US Scientists Try 1st Gene Editing in the Body
OAKLAND, California — Scientists for the first time have tried editing a gene inside the body in a bold attempt to permanently change a person's DNA to try to cure a disease.
Bangkok Police Block Talk on Vietnamese Rights
BANGKOK — A discussion planned for Wednesday about the violation of human rights in Vietnam at a press club was ordered canceled by the authorities.
Fact Check: Trump Tells Tale About Air Force One
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump told a fanciful little tale Tuesday about Air Force One being denied landing rights in the Philippines during a trip by his predecessor because bilateral relations were so bad. That didn't happen.
Duterte Calls Trudeau’s Drug War Comments Insulting
MANILA — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he was angered and insulted on Tuesday by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's comments about the Philippine government's war on drugs, which has earned widespread condemnation for leaving thousands of suspects dead.
Zimbabwe Army Says ‘This Is Not a Takeover’ and Mugabe Safe
HARARE, Zimbabwe — In an extraordinary statement after taking over the state broadcaster and amid a night of unrest, Zimbabwe's army early Wednesday sought to reassure the country that "this is not a military takeover" and that although President Robert Mugabe was safe and sound, the military was targeting "criminals around him" who have sent the nation spinning into economic despair.
Australians Endorse Gay Marriage, Ensuring Parliament Bill
CANBERRA, Australia — Australians supported gay marriage in a postal survey that ensures Parliament will consider legalizing same-sex weddings this year.
Arrivederci Italy: Azzurri Lose World Cup Playoff to Sweden
MILAN — Players from both teams slumped to the ground, the Swedes in exhausted ecstasy, the Italians in losers' agony.
North Korea Again Thumps Malaysia, Again 4-1
BURIRAM — North Korea won on neutral ground again, moving the national soccer team closer to a spot at the 2019 Asian Cup.
Iran Says at Least 140 Killed, 300 Hurt in Quake
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's state-run IRNA news agency says the death toll in the powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake along the borders of Iran and Iraq has risen above 140.
What Some Filipinos Think of the Trump-Duterte Meeting
MANILA — President Donald Trump will formally meet his equally bombastic Philippine counterpart, Rodrigo Duterte, on the sidelines of an international summit Monday in one of the most-anticipated moments in the U.S. leader's first presidential trip to Asia. Both have tested the bounds of statesmanship with their foul language, devil-may-care verbal harangues against enemies and strongman tendencies.
