Zebra Runs Amok in Japanese Golf Course, Dies in Lake
TOKYO — A zebra that was on the loose on a Japanese golf course for hours has died after it was chased around by a dozen men including police officers, likely drowning after being shot by tranquilizer dart and plunging into a lake.
Vietnam Puts Prominent Blogger on Trial for Anti-State Posts
HANOI, Vietnam — A prominent Vietnamese blogger who is a former police officer and the son of a late government minister went on trial Wednesday for alleged anti-state postings.
Explosions Rock Brussels Airport, Subway; 13 Reported Dead
BRUSSELS — Explosions rocked the Brussels airport and its subway system Tuesday, killing at least 13 people according to Belgian media, injuring scores more and prompting authorities to lock down the Belgian capital.
Explosions Rock Brussels Airport, Subway
BRUSSELS — Explosions rocked the Brussels airport and the subway system Tuesday, killing at least one person and injuring many others just days after the main suspect in the November Paris attacks was arrested in the city, police said.
Taxi Protest Causes Traffic Chaos in Jakarta
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Thousands of taxi drivers caused traffic chaos in the Indonesian capital Tuesday in a rowdy protest against what they say is unfair competition from ride-hailing apps such as Uber.
Must-See TV: Cubans Marvel at Rare Questioning of Castro
HAVANA — Cubans were glued to their televisions on Monday, many watching in a state of shock as President Raul Castro faced tough questions from American journalists who challenged him to defend Cuba's record on human rights and political prisoners.
Obama Arrives in Cuba for What He Calls a 'Historic Visit'
HAVANA — Stepping into history, President Barack Obama opened an extraordinary visit to Cuba on Sunday, eager to push decades of acrimony deeper into the past and forge irreversible ties with America's former adversary.
12 Die When Helicopter Sent to Capture Indonesia's Most Wanted Goes Down
JAKARTA, Indonesia — An Indonesian military helicopter crashed and burst into flames Sunday during a mission to capture the country's most wanted militant, killing at least 12 people on board.
US Releases Video of Obama with Cuba's Best-Known Comedian
HAVANA — In a direct appeal to the Cuban people's sense of humor, the White House has released a video of President Barack Obama joking with the country's most famous comedian a day before the president makes a historic trip to the island.
All 62 Aboard Dubai Airliner Killed in Crash in South Russia
MOSCOW — An airliner carrying 62 people from Dubai crashed early Saturday while landing in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don in strong winds, killing all aboard, Russian officials said.
