North Korea Says Kim Ordered Preparations for 2nd Trump Meet
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered preparations for a second summit with President Donald Trump, saying he'll "wait...
Oliver Mtukudzi, Zimbabwean Afro-Jazz Star, Dead at 66
HARARE, Zimbabwe — One of Zimbabwe and Africa's most iconic musicians, Oliver Mtukudzi, died on Wednesday at age 66 after decades of rollicking, captivating...
Hong Kong’s Legislature Takes up China National Anthem Bill
HONG KONG — Hong Kong's legislature took up a controversial bill Wednesday that would punish anyone who publicly and intentionally insults the Chinese national...
Landslide, Flooding From Dam Kill 6 in Central Indonesia
JAKARTA — Torrential rains that overwhelmed a dam and caused landslides killed at least six people and displaced hundreds in the central Indonesian district...
Serena Turns Ankle, Wastes Match Points in Loss to Pliskova
MELBOURNE, Australia — Serena Williams was one point – just one – from quite a comeback victory in the Australian Open quarterfinals when she turned her...
‘Roma,’ ‘Cold War’ Among Foreign-Language Oscar Nominees
LONDON — Five movies about individuals and families confronting social and historical tumult are competing in the Academy Awards' race for best foreign-language film.
Mexican...
Spike Lee Likes His Oscar Odds With ‘BlacKkKlansman’
NEW YORK — Spike Lee watched the Oscar nominations Tuesday morning on television from his bed, with his wife, Tonya, his two grown children, Satchel and Jackson, and their dog, Ginger.
Model Who Said She Had Dirt on Russian Oligarch Walks Free
MOSCOW — A Belarusian model and self-styled sex instructor who last year claimed to have evidence of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election has been released from detention pending trial.
Cristiano Ronaldo Gets Suspended Sentence for Tax Fraud
MADRID — Cristiano Ronaldo has pleaded guilty to tax fraud and received a two-year suspended sentence.
The Juventus forward, who was facing charges stemming from...
Australia Urges Indonesia to Respect Bali Bombing Victims
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia's prime minister said on Tuesday he would be disappointed if radical cleric Abu Bakar Bashir were released from prison early...
