Category Archives: World
Why North Korea has no interest in talking to the South
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - With liberals back in charge in South Korea, Seoul is making peace offerings to its archrivals, but the North isn’t biting. South Korean President Moon Jae-in believe...
Aug 10, 2017
Firefighter recruit fired, 3 resign in noose investigation
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. - A noose left hanging over the chair of a black firefighter recruit on their last day of training in Florida has led to the firing of one of his colleagues and the resignations of...
Aug 10, 2017
Study says Trump moves trigger health premium jumps for 2018
WASHINGTON - Actions by the Trump administration are triggering double-digit premium increases on individual health insurance policies purchased by many people, according to a nonpartisan study. The a...
Aug 10, 2017
Court revives defamation suit against ex-district attorney
PHILADELPHIA - A three-judge appeals court panel has unanimously reinstated a defamation lawsuit against former Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane by a former state prosecutor, a former state...
Aug 10, 2017
Trump doubles down on 'fire and fury' vow as wargames near
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - Not backing down, President Donald Trump warned Kim Jong Un’s government on Thursday to “get their act together” or face extraordinary trouble, and sugges...
Aug 10, 2017
Guam's residents concerned but have faith in US military
HAGATNA, Guam - The tiny U.S. territory of Guam feels a strong sense of patriotism and confidence in the American military, which has an enormous presence on the Pacific island. But residents are incr...
Aug 10, 2017
UK crime agency: Modern slavery more prevalent than thought
LONDON - Britain’s National Crime Agency says human trafficking and modern slavery are much more prevalent than previously thought, and there are 300 active police investigations across the U.K....
Aug 10, 2017
London double-decker bus crashes into store, several hurt
LONDON - British emergency services say two people were trapped and several injured when a double-decker bus plowed into a store on a busy south London street. Transit officials say the bus was headin...
Aug 10, 2017
7 dead in clash between Abu Sayyaf and Philippine troops
MANILA, Philippines - Officials say Philippine troops attempting to rescue hostages held by the Abu Sayyaf clashed with the militants, leaving two soldiers and five gunmen dead. Provincial commander B...
Aug 10, 2017
Israeli military demolishes homes of Palestinian attackers
JERUSALEM - The Israeli military says it has destroyed the West Bank homes of three Palestinians who attacked Israeli troops earlier this year, and closed up a fourth home. Palestinian officials say t...
Aug 10, 2017