Police: 8 shot to death in Ohio, including child

 COPLEY, Ohio (AP) -- A family argument Sunday in Ohio ended in the shooting deaths of eight people in two places, including an 11-year-old, and two more people were wounded, authorities said Sunday.Members of the Akron Police Department talk to an unidentified woman who claimed to be a relativ

Aug. 8, 2011

M.K. International explores Africa, emerging markets

“We need to set up long-term strategic planning. Continuing to push the activities and keeping patient are the key words to develop stronger but successful relations with Africa. Selective business and concentration is essential to achieve the goals of African business in public and private sectors,

Aug. 7, 2011

Cte d’Ivoire celebrates independence anniversary

 The Republic of Cte d’Ivoire celebrated its 51st national day on Sunday. In South Korea, the event will to be marked by a reception given by his Excellency EKRA Kouassi Florent, Ambassador of Cte d’Ivoire on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Lotte Hotel in Seoul.  Ambassador Ekra Kouassi Florent of

Aug. 7, 2011

Hiroshima marks atomic bombing

HIROSHIMA (AP) ― The Japanese city of Hiroshima on Saturday marked the 66th anniversary of the bombing, as the nation fights a different kind of disaster from atomic technology ― a nuclear plant in a meltdown crisis after being hit by a tsunami.The site of the world’s first A-bomb attack observed a

Aug. 7, 2011

Israelis protest cost of living

 JERUSALEM (AP) ― At least a quarter of a million Israelis, fed up with the mounting cost of living, poured into the streets of the country’s major cities Saturday night to demand that their leaders address their plight ― and proving by their tremendous numbers that they will not go away.The sn

Aug. 7, 2011

‘Juno’ sets off for Jupiter

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AP) ― A sun-powered robotic explorer named Juno is rocketing toward Jupiter on a fresh quest to discover the secret recipe for making planets.Hundreds of scientists and their families and friends ― among thousands of invited guests ― cheered and yelled “Go Juno!” as the unma

Aug. 7, 2011

U.S. chopper downed in Afghanistan, 38 dead

Taliban claim credit for worst loss of lives for foreign troops in decade-long warKABUL (AP) ― Insurgents shot down a U.S. military helicopter during fighting in eastern Afghanistan, killing 30 Americans, most of them belonging to the same elite Navy SEALs unit that killed Osama bin Laden, as well a

Aug. 7, 2011

Riot hits north London after police shooting death

LONDON (AP) -- The violent riot that tore through a deprived north London neighborhood and injured more than two dozen police officers has cast a pall over Britain's capital, spreading malaise through a city preparing to host the Olympic Games.Fire rages through a building in Tottenham, north London

Aug. 7, 2011

‘Somali famine kills 29,000 children under 5’ U.S.

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) ― The drought and famine in Somalia have killed more than 29,000 children under the age of 5, according to U.S. estimates, the first time such a precise death toll has been released related to the Horn of Africa crisis.The United Nations has said previously that tens of thousands

Aug. 5, 2011

Argentina beats N. Korea to reach knockout stage

MEDELLIN, Colombia (AP) ― Six-time champion Argentina defeated North Korea 3-0 on Thursday in its final group match in the Under-20 World Cup, advancing to the second round and sending the Asian team home.Facundo Ferreyra opened the scoring in the 36th minute, with second-half goals coming from Luca

Aug. 5, 2011

Yingluck confirmed as Thailand's first female P.M.

BANGKOK (AFP) - Yingluck Shinawatra became politically turbulent Thailand's first female prime minister on Friday after parliament endorsed her crushing election victory. Yingluck Shinawatra (AP)Political novice Yingluck, the sister of ousted former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, gained support from 296

Aug. 5, 2011

Live rat found in Aussie loaf

BRISBANE, Australia (AFP) -- An Australian woman said Thursday she was horrified after finding a live rat nestled inside a loaf of bread she bought at a supermarket. (MCT)The woman, who had been shopping in Aitkenvale, in Queensland‘s tropical north, noticed there were holes in the sliced bread as s

Aug. 5, 2011