DiCaprio Meets With Trump on Green Jobs to Boost Economy
NEW YORK — Leonardo DiCaprio and the head of his foundation met Wednesday with President-elect Donald Trump to discuss how jobs centered on preserving the environment can boost the economy.
Tokyo Court Rejects Ex-Nissan Chair Ghosn’s Bail Request
TOKYO — A court in Tokyo on Tuesday rejected former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn's latest request for bail, made more than two months after...
Hong Kong’s Legislature Takes up China National Anthem Bill
HONG KONG — Hong Kong's legislature took up a controversial bill Wednesday that would punish anyone who publicly and intentionally insults the Chinese national...
Trump Motivates Democrats To Rally Behind Biden, Harris
ATLANTA (AP) — For the second time in four years, the Democratic presidential primary pitted the expanding progressive movement against an eventually victorious establishment.
Kim’s Sister Warns N. Korea Ready To Act Against US, South
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The influential sister of North Korea's leader warned Tuesday that her country is ready to take "quick, overwhelming action"...
Malaysia Arrests Woman in N Korean Killing
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysian police say they have arrested a woman in connection with the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half brother.
In Reversal, US Poised To Approve Abrams Tanks for Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — In what would be a reversal, the Biden administration is poised to approve sending M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Tuesday, as international reluctance to send tanks to the battlefront against the Russians begins to erode. A decision to send a bit more than 30 tanks could be announced as soon as Wednesday, though it could take months for the tanks to be delivered.
Shi Upsets Lin to Win All England Badminton Final
BIRMINGHAM, England — Seventh-seeded Shi Yuqi beat six-time champion Lin Dan 21-19, 16-21, 21-9 Sunday in a major upset at the All England Championships to win the men's singles title.
Philippine Ambassador Banished by Kuwait Returns to Manila
MANILA — A Filipino ambassador expelled by Kuwait, which protested the rescue of abused Filipina housemaids in the Persian Gulf country as an affront to its sovereignty, returned home Wednesday with the Philippines insisting it did not commit any infraction.
Australian Political Challenger Known for Hard-Right Stances
CANBERRA, Australia — Peter Dutton, the government lawmaker who has challenged Australia's prime minister for his job, is publicly perceived as a hard man...