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Changing tack, French strikers turn off power to press govt PARIS (AP) — Opening another front in their battle against the French government, protesting workers cut power to thousands of Parisians on Tuesday, plunging homes into darkness and shutting down trains to one of the capital’s main airports. Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Mexico begins flying, busing migrants back to Honduras CIUDAD HIDALGO, Mexico (AP) — Hundreds of Central American migrants who waded across a river into Mexico in hopes of eventually reaching the U. Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Putin names new Cabinet as key members of Russian govt stay MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin formed his new Cabinet on Tuesday, replacing many of its members but keeping his foreign, defense and finance ministers in place. Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Iraqi officials: 3 dead, dozens wounded in Baghdad protests BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi security forces fired tear gas and live rounds during clashes with anti-government protesters overnight and Monday morning in Baghdad, killing three and wounding dozens of demonstrators, officials said. Published Jan. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

Migrants ford river from Guatemala to Mexico CIUDAD HIDALGO, Mexico (AP) — Hundreds of Central American migrants waded across the Suchiate River on Monday into southern Mexico in a new test of U. Published Jan. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

Survivor recounts confused, chaotic cult rite that killed 7 SANTIAGO, Panama (AP) — A survivor of the cult ceremony that killed her daughter and six other people in a remote village in Panama said she was ordered to close her eyes, was beaten and knocked unconscious during the ritual. Published Jan. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

Russia’s Putin sends constitutional proposals to Parliament MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday submitted to parliament a package of constitutional amendments widely seen as an attempt to secure his grip on power well after his current term ends in 2024. Published Jan. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

Human-to-human transmission confirmed in China coronavirus BEIJING (AP) — The head of a Chinese government expert team said Monday that human-to-human transmission has been confirmed in an outbreak of a new coronavirus, a development that raises the possibility it could spread more quickly and widely. Published Jan. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

3 killed, 100-plus hurt in collapse during Ethiopia ceremony ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — At least three people were killed and more than 100 others injured when a wooden stand erected for the colorful Epiphany celebration collapsed Monday in Ethiopia, an official and hospital source said. Published Jan. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

Canadian military mobilized to help Newfoundland dig out ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland (AP) — Canada’s federal government was mobilizing the Armed Forces on Sunday to help Newfoundland and Labrador dig out from the monster blizzard that paralyzed eastern regions of the province with record-breaking amounts of snow and as forecasts call for more. Published Jan. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Violence escalates in Beirut as protesters clash with police BEIRUT (AP) — Security forces fired tear gas, water cannons and rubber bullets in clashes Sunday with hundreds of anti-government protesters outside Lebanon’s Parliament, as violence continued to escalate in a week of rioting. Published Jan. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

At least 75 flee from Paraguay prison ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — At least 75 inmates, many of them members of a notorious Brazilian gang, escaped from a Paraguayan prison in a border town Sunday, according to authorities who said they immediately fired the prison’s director. Published Jan. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Thousands-strong Hong Kong protest cut short by clashes HONG KONG (AP) — Clashes broke out between protesters and police Sunday in Hong Kong, cutting short a rally after thousands had gathered at a park to call for electoral reforms and a boycott of the Chinese Communist Party. Published Jan. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Israel building underground defense system on Lebanon border JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s military said it began construction of an underground defense system Sunday along its northern frontier with Lebanon to protect against cross-border tunnels. Published Jan. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Many options await Prince Harry, Meghan after royal split LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have made their choice: a radical break from palace protocol, constant press intrusion and a lavishly funded lifestyle. Published Jan. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

UK treasury chief: Some businesses may hurt after Brexit LONDON (AP) — The British government announced plans for special events on the night of Jan. 31 when the country officially leaves the European Union, but the country's treasury chief admitted some U. Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

Putin's moves leave Russian opposition with few options MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin played it differently this time.Instead of openly declaring plans to extend his rule like he did in 2011, Putin proposed constitutional amendments to appear to give more power to Russia's parliament. Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

Iran to send flight recorders from downed jet to Ukraine TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran will send the black box flight recorders from the Ukrainian jetliner it accidentally shot down last week to Ukraine for further analysis, an Iranian official said Saturday. Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

Over 2,000 Central American migrants try to enter Mexico TECUN UMAN, Guatemala (AP) — Mexican authorities closed a border entry point in southern Mexico on Saturday after thousands of Central American migrants tried to push their way across a bridge spanning the Suchiate River between Mexico and Guatemala. Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

Riots in Lebanon’s capital leave more than 150 injured BEIRUT (AP) — Police fired volleys of tear gas and rubber bullets in Lebanon’s capital Saturday to disperse thousands of protesters amid some of the worst rioting since demonstrations against the country’s ruling elite erupted three months ago. Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

Splits in France’s strike movement trigger fears of violence PARIS (AP) — A French government minister warned seditious groups bent on violence were hijacking the protest movement against pension reform that has gripped the country, after a fire Saturday damaged a renowned Paris restaurant patronized by President Emmanuel Macron. Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

Top Brazil culture official fired after Nazi-linked comments RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian culture secretary Roberto Alvim was fired Friday after using phrases similar to some used by Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels. Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 12:05am

Philippine volcano still ‘life threatening’ despite lull TAGAYTAY, Philippines (AP) — An erupting Philippine volcano remains life threatening despite weaker emissions and fewer tremors, an official said Friday and advised thousands of displaced villagers not to return to the danger zone. Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 12:05am