Europe
Boy, 12, survives avalanche that buried him for 40 minutes
Paris, Dec 28 (AP/UNB) — A 12-year-old boy in the French Alps was found alive and uninjured after being buried under an avalanche for 40 minutes, an event his rescuers are calling a true "miracle."
Presidents of Russia, Belarus talk over energy price dispute
Moscow, Dec 26 (AP/UNB) — The presidents of Russia and Belarus met in Moscow Tuesday for talks focused on an energy dispute that clouded ties between the two allies.
Protests in Tunisia after journalist sets himself on fire
Tunis, Dec 26 (AP/UNB) — Protests erupted Tuesday in Tunisia after the death of a journalist who set himself on fire to protest economic problems in the North African nation, prompting clashes with police and nationwide concern.
Scandals brewing, Netanyahu calls early election for April
Jerusalem, Dec 25 (AP/UNB) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday called early elections for April, setting the stage for a three-month campaign clouded by a series of corruption investigations against the long-serving Israeli leader.
Residents of Russian city protest 'black sky' air pollution
Chelyabinsk, Dec 25 (AP/UNB) — Residents of Chelyabinsk are expressing worry over industrial pollution after heavy smog enveloped the Ural Mountains city this month and remained for two weeks.
Forgo greed, gluttony of Christmas for simple love: Pope
Vatican City, Dec 25 (AP/UNB) — Pope Francis urged Christians on Monday to forgo the greed, gluttony and materialism of Christmas and to focus instead on its message of simplicity, charity and love.
London airport open, but location of drone culprit up in air
London, Dec 24 (AP/UNB) — London's Gatwick Airport operated without problems 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.
UK police free 2 drone suspects in Gatwick travel chaos
London, Dec 23 (AP/UNB) — British police say they have released a man and a woman who had been arrested in connection with the drone incursions at London's Gatwick Airport that had disrupted holiday plans for tens of thousands of travelers.
French police defend actions after clashes with protesters
Paris, Dec 23 (AP/UNB) — French authorities are defending police actions to contain protest violence after a policeman was seen briefly brandishing a gun at a surging crowd in Paris.
Cuban assembly approves draft of new constitution
Havana, Dec 23 (AP/UNB) — Cuba's National Assembly on Saturday approved an update of the country's constitution, the final step before a national referendum expected to approve the new charter in February.