Category Archives: fnc

Greek man detained in US scientist’s murder in Nazi bunker on Crete

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Robert Gearty

Police on the Greek island of Crete have detained a man in the killing of an American scientist who was reported missing and later was found dead in an abandoned bunker used by the Nazis during World War II, it was reported Monday.

Georgia man confirmed dead in Dominican Republic only the latest case in string of American fatalities there

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Nicole Darrah

The State Department on Sunday confirmed another American fatality in the Dominican Republic, a tourist who died of "respiratory illness" in March -- and who is the 11th American to die in the Caribbean country this year.

Skydiving plane crash in Sweden leaves 9 dead, officials say

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Travis Fedschun

Nine people were killed Sunday when a small plane carrying a group of skydivers crashes shortly after takeoff in Sweden, according to officials.

4 kids pack SUV with fishing rods, drive 600 miles before being picked off by police: report

Posted on July 15, 2019 by FOX News

Four children aged 10 to 14 packed fishing rods in a parent’s SUV, left a farewell note then drove more than 600 miles down the Australian east coast before they were stopped by police the next day, an officer said on Monday.

SEE IT: Russia launches major new telescope into space after delays

Posted on July 15, 2019 by MATTHEW BODNER

A Russian Proton-M rocket successfully delivered a cutting-edge space telescope into orbit Saturday after days of launch delays, Russia’s space agency said.

Running of the bulls ends in Spain with 3 men gored in final run

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Travis Fedschun

The notorious San Fermin festival in the northern Spanish city of Pamplona came to an end on Sunday with three runners gored by a bull that broke from the pack in the final bull run of the event, according to health officials. 

Decorated Green Beret killed in Afghanistan remembered as ‘beloved warrior’

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Robert Gearty

A decorated Green Beret on his seventh combat tour was identified Sunday as the U.S. service member killed in action in Afghanistan.

Monsoons, flash flooding kills at least 47 in Nepal, dozens missing

Posted on July 14, 2019 by David Aaro

47 people have been killed and dozens are missing or injured after heavy rainfall caused massive flooding and landslides in Nepal over the past few days, according to the Nepalese government

7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, causes panic

Posted on July 14, 2019 by David Aaro

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook the Moluccas islands on Sunday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, creating panic and causing damage to houses in eastern Indonesia.

Bastille Day in France showcases European military cooperation

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Travis Fedschun

The annual Bastille Day celebration in Paris this year was not just about showcasing France, but military cooperation among European continues.

Chess grandmaster allegedly caught cheating in bathroom during tournament

Posted on July 13, 2019 by Louis Casiano

A Latvian-Czech chess phenom whose legitimacy has long been questioned was allegedly caught cheating inside a bathroom during a tournament in France this week.

Detained Iranian tanker will be released if oil isn’t bound for Syria, UK foreign secretary says

Posted on July 13, 2019 by David Aaro

An Iranian oil tanker held by British forces near Gibraltar will be released if the United Kingdom is assured the oil will not be heading to Syria, London's top diplomat said Saturday.

Vatican finds bones, deepening mystery in search for girl who disappeared 36 years ago

Posted on July 13, 2019 by Robert Gearty

The Vatican reported a new twist Saturday in the disappearance of a Vatican employee’s teen daughter who disappeared 36 years ago.

Clashes erupt as thousands march in Hong Kong against Chinese traders

Posted on July 13, 2019 by FOX News

Several thousand people marched in Hong Kong on Saturday against traders from mainland China in what is fast becoming a summer of unrest in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.

US service member killed in Afghanistan, military says

Posted on July 13, 2019 by Lucia Suarez Sang

A U.S. service member early Saturday morning while deployed in Afghanistan, military officials said.

Somalia attack results in deaths and injuries, reports say; Americans said to be among casualties

Posted on July 13, 2019 by Danielle Wallace

At least a dozen people, including an unknown number of Americans, died during a more than 14-hour-long siege on a Somali hotel carried out by gunmen with ties to the global Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda, reports said.  

Somali forces end extremist siege of hotel where Americans, other foreigners died

Posted on July 13, 2019 by Danielle Wallace

An all-night siege by extremist militants at a Somali hotel in the southern port city of Kismayo ended Saturday, but not before 26 people – including 2 Americans – were killed, officials said.

UAE fast withdrawing from controversial Yemen war

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Hollie McKay

The future of Yemen is shrouded in a fresh slew of speculation amid reports this week that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are abruptly withdrawing their troops from the Saudi-led onslaught on the neighboring nation.

Dozens of birds ‘bleeding from their mouths’ fall from the sky in Australia

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Vandana Rambaran

More than 60 birds dropped from the sky in South Australia, landing in a "scene that looked like a horror movie," and authorities believe they were poisoned. 

South African army descends on Cape Town to combat spiraling gang warfare

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Paul Tilsley

South Africa is sending in the big guns to wrest back control of some of the most impoverished neighborhoods of Cape Town - announcing a three-month deployment of the army aimed at tackling spiraling gang-related violence that has claimed the lives of more than 1,500 this year so far.