Category Archives: World
French officer accidentally fires during Hollande's speech
PARIS - A police sharpshooter accidentally fired his weapon during a speech by French President Francois Hollande and two people were slightly injured, the top official of France’s Charente regi...
Feb 28, 2017
Bush promotes new book, reflects on painting and the press
NEW YORK - Former President George W. Bush says he didn’t intend to criticize President Donald Trump when he said recently that a free press is essential to democracy Speaking by telephone Tuesd...
Feb 28, 2017
Global markets mostly higher following Trump's upbeat speech
TOKYO - Global markets were mostly higher Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a relatively upbeat speech to the U.S. Congress. Investors were hoping for signals on what’s ahead...
Feb 28, 2017
Blasts at Serbia ammunition depot; 1 killed, some 25 injured
BELGRADE, Serbia - Two explosions occurred at a military facility in central Serbia Tuesday, killing at least one person and injuring 25 others, Serbia’s Defence Ministry said. Three people are ...
Feb 28, 2017
US home prices rise in December at fastest pace in a year
WASHINGTON - U.S. home prices rose in December from a year earlier at the fastest pace in 11 months, as prospective buyers bid against each other for a limited supply of available property. The Standa...
Feb 28, 2017
US economy grew at weak 1.9 per cent rate in 4th quarter
WASHINGTON - The U.S. economy grew at an anemic 1.9 per cent rate in the fourth quarter, unchanged from an initial estimate, although consumers performed better than first thought. The increase in the...
Feb 28, 2017
'Biggest Loser' host Bob Harper 'better' after heart attack
NEW YORK - “Biggest Loser” host Bob Harper says he’s “feeling better” and “taking it easy” two weeks after suffering a heart attack. Harper made the statement...
Feb 28, 2017
Iranian hard-line newspapers criticize Farhadi's Oscar win
TEHRAN, Iran - Two Iranian hard-line newspapers have criticized Asghar Farhadi’s best foreign film Oscar, claiming “politics” brought him the award. The Keyhan daily said on Tuesday ...
Feb 28, 2017
Face-biter said he fled demon-like figure before killings
STUART, Fla. - A Florida college student accused of randomly killing a couple in their garage and chewing on the dead man’s face told television psychologist Phil McGraw he was fleeing a demon-l...
Feb 28, 2017
Taco truck serves highway lunch for stranded Seattle drivers
SEATTLE - A taco truck that became stranded in a massive Seattle traffic jam came to the rescue of hungry drivers by opening up and serving lunch on the interstate. A tanker truck carrying propane rol...
Feb 28, 2017
