Category Archives: World
Kindergarten bombing marks latest Chinese school attack
BEIJING - The bombing at the front gate of a kindergarten in eastern China that killed eight people, including the suspected bomber, is the latest in a string of attacks on Chinese schools and student...
Jun 16, 2017
At impasse, Bill Cosby jury tests patience of judge, defence
NORRISTOWN, Pa. - The jury in Bill Cosby’s sexual assault case ended a fifth day of deliberations Friday without reaching a verdict, testing the patience of defence lawyers and even the judge as...
Jun 16, 2017
Restaurant bans tipping, raises prices for better salaries
DOVER, N.H. - A New Hampshire restaurant is banning tips in favour of raising menu prices to give its staff a salary of $45,000 to $50,000 per year. Owners of 7th Settlement Brewery in Dover say they ...
Jun 16, 2017
New York City to create new 'nightlife ambassador' position
NEW YORK - The Mayor’s Office of New York City is highlighting a newly created job in its administration - a “nightlife ambassador” to serve as a liaison between the city government ...
Jun 16, 2017
NBC to air Jones interview despite efforts to 'distract'
NEW YORK - NBC News vowed Friday to go ahead with Megyn Kelly’s report on conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on Sunday, despite his “efforts to distract and ultimately prevent” its airin...
Jun 16, 2017
2 members of Ohio family band dead, 1 hospitalized
BEACH CITY, Ohio - Police are investigating a double homicide and attempted suicide involving members of an Ohio family band known for its bluegrass music. The Stark County Sheriff’s Office says...
Jun 16, 2017
Uncertainty over Islamic State leader's fate after airstrike
BEIRUT - Uncertainty and confusion surrounded the fate of the head of the Islamic State group Friday as Russia announced it may have killed him in an airstrike targeting a meeting of IS leaders just o...
Jun 16, 2017
China police: Bomb behind kindergarten blast; suspect dead
BEIJING - Chinese authorities say a homemade bomb was used in an explosion at the front gate of a kindergarten that killed eight people, including the suspect. Police say the 22-year-old male suspect ...
Jun 16, 2017
N. Korea portraits: Ordinary lives, ever in leader's shadow
PYONGYANG, Korea, Democratic People’s Republic Of - When asked what’s important to them, North Koreans might talk about working hard, or doing well at sports, or having a big family. But l...
Jun 15, 2017
A ballgame of unity, spirit, friendly rivalry, won by Dems
WASHINGTON - Republicans and Democrats joined in a spirited, friendly rivalry at their annual Congressional Baseball game, many fresh from the penetrating horror of the ballfield shooting rampage a da...
Jun 15, 2017
