From Malta to Minneapolis, a Look at Where to Go in 2018
NEW YORK — From Malta to Minneapolis, here's a look at some destinations around the world that will be making news in 2018. They include designated culture capitals, places hosting sporting events and even a couple of cities – San Antonio, Texas, and New Orleans – celebrating their 300th birthdays.
In Indonesia, Pulp Giant’s Makeover Obscures Supplier Ties
JAKARTA — Despite its denials, one of the world's biggest paper producers has extensive behind-the-scenes ties and significant influence over wood suppliers linked to fires and deforestation that have degraded Indonesia's stunning natural environment, The Associated Press has found.
Reporters Without Borders Says 65 Journalists Killed in 2017
PARIS — A total of 65 journalists and media workers were killed in 2017, the lowest toll in 14 years, according to figures released on Tuesday by Reporters Without Borders.
‘The Last Jedi’ Is a Hit but How Much Did Audiences Like It?
NEW YORK — With glowing reviews from critics and $450.8 million of worldwide box office in the first three days of release of "The Last Jedi," all would seem to be right in the "Star Wars" universe.
Fans Mourn Death of K-Pop Star Jonghyun
SEOUL — Fans of K-pop star Jonghyun, the lead singer of SHINee, one of South Korea's most popular bands, were on Tuesday mourning his apparent suicide at the age of 28.
Last Seating: Trader Vic’s Maitre D’ Retires After 57 Years
EMERYVILLE, California — She's worn a gardenia in her hair every day since she started working in 1960 at Trader Vic's, the legendary home of mai tai cocktails.
Panda Preview: Tokyo Trots Out Newest Baby (Video)
TOKYO — A baby panda has made a special appearance before Tokyo's governor, a group of local schoolchildren and the media one day ahead of its official public debut.
2017 in Review: ‘Disruption, Despair and Dumpster Fires’
NEW YORK — The news alerts gushed in: An attack on a concert, a church, an ice cream parlor; an assailant wielding a gun or hammer or acid. There's an earthquake in Mexico, a monsoon in India, a volcanic eruption in Bali, hurricane after hurricane after hurricane. Keep up as your phone vibrates with word of your favorite actor accused of misconduct. Make that anchorman. Or politician. Or radio star.
Putin Thanks Trump for CIA Tip He Says Stopped Bomb Plot
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin telephoned U.S. President Donald Trump Sunday to thank him for a CIA tip that helped thwart a series of bombings in St. Petersburg, the Kremlin and the White House said.
Kiradech Aphibarnrat Among 9 Players Projected Into Masters
AUGUSTA, Georgia — A late surge by Kiradech Aphibarnrat makes him among nine players projected to get invitations to the Masters by finishing the year in the top 50 in the world ranking.
