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Porsche pulls 22,000 vehicles for cheating emissions standards Porsche pulls 22,000 vehicles for cheating emissions standards 5 hours ago ago
July 28 (UPI) -- The German government ordered 22,000 Porsche Cayenne sport-utility vehicles be pulled after the carmaker was implicated in a diesel-cheating scandal.
British Museum reports loss of $1M Cartier diamond ring British Museum reports loss of $1M Cartier diamond ring 13 hours ago ago
July 27 (UPI) -- The British Museum announced this week it lost a Cartier diamond ring worth nearly $1 million in 2011, but never made a public effort to find it.
Senate passes sanctions; Putin accuses U.S. lawmakers of 'insolence' Senate passes sanctions; Putin accuses U.S. lawmakers of 'insolence' 13 hours ago ago
July 27 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate passed legislation tightening sanctions on Russia, a move Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would retaliate against earlier in the day.
29 arrested in Pakistani revenge rape case 29 arrested in Pakistani revenge rape case 14 hours ago ago
July 27 (UPI) -- Police in Pakistan arrested 29 people after a village council ordered the revenge rape of a 16-year-old girl whose brother allegedly raped another girl.
France plans asylum 'hotspots' in Libya to stem migration France plans asylum 'hotspots' in Libya to stem migration 16 hours ago ago
July 27 (UPI) -- France plans to set up "hotspots" in Libya to process asylum seeks and control the flow of migrants to Europe, France's president announced Thursday.
Iran launches satellite-capable rocket into space Iran launches satellite-capable rocket into space 17 hours ago ago
July 27 (UPI) -- Iran said it successfully launched a rocket capable of carrying a satellite into space, a significant step in the nation's domestic space program.
North Korea urges U.S. to end 'hostile policy' on armistice anniversary North Korea urges U.S. to end 'hostile policy' on armistice anniversary 17 hours ago ago
SEOUL, South Korea, July 27 (UPI) -- North Korea called for the U.S. to end its "hostile policy" toward Pyongyang as the two Koreas marked the 64th anniversary of the armistice ending the Korean War.
USFK commander: Kim Jong Un's goal is to break unity among regional powers USFK commander: Kim Jong Un's goal is to break unity among regional powers 18 hours ago ago
SEOUL, South Korea, July 27 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is attempting to deter unity between South Korea, the United States, China, Russia and Japan with a string of belligerent acts, the top American military commander here said Thursday.
Judge: Charlie Gard to move to hospice, life support turned off Judge: Charlie Gard to move to hospice, life support turned off 19 hours ago ago
July 27 (UPI) -- A British judge on Thursday ordered stricken baby Charlie Gard moved to a hospice where he will die within a short time after life support is shut off.
Muslims end boycott at Jerusalem holy site after security dropped Muslims end boycott at Jerusalem holy site after security dropped 22 hours ago ago
July 27 (UPI) -- Islamic leaders asked followers to return to a key Old Jerusalem holy site, Haram al-Sharif, ending a boycott after Israel removed security measures Thursday.
U.S. warns Americans of possible 'tainted' alcohol in Mexico U.S. warns Americans of possible 'tainted' alcohol in Mexico 22 hours ago ago
July 27 (UPI) -- The State Department has warned people traveling to Mexico about tainted or substandard alcohol, and to drink responsibly after the death of a Wisconsin woman.
Venezuela opposition starts 2-day strike against Maduro's reform efforts Venezuela opposition starts 2-day strike against Maduro's reform efforts 1 day ago ago
July 26 (UPI) -- The Venezuelan opposition on Wednesday started a two-day strike to protest President Nicolas Maduro's upcoming attempt to rewrite the country's constitution.
Police arrest Russian wanted by U.S. in $4B bitcoin scheme Police arrest Russian wanted by U.S. in $4B bitcoin scheme 1 day ago ago
July 26 (UPI) -- Greek police arrested a Russian man wanted in the United States related to an alleged $4 billion bitcoin money-laundering gang, authorities said Wednesday.
Report: North Korea's elite plugged in online, not isolated Report: North Korea's elite plugged in online, not isolated 1 day ago ago
July 26 (UPI) -- North Korea's wealthiest citizens are "plugged into modern internet society" though they live in isolated regime, according to threat intelligence firm report.
EU concerned over U.S. sanctions on Russia EU concerned over U.S. sanctions on Russia 1 day ago ago
July 26 (UPI) -- The European Union said it is concerned with the United States' proposed additional sanctions against Russia, citing a threat to energy independence.
Separated families voice hope for reunions with their kin in North Korea Separated families voice hope for reunions with their kin in North Korea 1 day ago ago
SEOUL, South Korea, July 26 (UPI) -- Chung Wang-ok, 78, never thought that he wouldn't be able to see his eldest brother again when his sibling was forcibly enlisted and taken by North Korea's army during the 1950-53 Korean War.
South Korea, New Zealand united against North Korean provocations South Korea, New Zealand united against North Korean provocations 1 day ago ago
SEOUL, South Korea, July 26 (UPI) -- The top military officers of South Korea and New Zealand agreed Wednesday to bolster bilateral cooperation against North Korea's unrelenting saber-rattling.
Australia's Cardinal George Pell pleads not guilty to sex abuse charges Australia's Cardinal George Pell pleads not guilty to sex abuse charges 1 day ago ago
July 26 (UPI) -- Cardinal George Pell, Australia's highest ranking Catholic priest, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to sex abuse charges, court documents say.
Wildfires force French Riviera evacuation of thousands Wildfires force French Riviera evacuation of thousands 1 day ago ago
July 26 (UPI) -- Wildfires on the French Riviera forced the evacuation of about 12,000 people overnight, local police said.
Pentagon: North Korea's missile capability far ahead of schedule Pentagon: North Korea's missile capability far ahead of schedule 1 day ago ago
July 26 (UPI) -- North Korea may have a reliable intercontinental ballistic missile by next year, a new assessment by the Pentagon says.
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