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.
Patriots Beat Rams 13-3 in Lowest Scoring Super Bowl Ever
ATLANTA — Defenses dominated what was supposed to be a super shootout, until Tom Brady led one classic drive to win the New England...
Fire Destroys Nearly 70 Moken Tribe Homes
PHANG NGA — Hundreds of Moken tribe members were evacuated after nearly 70 homes on Koh Surin were destroyed in a major fire Sunday night.
Pope Seeks Dialogue on First Papal Trip to Arabian Peninsula
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is seeking to turn a page in Christian-Muslim relations while also ministering to a unique, thriving island of Catholicism...
Philippine Troops Battle Muslim Militants After Church Blast
MANILA — Philippine troops clashed with Abu Sayyaf gunmen in fierce jungle fighting that left five soldiers and three militants dead, as the military...
Happy Pig Year: Travel Rush Begins in China
BEIJING — China is greeting next week’s Lunar New Year with celebrations and a travel rush that will see an estimated 3 billion trips by people around the country.
