United Airlines removes couple traveling to wedding from plane

United Airlines removes couple traveling to wedding from plane

April 17, 2017 - 13:06 AMT  09:06 GMT
The couple "repeatedly attempted to sit in upgraded seating would not follow crew instructions to return to their assigned seats," United said.
Far-left candidate Melenchon draws big crowd ahead of French elections

Far-left candidate Melenchon draws big crowd ahead of French elections

April 17, 2017 - 13:03 AMT  09:03 GMT
The elections take place with France on heightened security alert following a spate of attacks by Islamist militants since January 2015.
U.S., South Korea agree 'early' deployment of THAAD missile system

U.S., South Korea agree 'early' deployment of THAAD missile system

April 17, 2017 - 12:57 AMT  08:57 GMT
The decision to activate the Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) system came during talks between Hwang Kyo Ahn and Mike Pence.
At least 126 killed in Aleppo bus convoy bomb attack

At least 126 killed in Aleppo bus convoy bomb attack

April 17, 2017 - 12:41 AMT  08:41 GMT
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, which pro-Damascus media said was carried out by a suicide car bomber.
15 ceasefire violations by Azeri forces registered overnight

15 ceasefire violations by Azeri forces registered overnight

April 17, 2017 - 12:39 AMT  08:39 GMT
The Karabakh troops remained committed to the ceasefire to continue controlling the situation along the entire line of contact.
Trump aide McMaster says “time for tough talks with Russia”

Trump aide McMaster says “time for tough talks with Russia”

April 17, 2017 - 12:31 AMT  08:31 GMT
The U.S. early this month bombed a Syrian air base in reaction to what Washington said was a nerve gas attack by the Assad government.
South Korea prosecutors charge ousted leader Park with bribery

South Korea prosecutors charge ousted leader Park with bribery

April 17, 2017 - 12:29 AMT  08:29 GMT
South Korean prosecutors on April 17 charged ousted president Park Geun-hye and Lotte Group chairman Shin Dong-bin with bribery.
Islamic State attacked Iraq forces

Islamic State attacked Iraq forces "with chemical weapons"

April 17, 2017 - 12:19 AMT  08:19 GMT
The attack on Saturday did not result in any deaths but did cause "limited injuries" among security personnel, the military said.
Turkey's Erdogan declares referendum win as opponents plan challenge

Turkey's Erdogan declares referendum win as opponents plan challenge

April 17, 2017 - 12:17 AMT  08:17 GMT
Erdogan said 25 million people had supported the proposal, which will replace Turkey's parliamentary system with an all-powerful presidency.
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