Trump’s ‘Pocahontas’ Jab at Navajo Event Draws Blowback
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona — Families of Native American war veterans and politicians of both major parties are criticizing President Donald Trump for using a White House event honoring Navajo Code Talkers to take a political jab at a Democratic senator he has nicknamed "Pocahontas."
Oxford City Strips Suu Kyi of 2-Decade-Old Award
YANGON, Myanmar — The Oxford City Council has stripped the Freedom of the City Award it gave 20 years ago to Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, saying those who turn a blind eye to violence tarnish its own reputation.
FBI Gave Heads-Up to Fraction of Russian Hackers’ US Targets
WASHINGTON — The FBI failed to notify scores of U.S. officials that Russian hackers were trying to break into their personal Gmail accounts despite having evidence for at least a year that the targets were in the Kremlin's crosshairs, The Associated Press has found.
Pope Meeting Suu Kyi on Myanmar Refugee Crisis Amid Outcry
YANGON — Pope Francis begins his first full day in Myanmar traveling to the country's capital Tuesday to meet with the civilian leader, Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, a day after hosting the military general in charge of the crackdown on the country's Muslim Rohingya minority.
South Africa Wins Miss Universe, Thailand Makes Top 5
LAS VEGAS — The woman representing South Africa has won has won the Miss Universe crown.
Pope’s South Asia Trip Brings Hope to Tiny Catholic Groups
DHAKA, Bangladesh — Pope Francis on Monday begins a six-day trip to Myanmar and Bangladesh. While attention will focus on how Francis addresses the Rohingya Muslim crisis, the trip also holds huge significance for the tiny Catholic communities in each country.
Las Vegas Pot Dispensaries Offer Black Friday Deals
LAS VEGAS — Big-box stores won't be the only ones offering discounts to shoppers in Las Vegas this Black Friday. Marijuana dispensaries are rolling out deals, too.
Footballer Robinho Sentenced to 9 Years in Jail for Sexual Assault
MILAN — Former AC Milan and Real Madrid striker Robinho was sentenced to nine years in jail by a court in Milan on charges of sexual assault following an incident in 2013, Italian news agency ANSA reported Thursday.
Papua New Guinea Officials Remove Last Refugees From Camp
CANBERRA, Australia — Papua New Guinea authorities said Friday they had relocated the last asylum seekers who had refused for three weeks to leave a closed immigration camp for fear they would face violence in the alternative accommodations.
Sound Heard in Argentine Sub Search Was Likely ‘Explosion’
MAR DEL PLATA, Argentina — An apparent explosion occurred near the time and place an Argentine submarine went missing, the country's navy reported Thursday, prompting relatives of the vessel's 44 crew members to burst into tears and some to say they had lost hope of a rescue.
