Chinese Report Success in Breeding Captive Giant Pandas
BEIJING (DPA) — A new study indicates that China has made great strides in breeding giant pandas, notorious for their low sex drive, which has, in turn, contributed to their listing as an endangered species.
Pakistan Helicopter Crash Kills Norwegian, Philippine Ambassadors
ISLAMABAD (DPA) — The Norwegian and Philippine ambassadors to Pakistan were killed when a military helicopter crashed into a school in the north of the country Friday, an army spokesman said.
Indian Woman Fights off Crocodile With Dowl And Spoon
A housewife in eastern India fights off a crocodile using cooking utensils, officials say.
Protesters Punch, Throw Eggs at Trump Supporters in San Jose
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A group of protesters attacked Donald Trump supporters who were leaving the presidential candidate's rally in San Jose on Thursday night. A dozen or more people were punched, at least one person was pelted with an egg and Trump hats grabbed from supporters were set on fire on the ground.
Macron, Le Pen Clash in First French Election TV Debate
PARIS — The two front-runners for the French presidency clashed spectacularly in the campaign's first televised debate between leading candidates Monday night.
At Least 149 Killed As 7.1 Magnitude Quake Strikes Mexico
MEXICO CITY — A powerful earthquake shook central Mexico on Tuesday, collapsing buildings in plumes of dust and killing at least 149 people. Thousands fled into the streets in panic, and many stayed to help rescue those trapped.
Saudi Arabia to End Ban on Women Drivers
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Women will be allowed to drive for the first time next summer in Saudi Arabia, the ultra-conservative kingdom announced Tuesday,...
Obamas to Discuss Plans for a Show on Netflix
LOS ANGELES — Barack Obama and Netflix reportedly are negotiating a deal for the former president and his wife, Michelle, to produce shows exclusively for the streaming service.
Japan, EU to Sign Widespread Trade Deal Eliminating Tariffs
TOKYO — The European Union and Japan are signing a widespread trade deal Tuesday that will eliminate nearly all tariffs, seemingly defying the worries about trade tensions set off by President Donald Trump's policies.
UN Rights Chief: Vowed US Cuts Wouldn’t Be ‘Fatal’ to Office
GENEVA — Threatened U.S. funding cuts wouldn't be "fatal" for his office, the United Nations' human rights chief said Wednesday, but he added that...