US WWII Vet Reunites With Wartime Girlfriend in Australia
SYDNEY — A 93-year-old World War II veteran from the United States embraced his wartime girlfriend in Australia in their reunion Wednesday after more than 70 years apart.
Myanmar Military Plane Crash Kills 4
NAYPYITAW, Myanmar — Four Myanmar military personnel were killed and one survived Wednesday when an air force utility aircraft crashed after taking off from the airport in the capital Naypyitaw, officials said.
US Senate Confirms Obama's Choice for Ambassador to Myanmar
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate has confirmed President Barack Obama's nominee to serve as ambassador to Myanmar.
Fries With That? Man Accused of Tossing Gator at Drive-Thru
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — Alligators have been used as shoes, briefcases, university mascots, lunch and now, authorities say, a deadly weapon.
Death Toll in German Train Crash Rises to 8
BERLIN — German police say the death toll in the train crash in southern Germany has risen to eight. Police spokesman Stefan Sonntag said 150 people were injured in the Tuesday morning crash, including 50 severely.
Survivor Tells of Living Through Collapse of Taiwan Building
TAINAN, Taiwan — A survivor is telling of how he propped himself up against a wall for 20 hours to survive the collapse of a southern Taiwan building complex in Saturday's earthquake.
48 Hurt, 24 Arrested in Hong Kong Fish Ball Riot
HONG KONG — Hong Kong's Lunar New Year celebration descended into chaotic scenes as protesters and police, who fired warning shots into the air, clashed over a street market selling fish balls and other local holiday delicacies, leaving dozens injured and arrested.
Reports Hint Suu Kyi Could Become Myanmar President
NAYPYITAW, Myanmar — Two pro-government television channels say that "positive results" could come out of negotiations between Myanmar's military chief and Aung San Suu Kyi on suspending a constitutional clause that prevents her from becoming the president.
300 Rare and Famous Guitars Coming to NYC Auction
NEW YORK — About 300 guitars, including instruments associated with Eric Clapton, Elvis Presley and Eddie Van Halen, are heading to a New York City auction.
N. Korea Praises Launch, Others See as Covert Missile Test
SEOUL — North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover for a banned test of ballistic missile technology.
