JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military says forces are demolishing and sealing off the Jerusalem homes of two Palestinians involved in deadly attacks against Israelis in the city last year. One attacker, Bahaa Elayan, opened fire on passengers on a bus in October, killing three people. The same day, Alaa Abu Jamal rammed his car […]
2016
Draining will turn Paris canal into puddle for cleaning.
PARIS (AP) — A Paris canal will be drained this week for cleaning, first into a puddle and then into a dry ditch. Canal Saint-Martin, popular with Parisians and visitors alike for its arched bridges, locks and trendy surrounding neighborhood, will be emptied for the first time in 14 years beginning today. The canal was […]
Fronting an armed deity, Charlie Hebdo declares itself alive
PARIS (AP) — The satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, whose staff was decimated by Islamic extremists on Jan. 7, 2015, is running a special edition this week with a bloody God armed with a Kalashnikov on the cover and the headline: “The murderer is still at large.” In profanity-laced editorial, Laurent Sourisseau, the newspaper’s director who […]
Officials: Pakistan arrests 42 alleged IS supporters
MULTAN, Pakistan (AP) — A Pakistani minister says counter terrorism officials in the country’s eastern Punjab province have arrested 42 militant suspects with alleged links to the Islamic State group. Rana Sanaullah, the country’s law minister, says the arrests were the result of raids in four Punjab cities over the weekend. The minister says those […]
Patriots limp into playoffs
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. A whipsaw hit sent Tom Brady’s legs one direction and his upper body the other, leaving him face down in the turf. Brady rose — slowly — but the hits kept coming from the Miami Dolphins, who beat New England 20-10 Sunday and cost the Patriots the No. 1 seed in the […]
Vikings dispatch Packers for division
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings won the NFC North by holding on for a 20-13 win Sunday night over the Green Bay Packers. Adrian Peterson ran for a touchdown, cornerback Captain Munnerlyn returned a fumble 55 yards for a score, and Minnesota (11-5) claimed its first division title since 2009. The Vikings […]
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Dragons ride Deveaux to win
AUBURN — Matt Deveaux had two goals and two assists to power the Brunswick High School boys hockey team to a 6-2 victory over Leavitt in Class B South play on Saturday at Norway Savings Bank Arena. The Dragons improved to 4-3-1 and takes on “Battle of the Bridge” rival Mt. Ararat/Lisbon/Morse on Wednesday at […]
‘Winter Classic’ goes to Montreal, 5-1
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Montreal Forum was the Canadiens’ home for one of the most successful dynasties in professional sports. The Bruins and Celtics filled the Boston Garden rafters with championship banners. For the NHL Winter Classic, the Original Six foes found a worthy venue to extend their rivalry. With the New England Patriots’ […]