Relations Between Trump, Global Elites Thaw at Davos
DAVOS, Switzerland — Snow was piled high outside, but inside the Davos summit, relations between President Donald Trump and the assembled global elites seemed to thaw.
Federer; Injury Wake Chung Up From Aussie Open Dream
MELBOURNE, Australia — Roger Federer has moved to within one win of a 20th Grand Slam singles title after reaching a record seventh Australian Open final when Hyeon Chung retired from their semifinal on Friday night.
‘Lady Bird’ Shows Perfect Slice of Teenage Life
Lady Bird is obsessed with place. Her place in the world, in her Catholic high school, in her school play, in her own family and in her unglamorous hometown of Sacramento (“the Midwest of California”) and the even more unglamorous part she lives in.
Hospital Fire Kills At Least 39 in South Korea
SEOUL — A fire swept through a hospital for the elderly in southeastern South Korea on Friday, killing more than 30 people and injuring dozens in one of the country's deadliest fires in recent years.
California Man Gets Life for Buying Filipino Children
SACRAMENTO, California — A California man was sentenced to life in federal prison Tuesday for buying Filipino children for sex and pornography in what prosecutors...
S Korea’s Chung Charges Into Aussie Open Semis (Video)
MELBOURNE, Australia — Serving for a spot in the Australian Open semifinals and with the score at 40-love, Hyeon Chung started thinking how he might celebrate being the first Korean to reach the last four of a Grand Slam.
Hugh Masekela, Father of South African Jazz, 78
JOHANNESBURG — Legendary South African jazz musician Hugh Masekela has died at the age of 78 after a decade-long fight with cancer, according to a statement from his family on Tuesday.
Hong Kong Bookseller Detained Again by Chinese Authorities
HONG KONG — A Hong Kong-based bookseller who was secretly detained in China has been taken away by Chinese authorities again after being released into house arrest last October, his daughter said Monday.
S Korea’s Chung KO’s Djokovic at Aussie Open (Video)
MELBOURNE, Australia — Six-time champion Novak Djokovic is out of the Australian Open, beaten 7-6 (4), 7-5, 7-6 (3) in the fourth round by Hyeon Chung, a 21-year-old South Korean ranked 58th.
‘Asian Hiddink’ Sparks Rare Success for Southeast Asian Team
KUALA LUMPUR — Southeast Asian soccer is making positive news for a change with historic performances at the continental under-23 championships, spearheaded by a coach nick-named "The Asian Hiddink."
