Category Archives: World
Agents: Bergdahl debriefs were intelligence 'gold mine'
FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was a “gold mine” of intelligence, helping the military better understand insurgents and how they imprison hostages, two agents testified Tuesday...
Oct 31, 2017
Another Australian lawmaker may be out in citizenship crisis
SYDNEY, Australia - The dual citizenship crisis that has rocked Australia’s parliament took another twist on Tuesday, with a senior member of the governing Liberal Party saying he may have to qu...
Oct 31, 2017
WWI Australian battle re-enacted in Israel on centennial
BEERSHEBA, Israel - A century to the day after Australian troops broke through Ottoman defences in a daring World War I victory, nearly 200 horsemen - including descendants of the soldiers - paraded t...
Oct 31, 2017
China may mandate prison for disrespecting national anthem
BEIJING - China’s legislature is considering a bill mandating prison sentences of up to three years for disrespecting the national anthem, amid rising nationalist appeals from the ruling Communi...
Oct 31, 2017
Netflix exploring 'House of Cards' spinoff amid Spacey flap
LOS ANGELES - Netflix is exploring a “House of Cards” spinoff as the show’s final season nears amid controversy surrounding star Kevin Spacey. The streaming channel, which reportedly...
Oct 31, 2017
Access to food 'precarious' for Syrians stranded near Jordan
AMMAN, Jordan - The U.N. humanitarian chief called for immediate “life-saving” access to 50,000 displaced Syrians stranded on the sealed border with Jordan, as aid officials reported a sha...
Oct 31, 2017
Jordan water crisis worsens as Mideast tensions slow action
SHARHABIL, Jordan - From a hillside in northern Jordan, the Yarmouk River is barely visible in the steep valley below, reduced from a once important water source to a sluggish trickle overgrown with v...
Oct 31, 2017
Trump: Aide at centre of Russia probe 'proven to be a liar'
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a former campaign aide thrust into the centre of special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe “has already proven to be a liar.”...
Oct 31, 2017
Former President Obama opens Chicago youth leadership summit
CHICAGO - Former President Barack Obama has delivered opening remarks at a Chicago leadership summit hosted by his foundation for hundreds of civic leaders and artists from around the world. Obama cal...
Oct 30, 2017
Prince Charles and Camilla kick off Asia tour in Singapore
SINGAPORE - Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, have arrived in Singapore, the first stop of an 11-day trip to strengthen ties between Britain and Asian countries. They received a ceremonial welcome...
Oct 30, 2017