Dhaka, May 18 (UNB) - The US has chided Russia for what it calls an "unfortunate decision" to send missiles to the Syrian government.Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen Martin Dempsey said the shipment "will embold...

FAIRFIELD, May 18 (AP/UNB) — Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during Friday's evening rush hour, sending 60 people to the hospital, including five critically injured and one very crit...

Beijing, May 18 (AP/UNB) - A Chinese aviation industry news website says a man has been arrested for allegedly making fake bomb threats against several domestic flights bound for Shanghai. It's the second time in a week...

Yangon, May 18 (AP/UNB) - Myanmar's president has pardoned at least 20 political prisoners just ahead of a historic visit to the United States that will highlight the two sides' improved relations brought about by the fo...

Beijing, May 18 (AP/UNB) - Chinese authorities say rainstorms that battered southern China this week have killed 55 people and left 14 others missing. The Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs website says at least nine pro...

Dover, May 18(AP/UNB) - A woman who lived with a pediatrician accused of waterboarding her 11-year-old daughter has agreed to plead guilty to child endangerment charges and testify against him. In accepting a plea offer...

United Nations, May 18 (AP/UNB) - North Korea is still trying to import and export nuclear and ballistic missile-related items but financial and trade sanctions are slowing progress on development of their prohibited wea...

BAGHDAD, MAY 17 (AP/UNB) - Bombs struck Sunni areas in Baghdad and surrounding areas Friday, killing at least 76 people in the deadliest day in Iraq in more than eight months, officials said, as a spike in violence has r...

WASHINGTON, May 17 (AP/UNB) - The IMF says serious risks still loom for the Cypriot economy even after a multi-billion dollar international bailout aimed at averting a debt default. An IMF report released Friday predict...

CAIRO, May 17 (AP/UNB) - Dozens of disgruntled border policemen forced the closure of Egypt's main crossing point into the Gaza Strip on Friday to protest the abduction of their colleagues by suspected militants, undersc...