Bolsonaro Loosens Gun Laws in Brazil, World Murder Capital
President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday signed a decree making it easier for many Brazilians to own firearms, the first of many expected changes by the nascent administration to overhaul gun laws in the nation that leads the world in total homicides.
Death Toll in Nairobi Attack Climbs to 21, Plus 5 Attackers
NAIROBI — The death toll from an extremist attack on a luxury hotel and shopping complex in Nairobi climbed to 21, plus the five...
Superstar Cop ‘Big Joke’ on His Rise and Plans for Expats, Visas
BANGKOK — The announcement that Thailand’s best-known police officer had arrived sent gasps of shock across a news conference at Royal Thai Police headquarters.
“Whoa,...
All Gunmen Killed at Hotel Complex: Kenyan President
NAIROBI — Kenya's security forces have killed the Islamic extremist gunmen whose assault on a luxury hotel and shopping complex took 14 "innocent lives," the country's president said Wednesday.
World Shares Advance but Britain Slips on Brexit Limbo
SINGAPORE — World shares were mostly higher Wednesday as investors shrugged off the parliamentary defeat of British Prime Minister Theresa May's plan for leaving...
2 Cambodian Opposition Politicians Get Bans Dropped
PHNON PENH — A veteran Cambodian politician and his son on Wednesday became the first among 118 opposition members banned from politics for five...
Malaysia Says It Won’t Host Any More Events Involving Israel
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia — Malaysia's foreign minister said Wednesday that the government will not budge over a ban on Israeli athletes in a para swimming...
Celebs, Athletes Give ‘Dragon Ball’ Pop Culture Super Status
LOS ANGELES — "Dragon Ball" may be a Japanese-born anime, but the series has become a major pop culture influencer for years. Rappers sprinkle references in their rhymes, athletes channel the character's super powers when making big plays and the franchise's star even made a towering appearance at November's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Drug Trafficker Tells of Bribe to Ex-President of Mexico
NEW YORK — A Colombian drug trafficker testified Tuesday that Mexican cartel leader Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman boasted about paying a USD$100 million bribe...
‘McJesus’ Sparks Outrage, Violence by Israeli Christians
An art exhibit in Israel featuring a crucified Ronald McDonald has sparked protests by ...
