Velociraptor Among Japanese Hotel’s Robot Staff
The staff at a Japanese hotel manned entirely by robots includes a realistic-looking woman and a bow tie-clad velociraptor.
Four Italian Construction Workers Kidnapped Near In Libyan Oil Fields
Four Italian nationals were kidnapped by unidentified abductors in Libya, the Italian Foreign Ministry announced Monday.
U.K. PM David Cameron Unveils New Methods to Fight Radical Islam
U.K. PM David Cameron unveiled a strategy he hopes will defeat Islamist extremism with methods including improved integration of Muslims into British society.
U.S. Helicopter “Friendly Fire” Incident Kills Eight Afghan Soldiers
The Taliban fired at the helicopters, but confusion led to a military checkpoint being attacked.
At Least 27 Killed In Turkish Border Town Explosion
At least 27 were killed in an explosion at a meeting of youth workers at a Suruc, Turkey, cultural center, the Turkish interior Ministry reported Monday.
Cuba, U.S. Restore Diplomatic Relations
The embassy in Havana will have a ceremonial opening later this summer.
Interstate 10 Bridge Collapse In California Forces Closure
The Tex Wash eastbound bridge in Southern California's Interstate 10 collapsed late Sunday due to heavy rain and flooding, injuring one person and causing the highway to close indefinitely.
Family Says Chattanooga Shooter Suffered From Depression, Drug Abuse
The gunman reportedly had suicidal thoughts.
Barge Carrying 1M Gallons Of Naphtha Petroleum Catches Fire
A barge carrying about one million gallons of the Naphtha petroleum product caught fire after a collision off the coast of Galveston, Texas, early Monday.
Militants Kill Five Soldiers At Checkpoints In Sinai Peninsula
The checkpoints were among the same military installations attacked earlier this month by Islamic State militants.
Police Looking For Gang Rapists Who Assaulted Couples, Forced Men To Watch
Michigan authorities are searching for a group of armed robbers who held up two couples in Detroit -- raping the women and forcing their boyfriends to watch the assault, officials said.
Germany Willing To Consider Further Help To Greece Amid Debt Crisis
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who has been front and center for weeks in the bailout negotiations for Greece, said Sunday that her government is willing to consider further measures to relieve Athens' debt health.
U.S.-led Coalition Drops Leaflets Over Islamic State Capital: “Freedom Will Come”
The U.S.-led coalition previously dropped leaflets with artwork depicting Islamic State fighters being fed into a meat grinder.
Man Attacks Baby Sea Turtle Nest, Shoots Volunteer In Florida
After a man began shouting profanities and attacking a sea turtle nest at a Florida beach Friday night, two volunteers stepped in to stop him. One of the volunteers was shot for his efforts. The man reportedly hates turtles.