The Week That Was in Asia (Photos)
A photo gallery of what happened in Asia this week.
Chris Evans May Not Return as Captain America
NEW YORK — The actor who plays Captain America may be ready to hang up his shield.
Venezuelan President’s Solution to Inflation: Change Money
CARACAS, Venezuela — President Nicolas Maduro attempted to tackle Venezuela's staggering inflation Thursday by lopping three zeros off the increasingly worthless currency called the bolivar.
McMaster Out, Bolton in as Trump’s National Security Adviser
WASHINGTON — Charging ahead with the dramatic remaking of his White House, President Donald Trump said Thursday he would replace national security adviser H.R. McMaster with the former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton, a foreign policy hawk entering a White House facing key decisions on Iran and North Korea.
Tempest Over Trump-Putin Call Turns Into Uproar Over Leaks
WASHINGTON — The tempest over President Donald Trump's congratulatory phone call to Vladimir Putin quickly grew on Wednesday into an uproar over White House leaks, sparking an internal investigation and speculation over who might be the next person Trump forces out of the West Wing.
Austin Bombing Suspect’s Uncle Says He Was Smart, Kind
AUSTIN, Texas — A 23-year-old suspected of planting deadly bombs that struck fear across Austin was described Wednesday by his uncle as a smart and kind "computer geek" and a friend said he was an assertive person who would end up being "kind of dominant and intimidating in conversation."
Facebook’s Zuckerberg Apologizes for ‘Major Breach of Trust’
NEW YORK — Breaking five days of silence, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized for a "major breach of trust," admitted mistakes and outlined steps to protect user data in light of a privacy scandal involving a Trump-connected data-mining firm.
Ex-Beatle Drummer Knighted by Prince William
LONDON — Call him Sir Ringo now, or Sir Richard to be more precise. Either way, it's a fitting honor for the former Beatles drummer, who has waited decades for the recognition.
Black Panther Sets Record as Most Tweeted About Movie
NEW YORK — The pop culture sensation "Black Panther" has set another record: most tweeted about movie ever.
Twitter said Tuesday that Ryan Coogler's box-office...
Cambridge Analytica: We Designed Trump Campaign Strategy
LONDON — The chief executive of data mining firm Cambridge Analytica told a reporter posing as a potential client that his company played a big role in getting Donald Trump elected, a British news program revealed Tuesday.
