Category Archives: World

Democrats poised to unveil 2 impeachment articles vs. Trump
WASHINGTON - House Democrats are poised to unveil two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump - abuse of power and obstruction of Congress - with an announcement expected early Tuesday....
Dec 10, 2019

AP Interview: Taiwan may help if Hong Kong violence expands
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan's top diplomat says his government stands with Hong Kong citizens pushing for "freedom and democracy," and would help those displaced from the semi-autonomous Chinese city if B...
Dec 10, 2019

Algerian court convicts 2 ex-prime ministers of corruption
ALGIERS, Algeria - Two former prime ministers of Algeria were convicted and sentenced to prison Tuesday for corruption-related charges in a landmark trial, unleashing cheers of joy from pro-democracy ...
Dec 10, 2019

At least 4 dead in Czech hospital shooting; shooter at large
PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Police and officials say at least four people have been killed in a shooting in a hospital in the eastern Czech Republic. Two others are seriously wounded. Officials say the s...
Dec 10, 2019

Chile military plane missing with 38 on way to Antarctica
SANTIAGO, Chile - Chile's air force lost radio contact with a transport plane carrying 38 people on a flight Monday evening to the country's base in Antarctica, and authorities indicated several hours...
Dec 10, 2019

2 guards with rapper Juice WRLD arrested on gun charges
CHICAGO - Two security guards who were with rapper Juice WRLD when he died after suffering a medical emergency at Chicago's Midway International Airport have been arrested on gun charges. According to...
Dec 09, 2019

Broadcast TV shut out of Globe nods, Netflix edges HBO
NEW YORK - The Golden Globe TV nominations were most striking not for what they included, but what they didn't: The traditional broadcast networks were completely shut out in all 55 nominations. It wa...
Dec 09, 2019

Hungarian actors protest plan to boost control over theatres
BUDAPEST, Hungary - Hungarian actors and directors rallied Monday to oppose government plans seen as boosting political control over theatres. Legislation presented in parliament would give state auth...
Dec 09, 2019

Kaitlyn Dever, Paul Rudd react to Golden Globe nominations
LOS ANGELES - Reactions from some of the nominees for the 77th annual Golden Globes: ___ "Hell no! I like to stay sane. The news is going to be there when I wake up." - said Billy Porter when asked in...
Dec 09, 2019

Ice bucket challenge inspiration Pete Frates dies at 34
BOSTON - Pete Frates, a former college baseball player whose battle with Lou Gehrig's disease helped inspire the ALS ice bucket challenge that has raised more than $200 million worldwide, died Monday....
Dec 09, 2019