IS claims bomber attack in Libya

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility on Wednesday for an attack on Libyan foreign ministry in the capital Tripoli that has killed at least three people, including a senior civil servant.

UK drone arrests raise libel questions

The British couple released without charge in relation to the Gatwick Airport drone incident that closed one of the world's busiest airports for 36 hours in the lead-up to Christmas could win at least 75,000 pounds ($95,000) from the newspapers who identified them.

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Erdogan invites Trump to meeting

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has invited US President Donald Trump to visit Turkey in 2019. At the same time, Erdogan has sent more troops to Syria's border ahead of an imminent US withdrawal, a series of moves experts said target Kurdish forces.

Queen calls for unity in Christmas message

In her annual Christmas message, Queen Elizabeth II appealed for people to show more respect to those with opposing views.

French protesters band together to celebrate Christmas on the streets

SOMAIN, France - The protests against French President Emmanuel Macron may have eased in the run-up to Christmas, but dozens of demonstrators camped out at roundabouts across France are vowing to keep up the pressure, with no plans to head home for the holidays.

US govt shutdown puts a damper on DC's Christmas festivities

WASHINGTON - The lights were not twinkling. The toy trains were not whirring. Even the nearby bathrooms were locked.

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Mattis out sooner than he expected

United States President Donald Trump said on Sunday he was replacing Secretary of Defense James Mattis earlier than had been expected. The abrupt call came just days after Mattis announced his resignation.

Macron calls for order after 'yellow vests' attack on police

PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron called for "order" on Sunday after a sixth weekend of "yellow vests" anti-government protests that saw dwindling participation and a violent attack on police in Paris.

ROK sends officials to DPRK to prepare for a joint ceremony

Seoul sent a delegation team to the DPRK on Monday, in preparations for a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday to connect railways and roads across the border between the two neighbors.

London airport open, but location of drone culprit up in the air

LONDON - London's Gatwick Airport operated without problems on Sunday, but the fugitive drone operators who brought incoming and outgoing flights to a standstill over multiple days remained at large and a potential threat after police cleared two local residents who were arrested as suspects.