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139-year-old house rolls to new San Francisco address

139-year-old house rolls to new San Francisco address

SAN FRANCISCO — After 139 years at 807 Franklin St. in San Francisco, a two-story Victorian house has a new address.
UN nuclear chief says Iran to grant 'less access' to program

UN nuclear chief says Iran to grant 'less access' to program

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran will begin to offer United Nations inspectors “less access” to its nuclear program as part of its pressure campaign on the West, though investigators will still be able to monitor Tehran's work, the U.N.
Libyan interior minister survives attack on motorcade

Libyan interior minister survives attack on motorcade

CAIRO — The interior minister of Libya’s U.N.
New vaccine delivery system starts in parts of California

New vaccine delivery system starts in parts of California

SAN FRANCISCO — California's new system of delivering, tracking and scheduling coronavirus vaccines is being rolled out in select counties, a first step in Gov.
Violent attack as Niger's voters select a new president

Violent attack as Niger's voters select a new president

NIAMEY, Niger — Deadly violence struck Niger's presidential elections Sunday when seven members of the National Electoral Commission were killed when their car hit an explosive device, the government announced.
1 dead, 4 injured in shooting at American Legion in Missouri

1 dead, 4 injured in shooting at American Legion in Missouri

KENNETT, Mo. — One person died and four others were wounded in an overnight shooting at an American Legion club in southeast Missouri, police said Sunday.
Israel shuts Mediterranean shore after oil devastates coast

Israel shuts Mediterranean shore after oil devastates coast

JERUSALEM — Israel closed all its Mediterranean beaches until further notice on Sunday, days after an offshore oil spill deposited tons of tar across more than 100 miles (160 kilometres ) of coastline in what officials are calling one of the country'
Tensions rise between Somalia and UAE over delayed elections

Tensions rise between Somalia and UAE over delayed elections

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Two days after violence related to Somalia's delayed elections, the country's foreign ministry has accused “external forces” for contributing to the problems.
John Travolta selling $5M oceanic mansion with 20 bedrooms

John Travolta selling $5M oceanic mansion with 20 bedrooms

ISLESBORO, Maine — The Maine mansion that actor John Travolta shared with his late wife, actor Kelly Preston, has been put up for sale.
Reports: Israel buys vaccines for Syria in prisoner deal

Reports: Israel buys vaccines for Syria in prisoner deal

JERUSALEM — Israel paid Russia $1.2 million to provide the Syrian government with coronavirus vaccines as part of a deal that secured the release of an Israeli woman held captive in Damascus, according to Israeli media reports on Sunday.