Category Archives: World
India's Modi lays foundation of huge statue amid criticism
NEW DELHI - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a massive memorial of a medieval warrior king that’s expected to cost billions of rupees and has come un...
Dec 24, 2016
Santa's on his way: Military helps kids follow fabled flight
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Tens of thousands of children from around the world plan to call the North American Aerospace Defence Command to ask where Santa is, and starting Saturday they will get a che...
Dec 24, 2016
Vote on Israel could spur further action - or trouble for UN
The U.S. green light that allowed the U.N. Security Council to condemn Israeli settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem could spur moves toward new terms to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict...
Dec 24, 2016
Trump says he will dissolve foundation amid NY investigation
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday he will dissolve his charitable foundation amid efforts to eliminate any conflicts of interest before he takes office next month. The...
Dec 24, 2016
Rotten egg smell blankets Philadelphia area
PHILADELPHIA - Chestnuts roasting on an open fire it wasn’t. Authorities say the acrid odour of rotten eggs that wafted over Philadelphia has sent utility crews searching for a source. The foul ...
Dec 23, 2016
NBA, players complete process of ratifying new labour deal
The votes are in, and labour peace in the NBA is virtually assured for several years. The National Basketball Players Association has completed its process of voting to approve the terms of the next c...
Dec 23, 2016
Correction: Carrie Fisher story
LOS ANGELES - In a story Dec. 23 about Carrie Fisher’s medical emergency, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the movie “Postcards From The Edge” was released in 1987. It ...
Dec 23, 2016
A&E changes documentary series title to 'Escaping the KKK'
LOS ANGELES - A&E is changing the name of its eight-part documentary series about the Ku Klux Klan. The network says the series will now be called “Escaping the KKK: A Documentary Series Exp...
Dec 23, 2016
Trump welcomes 'nice' letter from Putin after nuclear vow
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - After months of promising to engage more with Russia, President-elect Donald Trump vowed to enhance America’s nuclear capabilities, admonishing Russian President Vladimir...
Dec 23, 2016
Mormon choir performance at Trump inauguration draws ire
SALT LAKE CITY - The announcement that the Mormon Tabernacle Choir will perform at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony hasn’t been met with universal applause. Former choi...
Dec 23, 2016
