BBC Backtracks on Lineker Over Tweet Slamming UK Asylum Plan
LONDON (AP) — The BBC secured a draw on Monday in its showdown with Gary Lineker, reversing the former soccer great's suspension from the...
Yellen Says No Federal Bailout for Silicon Valley Bank
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that the federal government would not bail out Silicon Valley Bank, but is working to...
‘Cocaine Cat’ Escaped Owner, Will Now Live at Cincinnati Zoo
By BEATRICE DUPUY Associated Press
An African serval cat that was found with cocaine in its system after an escape at a traffic stop now...
BBC Crisis Escalates as Players, Stars Rally Behind Gary Lineker
LONDON (AP) — The BBC faced an escalating crisis Saturday over its suspension of former soccer star and program host Gary Lineker for comments...
Japan Marks 12 Years Since Quake-tsunami That Led to Fukushima Crisis
Japan on Saturday marked 12 years since a massive earthquake and tsunami struck the country's northeast, claiming the lives of over 15,000 people and...
China Names Li Qiang Premier Nominally in Charge of Economy
BEIJING (AP) — China on Saturday named Li Qiang, a close confidant of top leader Xi Jinping, as the country's next premier nominally in...
Loyal and Experienced, China’s Other Six Leaders Take Posts with Xi
AP — Chinese leader Xi Jinping, 69, was awarded a third five-year term as the nation's president Friday, putting him on track to stay...
German Police: 8 Dead in Jehovah’s Witnesses Hall Shooting
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — A shooting at a Jehovah's Witnesses hall in the German city of Hamburg killed eight people, apparently including the perpetrator,...
Harry & Meghan’s Daughter Christened, Will Use Royal Title
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan announced Wednesday that their daughter had been christened in a private ceremony in California, publicly...
Chinese Minister Warns of Conflict Unless US Changes Course
BEIJING (AP) — China's foreign minister has warned Washington of “conflict and confrontation” if it fails to change course in relations with Beijing, striking a combative tone amid conflicts over Taiwan, COVID-19 and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
