Category Archives: CP_World
Trial set for ex-cop accused of supporting Islamic State
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The first law enforcement officer in the U.S. ever to be charged with a terrorism offence is again scheduled for trial. Jury selection begins Monday afternoon in federal court in Ale...
Dec 11, 2017
Asian investors embrace bitcoin, but regulators are wary
HONG KONG - The weekend launch of a U.S. futures contract for bitcoin reflects widespread acceptance of the virtual currency, especially among investors in Asia, though regulators are wary. Japan and ...
Dec 11, 2017
Complex questions accompany diplomatic options on NKorea
WASHINGTON - When President Donald Trump’s U.N. ambassador recently urged the world to sever diplomatic ties with North Korea, she was sketchy on the details: Should all embassies close? How abo...
Dec 11, 2017
Drake, Miguel, 50 Cent perform at Art Basel parties
MIAMI - Musicians, actors and fashion icons descended on Miami for a whirlwind week of glamorous parties to celebrate some of the world’s best artists during Art Basel. Drake and Lil Wayne took ...
Dec 10, 2017
Sexual misconduct often part of the job in hospitality work
CHICAGO - One woman recalls how a general manager at a Chicago-area restaurant where she worked told her that if security cameras recorded him reaching between her legs and grabbing her genitals, he c...
Dec 10, 2017
Israeli, French leaders tangle over US Jerusalem decision
JERUSALEM - The French and Israeli leaders sparred verbally Sunday over the U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, while new violence rippled across the region following the m...
Dec 10, 2017
Shelby bucks Alabama GOP leaders in voting against Moore
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In his sternest rebuke yet, Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby said repeatedly Sunday his state can “do better” than electing fellow Republican Roy Moore to the U.S. Senate, ma...
Dec 10, 2017
Trump talks tax cuts and budget on golf course with Graham
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - President Donald Trump sought Sunday to gloss over the difficult work ahead for lawmakers labouring to finalize tax cut legislation he can sign by his self-imposed Christmas de...
Dec 10, 2017
'Coco' tops box office again before 'Star Wars' hits
LOS ANGELES - Disney and Pixar’s “Coco” has topped the box office for a third time on a quiet, pre “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” weekend in theatres. Disney estimates Sunday...
Dec 10, 2017
Kuwait names ruler's son as defence minister in shakeup
KUWAIT CITY - Kuwait has announced new picks for Cabinet, with five out of 16 members hailing from the royal family, including the ruler’s son who has been chosen to head the Defence Ministry. N...
Dec 10, 2017