Catalan Lawmakers Declare Independence From Spain
BARCELONA, Spain — Catalan separatist lawmakers have passed motion to establish a new republic independent of Spain while the opposition boycotted the vote.
Separatist lawmakers...
Trump Changes Mind, Holds Back Some JFK Files
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump blocked the release of hundreds of records on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, bending to CIA and...
Royal Fire Spread Nationwide to Kindle Offerings for Late King
BANGKOK — Flames to be used at imitation royal funeral pyres were delivered Tuesday to all 878 districts nationwide.
The fire, considered sacred because it...
Anne Frank Diary to Be Read Before Every Soccer Match in Italy This Week
ROME — Anne Frank's diary will be read aloud at all soccer matches in Italy this week, the Italian soccer federation announced Tuesday after shocking displays of anti-Semitism by fans of the Rome club Lazio.
We Want to Go Back to Moderate Islam: Saudi Prince
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has defended his bold reform plans, including the kingdom's decision to lift the ban on women driving, saying that "we were not like this in the past."
Paul Weitz, Commander of 1st Challenger Flight, 85
PHOENIX — Paul Weitz, a retired NASA astronaut who commanded the first flight of the space shuttle Challenger and also piloted the Skylab in the early 1970s, has died. He was 85.
Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Freed on Bail Pending Appeal
HONG KONG — Hong Kong's highest court freed pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong and Nathan Law on bail Tuesday pending an appeal of their prison sentences after they were convicted of sparking massive protests in 2014.
US Diplomat Apologizes After Indonesia General Denied Entry
JAKARTA — A U.S. diplomat apologized to Indonesia's government Monday after the top Indonesian general was prevented from traveling to Washington, but a Jakarta official said the country expected a complete explanation.
Japanese Prime Minister Abe Wins Big in National Elections
TOKYO — Japan's leader has scored a major victory in national elections that returned his ruling coalition to power in decisive fashion.
End of an Era as Hong Kong Stock Trading Floor to Close
HONG KONG — Hong Kong's last remaining stock market floor traders are taking their final orders as the exchange prepares to shut its trading...
