Category Archives: World
GOP reaches for nuance on race, police after latest unrest
ATLANTA - Some prominent Republican are grappling with how to talk about race relations after a spate of racially tinged gun violence that saw two black men killed by police and attacks by a black sni...
Jul 18, 2016
France calls up reserves to boost security after Nice attack
NICE, France - Seeking to quell fear and criticism, the French government called up thousands of police reserves Saturday to increase security around the country, after the Islamic State group claimed...
Jul 18, 2016
Tommy Hilfiger's SUV stolen; cops in tony town warn drivers
GREENWICH, Conn. - Police in a wealthy Connecticut town are urging residents not to leave their keys inside their vehicles after a rash of Range Rover thefts. Fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger is among ...
Jul 18, 2016
Four-day GOP convention, six speeches from Trumps
CLEVELAND - This week’s Republican convention will be served a six-pack of speeches from Trumps. The headline speakers over four nights will include no less than a half-dozen members of the Trum...
Jul 18, 2016
Sudan's Bashir travels to Rwanda despite ICC arrest warrant
KIGALI, Rwanda - President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan has arrived in Rwanda to attend an African Union summit despite calls for his arrest by the International Criminal Court. Rwandan Foreign Minister Lo...
Jul 18, 2016
Baltimore police arrest more than 20 people during protest
Baltimore police have arrested more than 20 people during a protest after participants blocked lanes on an interstate in the city. Lt. Jarron Jackson, a police spokesman, says some protesters blocked ...
Jul 18, 2016
Kerry hopes for continuity in Turkey amid coup reports
MOSCOW - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says he hopes for stability and continuity in Turkey following reports that an attempted military coup is under way in the NATO member state. Kerry, in Mosc...
Jul 18, 2016
Philippine leader laments alleged drug links of some Chinese
TANAUAN, Philippines - The Philippines’ crime-fighting president says he plans to ask Chinese officials why some Chinese visitors are allegedly involved in illegal drugs. President Rodrigo Duter...
Jul 18, 2016
Global AIDS gains 'inadequate and fragile,' UN chief says
JOHANNESBURG - Actress Charlize Theron, singer Elton John and Prince Harry are joining researchers, activists and policy makers at a global AIDS conference in South Africa this week to debate ways to ...
Jul 18, 2016
Obama urges Americans to tamp down inflammatory rhetoric
WASHINGTON - Confronting another killing of police officers, President Barack Obama on Sunday urged Americans to tamp down inflammatory words and actions as a violent summer collides with the nation&#...
Jul 18, 2016
