Research on Big Ears, Crocodile Gambling Wins Ig Nobels
BOSTON — Scientists who discovered that old men really do have big ears, that playing the didgeridoo helps relieve sleep apnea and that handling...
Defending Myanmar, Suu Kyi Says Most Rohingya Villages Calm
NAYPYITAW, Myanmar — After a mass exodus of Rohingya Muslims sparked allegations of ethnic cleansing, Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi said Tuesday her country does not fear international scrutiny.
Lady Gaga Postpones Europe Tour Due to ‘Severe Physical Pain’
LONDON — Lady Gaga has postponed her world tour's European leg until next year because of ongoing health problems.
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Wins Emmy Awards’ Best Drama
LOS ANGELES — The dystopian series "The Handmaid's Tale" was crowned best TV drama on Sunday at the Emmy Awards, and the show also won best drama writing and directing while earning Elisabeth Moss a best actress statuette and Ann Dowd a best drama supporting actress award. "Veep" and "Saturday Night Live" were also big winners.
UK and Thailand to Hold Joint Military Exercise
BANGKOK — Thailand and the United Kingdom will launch a new joint military exercise, the Defense Ministry announced Thursday.
The agreement came from a meeting...
Museum Bids to Acquire Huge ‘Fatberg’ Clogging London Sewer
LONDON — London's monster fatberg may be destined for a museum.
Tensions Rise in Spain as King Criticizes Catalan Secession Vote
MADRID — Spain's top prosecutor is investigating more than 700 Catalan mayors for cooperating with a planned referendum on the region's independence after the nation's constitutional court ordered the vote put on hold, the prosecutor's office said Wednesday.
Former Pharma CEO Jailed for Putting Bounty on Hillary Clinton’s Hair
NEW YORK — A judge jailed former pharmaceuticals company CEO Martin Shkreli on Wednesday after finding that he violated his bail on a securities fraud conviction with a social media posting she agreed posed a threat to Hillary Clinton.
As Rohingya Flee Violence, Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Skips UN Meet
BANGKOK — With Myanmar drawing condemnation for violence that has driven at least 370,000 Rohingya to flee the country, the government said Wednesday its leader Aung San Suu Kyi would skip this week's U.N. General Assembly.
Apple’s New $1,000 iPhone X Both Copies and Innovates
CUPERTINO, California — As soon as you see the iPhone X up close, you'll realize that it's nothing like any of the previous models that Apple has released during the past decade.























































