Australian Political Challenger Known for Hard-Right Stances
CANBERRA, Australia — Peter Dutton, the government lawmaker who has challenged Australia's prime minister for his job, is publicly perceived as a hard man...
Indonesia Sinks 125 Mostly Foreign Illegal Fishing Vessels
JAKARTA — Indonesia has sunk 125 mostly foreign vessels involved in illegal fishing as it ramps up efforts to exert greater control over its...
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Hoopla Elicits Mixed Feelings in Asia
SINGAPORE — The craze for "Crazy Rich Asians" is hitting Asia, with a premiere in Singapore followed by openings in several neighboring countries later...
Cohen Pleads Guilty, Implicates Trump in Hush-Money Scheme
NEW YORK — Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and fixer, pleaded guilty Tuesday to campaign-finance violations and other charges, saying Trump...
US Plan for Coal Power Deregulation Could Cause More Deaths
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Tuesday moved to prop up the declining coal industry with an overhaul of Obama-era pollution rules, acknowledging that...
Usain Bolt Trains for 1st Time With Central Coast Mariners
GOSFORD, Australia — Usain Bolt practiced with Australian football club Central Coast Mariners for the first time Tuesday, taking part in light passing drills...
Facebook Takes Down 652 Accounts Linked to Russia, Iran
Facebook has identified and banned more accounts engaged in misleading political behavior ahead of the U.S. midterm elections in November.
The social network said Tuesday...
Prayuth Splashes Out in Chumphon, Still Denies He’s Campaigning
Junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha defended his cabinet’s doling out of pork in the southern province of Chumphon on Tuesday, where he mentioned ...
Liu Breaks 50-Meter Backstroke World Record at Asian Games
JAKARTA — Liu Xiang of China has set a world record time of 26.98 seconds to win the women's 50-meter backstroke gold medal at...
Swedish Gripen Air Force Fighter Jet Crashes; Pilot Safe
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A Swedish Air Force jet fighter crashed Tuesday near an air base in southern Sweden after striking several birds as it...
