Assailant dead after ramming car into Michigan synagogue
An unidentified assailant is dead after ramming his car on Thursday into a synagogue on the outskirts of Detroit, Michigan, and causing a blaze, police said.
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World in 'new dark age' of abuse: UN rights expert
The world has entered a "new dark age of abuses", with the United States "raining death" on Iran and Venezuela, a UN special rapporteur said Thursday.
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Morikawa pulls out of Players Championship with back trouble
Two-time major-winner Collin Morikawa withdrew from The Players Championship after one hole on Thursday with a back injury.
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Scavenging ravens memorize vast tracts of wolf hunting grounds: study
The partnership between ravens and wolves goes back to Norse mythology -- Odin's birds scouted ahead and led prey to the god's canines, a relationship that provided food for all.
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In Iran, shut shops, joblessness and a dash for cash
AFP reporters have been speaking to a range of people living in Iran to build a picture of life under daily US and Israeli bombardment despite an internet blackout and major communication problems.
Read moreTriple Crown is 'special to us', says Ireland coach Farrell
Ireland coach Andy Farrell said that even if his side fall short of winning the Six Nations title on Saturday, beating Scotland to secure the Triple Crown would still be "pretty special".
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Polish bishops announce 'independent' probe of child sexual abuse
The Polish Bishop's Conference on Thursday announced plans to establish an "independent" commission to investigate child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
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Top US, China economy officials to meet for talks in Paris
Top economic officials from the United States and China are set to convene in Paris, the Treasury Department said Thursday, ahead of President Donald Trump's planned meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in April.
Read moreNoma's star chef quits after claims that he hit and bullied staff
Danish superchef Rene Redzepi -- whose Noma restaurant was long regarded as the world's best -- said he was stepping down Thursday after allegations that he abused and bullied staff for years.
Read moreOil tops $100 as Iran vows to keep Hormuz closed
Oil prices soared above $100 and stock markets extended losses as Iran's new supreme leader ordered the Strait of Hormuz to be kept closed.
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