No Doubt Russia Interfered in Election, US Intel Chief Says
WASHINGTON — Brushing aside Donald Trump's dismissiveness, the U.S. intelligence chief insisted Thursday that intelligence agencies are more confident than ever that Russia interfered in America's recent presidential election. And he called the former Cold War foe an "existential threat" to the nation.
Bull-Taming Tradition Resumes in Southern Indian State
ALLANGANALLUR, India — In the darkness just before dawn, the southern Indian town buzzed with excitement and energy as revelers began arriving for the spectacle of Jallikattu, the region's version of running with the bulls.
Spain to Back Brexit Deal After UK Agrees to Gibraltar Terms
BRUSSELS — The European Union removed the last major obstacle to sealing an agreement on Brexit after Spain said it had reached a deal...
‘Woo-Hoo!’ at 97, D-Day Veteran Parachutes Into Normandy
CARENTAN, France — No murderous hails of gunfire this time. No D-Day objective that had to be taken, whatever the cost. This time, 75...
Stage Set in Nevada as Earthlings Arrive for Area 51 Events
HIKO, Nev. (AP) — The stage was set Thursday for music and other space-themed entertainment as Earthlings descended on the Nevada desert for events inspired by an internet hoax known as “Storm Area 51.”
Hong Kong Bill to Plug National Security Loophole, China Says
HONG KONG (Xinhua) — The Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) said Friday that the ongoing national legislative session's agenda on the HKSAR is an imperative move to close the legal loopholes in the SAR concerning national security.
Tokyo Olympics Begin With Muted Ceremony and Empty Stadium
TOKYO (AP) — Belated and beleaguered, the virus-delayed Tokyo Summer Olympics finally opened Friday night with cascading fireworks and made-for-TV choreography that unfolded in a near-empty stadium, a colorful but strangely subdued ceremony that set a striking tone to match a unique pandemic Games.
Powerful Typhoon Leaves 5 Rescuers Dead in North Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Noru blew out of the northern Philippines on Monday, leaving five rescuers dead, causing floods and power outages and forcing officials to suspend classes and government work in the capital and outlying provinces.
Urine-Repellant Paint Tested in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA - The city's main transit agency plans to try urine-repelling paint to combat smells and complaints about cleanliness.
Duterte Calls Trudeau’s Drug War Comments Insulting
MANILA — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he was angered and insulted on Tuesday by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's comments about the Philippine government's war on drugs, which has earned widespread condemnation for leaving thousands of suspects dead.