Category Archives: World
US says it will work with Duterte after latest outburst
MANILA, Philippines - The United States said Sunday it will work with the Philippine president to address any concerns after he threatened to terminate a pact that allows U.S. troops to visit the Phil...
Dec 17, 2016
Supporters of impeached SKorean leader clash with protesters
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - Supporters of impeached South Korean President Park Geun-hye clashed with anti-Park protesters Saturday, as large crowds of demonstrators again gathered in Seoul to demand ...
Dec 17, 2016
Zimbabwe's ruling party backs Mugabe, 92, for 2018 election
MASVINGO, Zimbabwe - Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, who turns 93 in February, was endorsed on Saturday as the ruling party’s candidate in a national election scheduled for 2018. The ruling ...
Dec 17, 2016
Bridge near pipeline protest likely to reopen - eventually
BISMARCK, N.D. - Reopening a bridge near the main Dakota Access pipeline protest encampment is key to restoring better relations between the state and the Standing Rock Sioux tribe, according to North...
Dec 17, 2016
Report: Merkel's top adviser to meet Michael Flynn next week
BERLIN - The news magazine Der Spiegel reports that German Chancellor Angela Merkel is sending a top adviser to New York next week to meet with President-elect Donald Trump’s designated security...
Dec 17, 2016
BP signs onshore oil deal with Abu Dhabi worth $2.22 billion
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - BP PLC signed a $2.22-billion deal Saturday restoring its share of an onshore oil block in Abu Dhabi by agreeing to give the emirate stock in the company worth 2 per cent...
Dec 17, 2016
UK faces strike-hit Christmas by post, train and air
LONDON - The United Kingdom faces a Christmas of discontent as labour unions threaten to disrupt airports, rail services and mail deliveries. The Unite union and aviation services company Swissport an...
Dec 17, 2016
Trump's Cabinet selections signal a bold shift after Obama
WASHINGTON - Propelled by populist energy, President-elect Donald Trump’s candidacy broke long-standing conventions and his incoming Cabinet embodies a sharp turn from the outgoing Obama adminis...
Dec 17, 2016
After nearly 45 years, new NYC subway faces deadline to open
New Yorkers have become accustomed to waiting on the subway. But nearly 45 years? That’s how long it’s been since construction began on a much-needed subway line beneath the east side of M...
Dec 17, 2016
Thieves steal delivery from Hulk Hogan's doorstep
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Hulk Hogan could have used his signature leg drop on thieves who stole a delivery from the front porch of his Florida mansion. Clearwater police released a video Friday showing four...
Dec 17, 2016