Category Archives: World
Cruz defiant as GOP slams him on Trump non-endorsement
CLEVELAND - A defiant Sen. Ted Cruz declared Thursday he’s no “servile puppy dog” as he faced a torrent of GOP criticism over his refusal to endorse Donald Trump on the Republican Na...
Jul 21, 2016
Trump says America in crisis - and he'll fix it 'fast'
CLEVELAND - Declaring America in crisis, Donald Trump pledged to cheering Republicans and still-skeptical voters Thursday night that as president he will restore the safety they fear they’re los...
Jul 21, 2016
New Zealand invite to US Navy marks end to nuclear stalemate
SYDNEY, Australia - Vice-President Joe Biden said Thursday that the U.S. had accepted an invitation to send a Navy ship to New Zealand for the first time in three decades, signalling an end to a stale...
Jul 21, 2016
Hawaii Democratic congressman Mark Takai dies
HONOLULU - U.S. Rep. Mark Takai, a war veteran and long-time legislator known for his bright nature and deep commitment to service, died in his home after a months-long battle with cancer. Just 49 yea...
Jul 21, 2016
First lady, James Corden hit the road for 'Carpool Karaoke'
NEW YORK - It was a musical joyride for Michelle Obama as she joined James Corden for a “Carpool Karaoke” session that aired Wednesday on the late-night host’s CBS show. The first la...
Jul 20, 2016
Cleveland police chief hits the streets to keep the peace
Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams has never been far from the action during the Republican convention, taking charge when a flag-burning turned into a melee, wading into the crowd when demonstrat...
Jul 20, 2016
Asimo meets Pepper: Honda and Softbank partnering in robots
TOKYO - Is Honda’s walking robot Asimo marrying Pepper, the chattering robot from SoftBank? Automaker Honda Motor Co. and internet company SoftBank said Thursday they will work together on artif...
Jul 20, 2016
Tests clean, but beaches stay closed after LA sewage spill
LONG BEACH, Calif. - There is no sign that a huge sewage spill in downtown Los Angeles reached the ocean 20 miles away, but the waters off Long Beach and parts of neighbouring Seal Beach will remain c...
Jul 20, 2016
Shock, condemnation after Trump questions NATO commitments
WASHINGTON - Alarm and condemnation erupted Thursday from European capitals, the White House and leaders of Donald Trump’s own party after the Republican presidential nominee suggested the Unite...
Jul 20, 2016
Officials to decide whether to extend search for Flight 370
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Officials from Malaysia, Australia and China will decide Friday whether to extend an underwater search for Flight 370 amid renewed appeals by families of those aboard the Mala...
Jul 20, 2016
