Category Archives: World
EU demands Bangladesh screen export goods for explosives
DHAKA, Bangladesh - The European Union has slapped a new security screening requirement on imports from Bangladesh, a move that is likely to make it costlier for businesses in the South Asian country ...
Jun 07, 2017
British shock: PM May's election gamble appears to backfire
LONDON - British Prime Minister Theresa May’s gamble in calling an early election appeared Friday to have backfired spectacularly, with her Conservative Party on the verge of losing its majority...
Jun 07, 2017
Rights group asks Germany to arrest CIA deputy director
BERLIN - A civil rights group is asking German authorities to issue an arrest warrant for the recently appointed deputy director of the CIA over claims she oversaw the torture of terrorism suspects 15...
Jun 07, 2017
Alleged leaker's parents fear Trump will be tough on case
AUGUSTA, Ga. - A young woman charged with leaking U.S. government secrets to a reporter poses no flight risk if she’s released from pre-trial confinement, her parents said Wednesday, though they...
Jun 07, 2017
Beijing lashes out over Pentagon report on Chinese military
Beijing says it is “firmly opposed” to a Pentagon report that highlighted China’s construction of military facilities on man-made islands in the disputed South China Sea and speculat...
Jun 07, 2017
Philippines asks social media to remove militant video
MANILA, Philippines - Philippine military officials said Wednesday that they’ve asked social media companies including Facebook to remove a video of militants smashing icons in a Catholic church...
Jun 07, 2017
The Latest: Australia condemns attacks in Iran
TEHRAN, Iran - The Latest on attacks in Iran’s parliament building and the mausoleum of the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini (all times local): 4 a.m. Australia’s foreign minister has condemned...
Jun 07, 2017
Islamic State claims stunning attack in heart of Iran
TEHRAN, Iran - The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Wednesday for a pair of stunning attacks on Iran’s parliament and the tomb of its revolutionary leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini,...
Jun 07, 2017
Groovy: Woodstock site gets national historic recognition
ALBANY, N.Y. - The site of the 1969 Woodstock music festival is now officially recognized for its place in history. Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo (KWOH’-moh) announced on Tuesday that Bethel Wood...
Jun 06, 2017
Gospel singers Dixie Hummingbirds honoured with marker
Philadelphia is honouring longtime local gospel group the Dixie Hummingbirds with a historical marker. Democratic Mayor Jim Kenney unveiled a plaque Tuesday in front of founder John B Davis’ for...
Jun 06, 2017