Nation/world news briefs

The price of oil fell Monday as traders concerned about global energy demand took profits ahead of economic data from China and the United States. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark oil for July delivery was down 50 cents to $93.65 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract fell 10 cents to $94.15 a barrel on Friday. Analysts said traders took profits before May unemployment data is released Tuesday in Washington, which should help clarify the state of the recovery in the world's biggest economy.

Chile issued a red alert on Monday for the Copahue volcano that has become increasingly active. Chile's Interior and Security Minister Andres Chadwick said the increased activity could lead to an eruption and officials will soon begin evacuating 2,240 people, or 460 families, in a 25-kilometer (15.5-mile) radius. "This evacuation is obligatory; it's not voluntary," Chadwick told reporters. Chile's Emergency Office says the evacuation could last about 48 hours, but could be delayed because of heavy rains.

Pakistani police say a roadside bombing has killed five police officers in the country's northwest. Senior police officer Abdullah Khan said the attack Monday targeted the vehicle of Khan Bahadur, deputy superintendent of police, killing him. It took place near the village of Periani in the Shangla district.No one has claimed responsibility, but Islamic extremist militants operating in Pakistan's northwest are suspected.

A fire that broke out aboard a Royal Caribbean ship early Monday did enough damage that the rest of the cruise was canceled and the company said the more than 2,200 passengers will be flown from the Bahamas back to Baltimore, where the trip began Friday. The Grandeur of the Seas never lost power and was able to sail into port in Freeport, Bahamas, on Monday afternoon. The cause of the fire wasn't immediately known, and no injuries were reported.