North Korea Says Nuke and Missile Tests Suspended
SEOUL — North Korea says it has suspended nuclear and long-range missile tests and plans to close its nuclear test site.
Avicii, DJ and EDM Pioneer, 28
NEW YORK — The Swedish-born producer and DJ known as Avicii has been found dead in Oman.
Myanmar Policeman Testifies to Entrapment Orders
YANGON — The prosecution of two Myanmar journalists accused of violating a state secrets law by acquiring official documents given to them by police has...
Volcano Erupts for First Time in 250 Years, South Japan
TOKYO — A volcano in southern Japan has erupted for the first time in 250 years, and authorities set up a no-go zone around the mountain.
Nepal Airport Reopens After Plane Skids Off Runway
KATHMANDU — Nepal's only international airport reopened Friday after a passenger plane attempting to take off skidded off the runway, forcing a halt to all flights.
Kachin’s Stranded in Jungle, Running Low on Basic Aid
BANGKOK — Community leaders from the Christian ethnic Kachin community have called for urgent medical attention for about 2,000 civilians, including pregnant women and the elderly, trapped in the jungle where they fled to escape clashes between the Myanmar's army and the Kachin guerrillas in the country's north.
India Bidding to host Three Major Sporting Events
NEW DELHI — The Indian Olympic Association says it will bid for three major sporting events — the 2026 Youth Olympics, the 2030 Asian Games and the 2032 Summer Olympics.
Tiny African Kingdom of Swaziland Changes Its Name
JOHANNESBURG — Breathe easy, Switzerland: The tiny African kingdom of Swaziland is changing its name.
Thai-American Duckworth’s Newborn Makes US Senate History
WASHINGTON — Tiny Maile Pearl made Senate history Thursday without making a sound.
First Saudi Movie Theater Opens With Black Panther Screening
RIYADH — The lights dimmed and the crowd of men and women erupted into applause and hoots as Hollywood's blockbuster "Black Panther" premiered in Saudi Arabia's first movie theater.
