Sessions Spoke Twice With Russian Ambassador in 2016
WASHINGTON — Attorney General Jeff Sessions had two conversations with the Russian ambassador to the United States during the presidential campaign.
White House Staff Told to Preserve Russia-Related Materials
WASHINGTON — White House lawyers have instructed the president's aides to preserve materials that could be connected to Russian interference in the 2016 election and other related investigations, three administration officials said Wednesday.
Fact Check: Trump Takes Credit He Hasn’t Earned
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump boasted Tuesday night about corporate job expansion and military cost-savings that actually took root under his predecessor and gave a one-sided account of the costs and benefits to the economy from immigration – ignoring the upside.
Officer Accidentally Fires During French President’s Speech (Video)
PARIS — A police sharpshooter accidentally fired his weapon during a speech by French President Francois Hollande and two people were slightly injured, the top official of France's Charente region said Tuesday.
Nicaraguan Woman Thrown Into Fire During Exorcism, Dies
MANAGUA, Nicaragua — A 25-year-old woman died Tuesday after she was thrown into a fire to drive "demons" from her body, Nicaraguan authorities said, quoting witnesses as saying she was stripped naked, burned and thrown into a gully.
Suspects Charged With Murder in Kim Jong Nam Death
KUALA LUMPUR — Appearing calm and solemn, two young women accused of smearing VX nerve agent on Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half brother of North Korea's leader, were charged with murder Wednesday.
Taiwan Marks Crackdown Anniversary Amid China Tensions
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said Tuesday the island's democracy is mature enough to handle a thorough investigation into a bloody crackdown on anti-government protesters 70 years ago, an event seen as a rallying point by those who reject China's claim to the self-governing island.
Authorities Investigate Killing of Hippo at El Salvador Zoo
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — El Salvador's widespread violence reached an unexpected corner with the brutal and fatal beating of the national zoo's beloved hippopotamus Gustavito.
Part of Rio Carnival Float Collapses, Injuring 12
RIO DE JANEIRO — The top of a float collapsed during Rio de Janeiro's world famous Carnival parade early Tuesday, injuring at least 12 people, officials said.
N. Korea Sends Diplomats to Malaysia to Get Kim Jong Nam’s Body
KUALA LUMPUR — North Korea has sent a high-level delegation to Malaysia to seek the return of the body of leader's Kim Jong Un's slain half brother.
