Category Archives: World
UN official says Rohingya crisis has 'hallmarks of genocide'
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - The U.N. special envoy on human rights in Myanmar said Thursday that the Myanmar military’s violent operations against Rohingya Muslims bear “the hallmarks of a...
Jan 31, 2018
Diane Lane, Greg Kinnear join 'House of Cards' final season
LOS ANGELES - Diane Lane and Greg Kinnear are joining “House of Cards” for the political thriller’s final season. Netflix said they’ll play siblings in the show’s sixth s...
Jan 31, 2018
Nashville mayor admits affair with ex-security detail chief
Nashville Mayor Megan Barry said she plans to continue serving in office after revealing that she had an extramarital affair with the former head of her security detail. Standing alone in front of TV ...
Jan 31, 2018
National Book Awards add translation category
NEW YORK - Starting this fall, works in translation will get a spotlight at the National Book Awards. The National Book Foundation announced Wednesday that it has started a category for best translate...
Jan 31, 2018
UNICEF: More illiteracy in young people facing instability
Nearly 30 per cent of young people between the ages of 15 and 24 in countries affected by conflict and disaster are illiterate, triple the global rate, the U.N. children’s agency said Wednesday....
Jan 31, 2018
Rose McGowan to Harvey Weinstein: There was no consent
NEW YORK - Rose McGowan says it’s time for Harvey Weinstein to drop his story about a “consensual” relationship. “He can fall off the planet,” the activist said during an...
Jan 31, 2018
Loaded grenade launcher left at Florida Goodwill store
BRADENTON, Fla. - Talk about one heckuva an explosive donation. Authorities say a grenade launcher, loaded with a live grenade, was left with other donated items at a Florida Goodwill store. The Brade...
Jan 31, 2018
African leaders nearly demanded public apology from Trump
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - African leaders this week came close to demanding that President Donald Trump publicly apologize for his vulgar remark about the continent “that defies all forms of diplo...
Jan 31, 2018
Prince William praises benefits of outdoor play for children
STOCKHOLM - Britain’s Prince William has praised Sweden’s embrace of the great outdoors, in particular the physical and mental benefits of outdoor exercise for children. Speaking Wednesday...
Jan 31, 2018
Fed leaves key rate unchanged at Yellen's final meeting
The Federal Reserve has left its benchmark interest rate unchanged but signalled that it expects to resume raising rates gradually to reflect a healthy job market and economy. At Janet Yellen’s ...
Jan 31, 2018