Category Archives: World
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's rhetoric misleading on VA issues
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is distorting some of the reasons why his pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, White House physician Ronny Jackson, abruptly withdrew his nomination. Tr...
Apr 30, 2018
Police: Man killed at Ballpark Village was dad, newlywed
ST. LOUIS - A man killed in a shooting at St. Louis’ Ballpark Village was a father and a newlywed celebrating his birthday. The shooting happened Sunday night during an event at the Budweiser Br...
Apr 30, 2018
Democrats strive to tighten their hold in several states
INDEPENDENCE, Ore. - Unfazed by signs banning soliciting and dogs that barked at her in almost every home she visited, a political newbie knocked on doors, handed out campaign flyers and asked voters ...
Apr 30, 2018
Trump finally hosts African leader at the White House
LAGOS, Nigeria - After more than a year in office, President Donald Trump for the first time is hosting an African president at the White House. The meeting with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on...
Apr 30, 2018
New UK interior minister vows to resolve immigration scandal
LONDON - Britain’s new interior minister vowed Monday to sort out an immigration scandal shaking the government, saying that as the child of immigrants he was angered by the mistreatment of long...
Apr 30, 2018
Trump's threats on trade unsettle farming, ranching backers
SHEFFIELD, Mont. - Montana rancher Fred Wacker had thousands of head of cattle fattening up along the Yellowstone River for export to China when President Donald Trump picked a trade fight with the As...
Apr 30, 2018
Pompeo says Israel, Palestinian peace still a US priority
AMMAN, Jordan - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday that a resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains a priority for the Trump administration, despite its recognition of Jerusa...
Apr 30, 2018
UN Security Council delegation seeks Rohingya's safe return
NAYPYITAW, Myanmar - A U.N. Security Council delegation on Tuesday visited Myanmar’s Rakhine state, where hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims have fled military-led violence, and urged the...
Apr 30, 2018
2 rebels, civilian killed during Kashmir fighting
SRINAGAR, India - A young man was killed and at least 14 others wounded Monday when government forces fired at anti-India protesters who were trying to help rebels escape during a gunbattle in Indian-...
Apr 30, 2018
Walmart to sell UK unit as it focuses on other markets
LONDON - Walmart is selling its British unit, Asda, to local rival Sainsbury’s for 7.3 billion pounds ($10.1 billion), a deal that lets the world’s largest retailer focus on online sales i...
Apr 30, 2018