Category Archives: World

Consumers could be collateral damage if US expands tariffs
WASHINGTON - For many Americans, President Donald Trump's trade war may soon get very real. His administration is preparing to extend 25% tariffs to practically all Chinese imports not already hit wit...
May 16, 2019

Rolling Stones North American tour to start in Chicago
NEW YORK - The Rolling Stones are ready to get back on the road after postponing their North American tour because Mick Jagger needed medical treatment . The rockers announced Thursday the No Filter t...
May 16, 2019

DJ Khaled releasing collaboration with Nipsey Hussle
LOS ANGELES - DJ Khaled is releasing a single with Nipsey Hussle that was filmed days before Hussle was shot to death in Los Angeles. Khaled announced on Twitter on Wednesday that all proceeds from "H...
May 16, 2019

Prince Harry accepts apology for intrusive images
LONDON - Prince Harry settled privacy and data protection claims Thursday against a news agency that hovered over his home in a helicopter and took photos directly into his living room and bedroom. Ha...
May 16, 2019

Poland airs tougher sex abuse penalties amid church crisis
WARSAW, Poland - Poland's prime minister on Tuesday vowed tougher punishments for those who sexually abuse minors after a new film spurred the country into grappling with the problem of abuse by pries...
May 16, 2019

NYC Mayor de Blasio is seeking Democratic nod for president
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday that he will seek the Democratic nomination for president, adding his name to an already long list of candidates itching for a chance to take on D...
May 16, 2019

Montana Gov. Bullock joins 2020 Democratic presidential race
HELENA, Mont. - Montana Gov. Steve Bullock announced Tuesday that he is seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, distinguishing himself among nearly two dozen candidates as the field's only sta...
May 16, 2019

Security agents attack Sudanese sit-ins, 5 killed in clashes
KHARTOUM, Sudan - Sudanese protesters said Tuesday that security agents loyal to ousted President Omar al-Bashir attacked their sit-ins overnight, setting off clashes that killed five people, includin...
May 16, 2019

NTSB to investigate in Alaska after deadly midair collision
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A team of federal accident investigators is expected to arrive in Alaska Tuesday to try to piece together what caused a deadly midair collision between two sightseeing planes. Four...
May 15, 2019

North Korea demands return of cargo ship seized by US
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - North Korea on Tuesday called the U.S. seizure of a North Korean cargo ship involved in banned coal exports a "robbery" and demanded that the vessel be returned immediately...
May 15, 2019