Category Archives: World
George H.W. Bush, wife Barbara, recovering from illnesses
HOUSTON - Former President George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara, continued to improve Saturday as they recover from illnesses at Houston Methodist Hospital, a family spokesman said. “President...
Jan 21, 2017
Trump White House ringed by 'swamp' denizens despite pledge
WASHINGTON - The “new world” of Donald Trump’s Washington was supposed to be drained of “swamp” creatures who make their living through political ties. But the lobbyists,...
Jan 21, 2017
Government says High Peace Council chief dies
KABUL - An Afghan official says that Pir Sayed Ahmed Gailani, chief of Afghanistan’s High Peace Council, tasked with negotiating an end to the country’s protracted conflict, has died at ag...
Jan 21, 2017
Bergdahl case presents early legal test of Trump rhetoric
RALEIGH, N.C. - A military court will weigh the real-world consequences of President Donald Trump’s fiery rhetoric as Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl argues he can’t get a fair trial under his new...
Jan 21, 2017
From London to LA, women's marches pack cities big and small
Chicago. Oklahoma City. London. Los Angeles. Across the globe, cities big and small saw throngs of women, men and children take to the streets Saturday in a show of unity and support for women’s...
Jan 21, 2017
Trump praises the CIA, bristles over inaugural crowd counts
LANGLEY, Va. - On his first full day in office, President Donald Trump on Saturday berated the media over its coverage of his inauguration, and turned a bridge-building first visit to CIA headquarters...
Jan 21, 2017
Partial results: Valls, Hamon advance in French primary
PARIS - Manuel Valls, a centre-leaning former prime minister who rallied France together after extremist attacks, will confront stalwart Socialist Benoit Hamon in the country’s left-wing preside...
Jan 21, 2017
Bogus bongs or bogus lawsuits? Pipe maker sues over fakes
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - In the rarefied world of high-end bong makers, Roor glass water pipes have long been smoked to impress. The status symbols are so sought after that some models command prices o...
Jan 21, 2017
2 wounded in shooting during Puerto Rico street festival
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Authorities say a shooting during a crowded street festival has wounded two men and prompted the evacuation of partygoers from San Juan’s historic district. U.S. Coast Gu...
Jan 21, 2017
Kremlin hopes for rapport with US, but differences will stay
MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman voiced hope for a constructive dialogue with President Donald Trump’s administration in comments broadcast Saturday, but warned that d...
Jan 21, 2017
