Venezuela Capital in the Dark Again After Massive Blackout
CARACAS — The lights went out across much of Venezuela Monday, reviving fears of the blackouts that plunged the country into chaos a few...
Duterte: Can’t Stop China in Disputed Seas, Won’t Risk Clash
MANILA — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday there was no way to stop Chinese from fishing in his country's exclusive economic zone and...
‘Avengers: Endgame’ Has Passed ‘Avatar’ as Biggest Film Ever
LOS ANGELES — The global box office has a new king in "Avengers: Endgame."
The superhero extravaganza this weekend usurped "Avatar" to become the highest-grossing...
Abe’s Coalition Still Short of Votes to Change Constitution
TOKYO — Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling coalition secured a majority in Japan's upper house of parliament in elections Sunday, but it lost ground...
Clashes Involving Hong Kong’s Protest Movement Grow Violent
HONG KONG — Clashes involving Hong Kong's protest movement escalated violently late Sunday as police launched tear gas at protesters who didn't disband after...
The US marks 50 years after Apollo 11’s ‘giant leap’ on moon
CAPE CANAVERAL — A moonstruck nation celebrated the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11's "giant leap" by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin at parties, races,...
Hong Kong Police Seize Explosives as Rival Camps Rally
HONG KONG — Police in Hong Kong discovered a stash of a powerful homemade explosive as the semi-autonomous Chinese city readied for another major...
Ex-Illinois Student’s Life Spared in Killing of Scholar
PEORIA, Ill. — A former University of Illinois doctoral student was spared the death penalty Thursday and sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping and killing a 26-year-old scholar from China. Her parents, disappointed he was not sentenced to death, publicly begged for the killer to reveal where her remains are so they can be returned home.
UN Envoy Says US Sanctions on Myanmar Generals Inadequate
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The U.N. special rapporteur for Myanmar said Thursday the U.S. didn't "go far enough" in sanctions against four top Myanmar generals over the mass killings of minority Rohingya Muslims.
Anime Studio Hit by Deadly Fire Is Known for Skill, Fan Base
TOKYO — It may not be as famous as Japanese anime legend Studio Ghibli, but Kyoto Animation has many core fans and is known as a team of skilled animators that provides top-quality work for others and can produce its own hits, such as "Lucky Star," ''K-On!" and the "Haruhi Suzumiya" series.





















































