Category Archives: World
Ford recalls 680,000 cars; seat belts may not hold in crash
DETROIT - Ford is recalling more than 680,000 midsize sedans mainly in North America because the front seat belts may not hold people in a crash. The recall covers certain 2013 to 2016 Ford Fusion, 20...
Dec 02, 2016
During first look at wildfire rubble, residents in a daze
GATLINBURG, Tenn. - Residents and business owners in Gatlinburg got their first look at the wildfire destruction on Friday, and many walked around the once-bustling tourist city in a daze, sobbing. Th...
Dec 02, 2016
Jobs report shows Trump to inherit solid but uneven economy
WASHINGTON - The U.S. jobs report on Friday made one thing clear: President-elect Donald Trump will inherit the same two-track U.S. economy that bedeviled his predecessor. Hiring is solid and the unem...
Dec 02, 2016
Libya's Tripoli sees worst militias clashes in 2 years
BENGHAZI, Libya - Clashes continued for the second day among heavily-armed militias in the Libyan capital Tripoli, vying for power and control over the city, with one dislodging another in at least tw...
Dec 02, 2016
Mall of America, nation's biggest, hires first black Santa
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - The nation’s largest mall is hosting its first-ever black Santa Claus this this weekend. The Star-Tribune reports The Mall of America in suburban Minneapolis hired Larry Jef...
Dec 02, 2016
Freezing weather blamed for deaths, road delays in Poland
WARSAW, Poland - Technicians worked across Poland to restore power to some 180,000 households on Friday as the freezing weather that has gripped the country for a month claimed two more lives. Police ...
Dec 02, 2016
Denmark pulls back its F-16 jets fighting IS militants
COPENHAGEN - In a planned move, Denmark is pulling back its F-16 fighter jet squadron from an international coalition fighting the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria. Foreign Minister Anders Samuel...
Dec 02, 2016
UK foreign secretary underscores commitment to NATO
LONDON - Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson underscored Britain’s commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on Friday, describing the alliance as the foundation of security in Europe. In...
Dec 02, 2016
Chanel: Train across jasmine fields threatens perfume-making
PARIS - Chanel is making a stink over a possible high-speed train line through French jasmine fields in Provence, warning it could threaten production of its Chanel No. 5 perfume. France’s SNCF ...
Dec 02, 2016
Maisie Williams: Stop going to dolphin shows
TOKYO - “Game of Thrones” star Maisie Williams wants everyone to stop buying tickets to marine shows. She says it’s the best way to stop the capture and killings of dolphins in Japan...
Dec 02, 2016
