION - 43 minutes ago
Iraqi PM: Election Dispute Poses Risks to Security Iraq’s prime minister on Thursday vowed there will be no delay in the withdrawal of U.S. troops despite an Iraqi political dispute that is expected to force a January vote to be postponed. Christopher Torchia and Qassim Abdul-Zahra, AP NEWS - 45 minutes ago
Bizarre Calf Mutilations Found on Colorado Ranch A creepy string of calf mutilations in southern Colorado has a rancher and sheriff’s officials mystified, and a UFO chaser thinks extraterrestrials are involved. Staff, AP NEWS - 46 minutes ago
IAEA Chief: Iran Investigation at ‘Dead End’ The International Atomic Energy Agency probe of Iran’s nuclear program is at a dead end because Tehran is not cooperating, the chief of the U.N. nuclear watchdog said Thursday in an unusually blunt expression of frustration four days before he leaves office. George Jahn, AP NEWS - 47 minutes ago