Dec 29 U.S. military carries out 30th strike on alleged drug boat By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press The U.S. military said Monday that it had conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people. The military said the vessel “was engaged in narco-trafficking operations,” though it did not… Continue reading
Dec 29 Train derails in southern Mexico, killing at least 13 and injuring dozens By Associated Press Officials have said that 241 passengers and nine crew members were on the train when the accident occurred. Continue reading
Dec 29 Russia reopens Mariupol theater more than 3 years after its airstrike killed hundreds there By Associated Press A historic theater in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol has opened its doors more than three years after it was pummeled in a Russian airstrike that killed hundreds of civilians sheltering inside. Continue reading
Dec 29 Diplomats from China, Cambodia and Thailand meet as Beijing seeks a stronger mediating role By Kanis Leung, Associated Press Foreign ministers from Cambodia and Thailand have convened with their Chinese counterpart to discuss the border dispute between the two Southeast Asian countries. Continue reading
Dec 29 South Korean leader returns to presidential palace avoided by ousted predecessor By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press South Korean President Lee Jae Myung commuted to Cheong Wa Dae, the country’s traditional presidential palace, for the first time since taking office in June. Continue reading
Dec 29 Fire at Indonesian retirement home kills 16 By Edna Tarigan, Gracey Wakari, Associated Press Firefighters needed more than two hours to extinguish the blaze after nearby residents reported the fire to emergency services. Neighbors reportedly helped rescue several occupants of the retirement home. Continue reading
Dec 29 UK opposition leaders demand activist be stripped of citizenship for past tweets By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Opposition leaders in the United Kingdom are calling for a human rights activist to be stripped of his citizenship over past social media messages. Continue reading
Dec 29 Young Africans turn to farming as urban life becomes too expensive By Mark Banchereau, Associated Press Farming has long been seen as low-status work across much of Africa, pushing young people to cities in search of office jobs. But the high cost of living and lack of job opportunities are pushing some youth to give agriculture… Continue reading
Dec 29 Official says 6 Islamic State militants and 3 police officers killed in clash in northwest Turkey By Associated Press Police stormed a house where the militants were hiding. Eight other police officers and a night guard were wounded, according to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. Continue reading
Dec 29 Head of Iran's Central Bank resigns amid protests as rial hits record low against the dollar By Associated Press Iran's rial fell to 1.38 million to the dollar Monday, worsening inflation and straining budgets. Continue reading