Serena’s ‘Wakandan’ Bodysuit About More Than Fashion
PARIS — Serena Williams considers the black bodysuit she wore at the French Open much more than a fashion statement.
1st Zika-Linked Microcephaly Case Reported in Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnam has reported its first case of microcephaly likely linked to the mosquito-borne Zika virus.
112-Yr-Old Japanese Recognized as World’s Oldest Man Alive
TOKYO (Kyodo) — A 112-year-old Japanese who has been recognized as the world's oldest living man cited "laughter" Wednesday as the secret to his longevity.
Mattis Says Threat of Nuclear Attack by N Korea Accelerating
SEOUL, South Korea — U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Saturday the threat of nuclear missile attack by North Korea is accelerating.
Anti-Trump Protests Complicate Start of His Presidency
WASHINGTON — Scrappy as ever, Donald Trump on Monday dismissed polls showing low approval ratings as "fake news." But whatever his opinion, active opposition to his go-it-alone presidency appears to be widening.
Stage Set in Nevada as Earthlings Arrive for Area 51 Events
HIKO, Nev. (AP) — The stage was set Thursday for music and other space-themed entertainment as Earthlings descended on the Nevada desert for events inspired by an internet hoax known as “Storm Area 51.”
China Prepares Valentines’ Day Flowers to Export to Thailand
KUNMING, China (Xinhua) — Li Hongyun, a flower grower from Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, has never been to Thailand, yet the roses he plants have gained popularity in Bangkok, the nation's capital.
Number of Captive Pandas Increases to 600 Globally
CHENGDU, China (Xinhua) — A total of 60 captive panda cubs were born, 57 of which survived this year, leading to a captive panda population of 600 worldwide, China's National Forestry and Grassland Administration said Tuesday.
What Stays, What Goes: Disney and Murdoch After the Sale
NEW YORK — Disney is buying a large part of Fox, but Fox News Channel and other U.S. television businesses are staying with the Murdoch family.
Volcano Erupts for First Time in 250 Years, South Japan
TOKYO — A volcano in southern Japan has erupted for the first time in 250 years, and authorities set up a no-go zone around the mountain.
