No Whining: Pope Hangs Humorous Sign on Door
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis hasn't lost his sense of humor despite a rough few weeks of clamorous exits of top Vatican officials and some other negative headlines.
Muguruza Wins Wimbledon, Williams Stunned
LONDON — As a kid, Garbine Muguruza sat in awe in front of the TV as the Williams sisters accumulated Grand Slam titles. They were her role models.
Liu Xiaobo, Chinese Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, 61
SHENYANG, China — Imprisoned for all the seven years since he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, LiuXiaobo never renounced the pursuit of human rights in China, insisting on living a life of "honesty, responsibility and dignity." China's most prominent political prisoner died Thursday of liver cancer at 61.
Prayuth’s White House Visit to Trump Postponed but Standing: US Embassy
BANGKOK — The invitation for the prime minister to officially visit the White House originally due to take this month is still scheduled, despite its deferment a United States embassy official said Thursday.
Massive Iceberg Has Broken off in Antarctica: Scientists
One of the biggest icebergs ever recorded, a trillion-ton behemoth more than seven times the size of New York City, has broken off of Antarctica, triggering disagreement among scientists over whether global warming is to blame.
Malta OKs Same-Sex Marriages Over Catholic Church Protest
VALLETTA, Malta — Lawmakers in predominantly Roman Catholic Malta legalized same-sex marriage Wednesday, joining much of Western Europe by replacing the traditional "you are now husband and wife" declaration in civil ceremonies with "you are now spouses."
Attorney: Selfie Monkey Cannot Get Money from Copyright
SAN FRANCISCO — A curious monkey with a toothy grin and a knack for pressing a camera button was back in the spotlight Wednesday as a federal appeals court heard arguments on whether an animal can hold a copyright to selfie photos.
Japan TV Sorry Over Hitler T-Shirt Worn by Talk Show Guest
TOKYO — Japan's public broadcaster NHK apologized Wednesday over a cartoon with Adolph Hitler's face that was printed on a T-shirt worn by a talk show guest.
Wimbledon: Williams, Muguruza, Konta to Semis, Djokovic Wins (Video)
A quick look at Wimbledon:
ISIS Leader ‘Confirmed Killed,’ Watchdog Group Says
LONDON — Founder of the so-called Islamic State militant group has been killed, according to a claim by a group that monitors the war in Syria.
