Category Archives: World

Hawaii police say thieves took $1K worth of pungent fruit
HONOLULU - Police in Hawaii are investigating the theft of fruit valued at about $1,000 including durian, which is known for its powerful odor. Two men entered a property in Hilo on the Big Island and...
Feb 16, 2020

China sees rise in new virus cases, death toll rises by 105
BEIJING - Mainland China on Monday reported a slight upturn in new virus cases and an increase by 105 in deaths caused by the illness for a total of 1,770 since the outbreak began. The new number of 2...
Feb 16, 2020

New virus cases fall; WHO says China bought the world time
BEIJING - China reported 143 virus deaths and a dip in new cases Saturday while the head of the World Health Organization praised the country's efforts to contain the new disease, saying they have "bo...
Feb 16, 2020

Boyfriend of British TV presenter heartbroken by her death
LONDON - The boyfriend of Caroline Flack, the former British TV host for the controversial reality show "Love Island," said Sunday that his "heart is broken" at her death as criticism mounted over her...
Feb 16, 2020

Glamour, glitz at London Fashion Week despite stormy weather
LONDON - Gale force winds and a deluge of rain may be causing havoc to much of Britain, but for the fashion crowd the show must go on. Storm Dennis didn't stop models, celebrities and fashion insiders...
Feb 16, 2020

Daytona 500 starts following Trump's parade lap, rain delay
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The Daytona 500 has begun after a 50-minute rain delay that started moments after President Donald Trump and his motorcade finished a ceremonial parade lap. Trump's limousine nic...
Feb 16, 2020

Reworked charges in Chicago cite another R. Kelly accuser
CHICAGO - An updated federal indictment against R. Kelly unsealed Friday in Chicago includes sex abuse allegations involving a new accuser, adding to the jailed singer's mounting legal challenges acro...
Feb 16, 2020

Michael Avenatti is convicted of trying to extort Nike
NEW YORK - Michael Avenatti, the combative lawyer who gained fame by representing porn star Stormy Daniels in lawsuits involving President Donald Trump, was convicted Friday of trying to extort sports...
Feb 16, 2020

Full board of France's Cesar film awards steps down
PARIS - The entire leadership of the Cesar Awards, France's version of the Oscars, has stepped down in a spat over both its opaque decision-making process and controversial director Roman Polanski, wh...
Feb 16, 2020

McCabe, an ex-FBI official targeted by Trump, not charged
WASHINGTON - Federal prosecutors have declined to charge former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, closing an investigation into whether the longtime target of President Donald Trump's ire lied to fed...
Feb 16, 2020