Category Archives: World
Police arrest man with knife outside UK Parliament
London police said Friday a man with a knife has been arrested near the House of Commons in London. There were no injuries and the incident is not thought to be terror-related. Friday’s incident...
Jun 16, 2017
Court: 'JudgeCutie' nickname doesn't ruffle judicial dignity
JACKSON, Miss. - A Mississippi jurist can call herself “JudgeCutie” without ruffling the dignity of the legal profession. That’s what the Mississippi Supreme Court says, in one of it...
Jun 16, 2017
Dutch judge rejects extension of terror suspect's detention
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - A Dutch investigating judge on Friday refused to prolong the detention of a radicalized man who is suspected by prosecutors of “possible involvement in making preparatio...
Jun 16, 2017
Kindergarten bombing marks latest Chinese school attack
BEIJING - The bombing at the front gate of a kindergarten in eastern China that killed eight people, including the suspected bomber, is the latest in a string of attacks on Chinese schools and student...
Jun 16, 2017
At impasse, Bill Cosby jury tests patience of judge, defence
NORRISTOWN, Pa. - The jury in Bill Cosby’s sexual assault case ended a fifth day of deliberations Friday without reaching a verdict, testing the patience of defence lawyers and even the judge as...
Jun 16, 2017
Restaurant bans tipping, raises prices for better salaries
DOVER, N.H. - A New Hampshire restaurant is banning tips in favour of raising menu prices to give its staff a salary of $45,000 to $50,000 per year. Owners of 7th Settlement Brewery in Dover say they ...
Jun 16, 2017
New York City to create new 'nightlife ambassador' position
NEW YORK - The Mayor’s Office of New York City is highlighting a newly created job in its administration - a “nightlife ambassador” to serve as a liaison between the city government ...
Jun 16, 2017
NBC to air Jones interview despite efforts to 'distract'
NEW YORK - NBC News vowed Friday to go ahead with Megyn Kelly’s report on conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on Sunday, despite his “efforts to distract and ultimately prevent” its airin...
Jun 16, 2017
2 members of Ohio family band dead, 1 hospitalized
BEACH CITY, Ohio - Police are investigating a double homicide and attempted suicide involving members of an Ohio family band known for its bluegrass music. The Stark County Sheriff’s Office says...
Jun 16, 2017
Uncertainty over Islamic State leader's fate after airstrike
BEIRUT - Uncertainty and confusion surrounded the fate of the head of the Islamic State group Friday as Russia announced it may have killed him in an airstrike targeting a meeting of IS leaders just o...
Jun 16, 2017