Trump to Call for Unity, Face Skepticism in State of Union
The White House says President Donald Trump will call for optimism and unity in Tuesday's State of the Union address, using the moment to attempt a reset after two years of bitter partisanship and deeply personal attacks.
Asia Greets Year of the Pig, Farewells the Dog (Photos)
The Lunar New Year is being celebrated around Asia with lanterns, performances, decorations and food. People are bidding farewell to the year of the dog in the 12-year Chinese astrological cycle and welcoming the year of the pig with hopes of happiness and fortune.
Angry Reaction as Court Punts Hakeem Case to April
BANGKOK — A refugee footballer who refused voluntary extradition Monday to Bahrain was told to appear in court again in April.
On Nut’s ‘Standing Motosai’ Faces Jail Time
BANGKOK — A motorcycle taxi driver was charged with several traffic offenses Monday after a stunt in which he stood atop his moving vehicle fell flat.
Bangkok Says More BTS Lifts Coming, Maybe by Next Year
BANGKOK — City Hall said Monday it expects to find a contractor by the end of next month to build 19 additional, court-ordered elevators for the BTS Skytrain.
Super Bowl Ads Heavy on Humor, Surprises and … Robots
NEW YORK — This year's Super Bowl ads went heavy on the humor — and surprises.
Take, for instance, Jason Bateman's Hyundai ad about an elevator with...
El Salvador Elects Young Mayor President, Vows to End Corruption
A youthful former mayor of the capital easily won El Salvador's presidency, getting more votes than his three rivals combined to usher out the two parties that dominated politics for a quarter century in the crime-plagued Central America nation.
Who’s Your Daddy? Paternity Test Reveals Monkey Business at Zoo
A paternity test on a baby orangutan has come back with a surprising result.
Asian Stocks Mixed on US-China Fears at Start of Quiet Week
Asian markets were mixed Monday amid speculation over next steps in the dispute between the U.S. and China over technology development and trade following meetings in Washington last week.
‘Don’t Send Me to Bahrain,’ Hakeem Pleads at Extradition Hearing
BANGKOK — A refugee footballer at the center of worldwide attention is in a Bangkok court today to contest Thailand’s effort to extradite him to Bahrain.
