China Denies Using Virus to Grow Presence in South China Sea
BEIJING (AP) — China’s foreign minister is dismissing claims that the country is exploiting the coronavirus outbreak to expand its footprint in the South China Sea, labeling such accusations as “sheer nonsense.”
National Zoo Awaits Birth of Pandemic Panda Cub
WASHINGTON (AP) — Zookeepers at Washington’s National Zoo are on furry black-and-white baby watch after concluding that venerable giant panda matriarch Mei Ziang is pregnant and could give birth this week. It’s a welcome bit of good news amid a pandemic that kept the zoo shuttered for months.
Cambodian Court Convicts Lawyer, Dozens of Others of Treason
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A Cambodian American lawyer and dozens of members of a now-dissolved opposition party were convicted of treason Tuesday in a trial that was the latest move to tame all opposition to the long-running rule of Prime Minister Hun Sen.
68 Dead, 4 Missing After Plane Crashes in Nepal Resort Town
POKHARA, Nepal (AP) — A plane making a 27-minute flight to a Nepal tourist town crashed into a gorge Sunday while attempting to land at a newly opened airport, killing at least 68 of the 72 people aboard. At least one witness reported hearing cries for help from within the fiery wreck, the country’s deadliest airplane accident in three decades.
BBC Crisis Escalates as Players, Stars Rally Behind Gary Lineker
LONDON (AP) — The BBC faced an escalating crisis Saturday over its suspension of former soccer star and program host Gary Lineker for comments...
Spanish Soccer President Refuses To Resign Despite Kissing a Player on the Lips at...
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Facing his possible removal from office, the president of the Spanish soccer federation refused to resign Friday despite an uproar...
Cambodian Opposition Skips Parliamentary Session, Cites Danger
PHNOM PENH — Cambodia's opposition party unexpectedly failed to attend the reopening of parliament on Friday, setting back hopes of a political truce with the government of Prime Minister Hun Sen.
Malaysia to Sell Superyacht Linked to 1MDB Scandal
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's government launched a one-month auction Monday for a luxury yacht bought with money stolen from the multibillion-dollar looting of a state investment fund.
Woman's Dead Husband 'Reincarnated As A Cow'
(15 August) A woman in Si
Saket Province believes the cow that has been occupying a bed in her house is in fact a...
Rebellious Democrats Disrupt House, Stage Protest Over Guns
WASHINGTON — Rebellious Democrats staged an extraordinary all-day sit-in on the House floor Wednesday to demand votes on gun-control bills, shouting down Speaker Paul Ryan when he attempted to restore order as their protest stretched into the night.
