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Lithuanian man flies alone on huge plane to Italy
VILNIUS, Lithuania - A Lithuanian man flying to Italy got a pleasant surprise when he boarded the plane: He was the only passenger on the Boeing 737-800. Skirmantas Strimaitis, who was flying from cap...
Apr 02, 2019
Eagles to perform 'Hotel California' album in its entirety
LAS VEGAS - The Eagles will perform their 1976 "Hotel California" album in its entirety in concert for the first time. Live Nation says it will take place on Sept. 27 and 28 at MGM Grand Garden Arena ...
Apr 02, 2019
Blast injures 3 at top military school in Russia
MOSCOW - Three people were injured in an explosion inside an elite military academy in Russia's second-largest city, Russia's Defence Ministry said on Tuesday. The ministry said in a statement that an...
Apr 02, 2019
Amsterdam sex workers angry at red light district tours ban
AMSTERDAM - The city of Amsterdam's latest attempt to rein in the nuisance of over-tourism by banning guided tours of the red light district has run into opposition from some of the people it is inten...
Apr 02, 2019
New Zealand lawmakers pass initial vote for new gun controls
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - New Zealand lawmakers on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly in favour of new gun restrictions during the first stage of a bill they hope to rush into law by the end of next week. T...
Apr 02, 2019
Man convicted of killing woman out running in NYC park
NEW YORK - A man was convicted Monday of killing a woman out running near her New York City home in a case that stirred urban fears, helped change the state's DNA-investigation rules and raised questi...
Apr 02, 2019
Workers help Nepal storm displaced with food, shelter
PARWANIPUR, Nepal - Government workers and private volunteers provided food, tents and clothing Tuesday to the thousands of people in southern Nepal who lost their homes and belongings in a weekend st...
Apr 02, 2019
2nd woman recounts unwanted touching by Joe Biden
WASHINGTON - Aides to Joe Biden are striking a more aggressive tone as the former vice-president faces scrutiny over his past behaviour toward women. In a statement Monday, Biden spokesman Bill Russo ...
Apr 02, 2019
Elections looming, Netanyahu to head to Moscow to meet Putin
JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Russia this week for talks with President Vladimir Putin. Their meeting on Thursday will take place just five days before Israel's ...
Apr 02, 2019
2020 by the numbers: Democratic candidates posting big stats
WASHINGTON - How many ways can you measure the first quarter of the year? For Democratic presidential candidates, it's 300-plus events, 24 states and hundreds of voter questions. The Iowa caucus is st...
Apr 02, 2019