Syrian Kurds: 17 Indonesians Who Escaped IS Leave Syria
BEIRUT — A group of 17 Indonesians who had joined the Islamic State group in the northern Syrian city of Raqqa have been handed over to representatives of their country and have left Syria, a local Kurdish official and a spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
North Korea Outlines Plan to Launch Missiles Toward Guam
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Thursday announced a detailed plan to launch a volley of ballistic missiles toward the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam, a major military hub and home to U.S. bombers, and dismissed President Donald Trump's threats of "fire and fury" if it doesn't back down.
Guam’s Worries Grow as Tensions Rise Between US, North Korea
HAGATNA, Guam — Residents of the tiny Pacific island of Guam say they're afraid of being caught in the middle of escalating tensions between...
Accused Burglar Doesn’t Flush Toilet, Leaves DNA for Police
VENTURA, California — A man accused of burglarizing a Southern California home took a bathroom break and left DNA evidence in the toilet that led to his arrest, an investigator said Tuesday.
Venezuela’s New Assembly Declares Itself All-Powerful
CARACAS, Venezuela — The new constitutional assembly assumed even more power in Venezuela by declaring itself as the superior body to all other governmental institutions, including the opposition-controlled congress.
Glen Campbell, singer of ‘Rhinestone Cowboy,’ 81
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Glen Campbell, the affable superstar singer of "Rhinestone Cowboy" and "Wichita Lineman" whose appeal spanned country, pop, television and movies, died Tuesday, his family said. He was 81.
Strong Quake Strikes Southwest China, 13 Dead, 175 Injured
BEIJING — A strong earthquake shook a mountainous region in southwestern China near a famous national park, killing 13 people, injuring 175 others and knocking out power and phone networks.
US-N Korea Trade Threats; Trump Vows ‘Fire and Fury’
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea and the United States traded escalating threats, with President Donald Trump warning it would be met "with fire and fury like the world has never seen" and Pyongyang claiming Wednesday it was examining its plans for attacking Guam.
Palm Oil Blobs Cover Hong Kong Beaches After Ships Crash
HONG KONG — Cleanup efforts are underway in Hong Kong after white blobs of congealed palm oil washed up on the city's shores following a collision between two ships.
China Export, Import Growth Weaken in July, Dimming Outlook
BEIJING — China's trade growth weakened in July in a negative sign for growth in the world's second-largest economy and global demand.
