Category Archives: CP_World
Timetable of Trump's pullout from Syria being questioned
WASHINGTON - Amid questions about the pace of his exit from Syria, President Donald Trump complained Monday that he’s getting “bad press” for his decision to pull American troops out...
Dec 31, 2018
Bangladesh prime minister denies accusations of rigged vote
DHAKA, Bangladesh - The day after winning a record fourth term in power, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina trumpeted her accomplishments and dismissed opposition claims that the vote was rigged....
Dec 31, 2018
Officials grant permit for music festival near Grand Teton
JACKSON, Wyo. - Officials will allow a metal music festival to take place again east of Grand Teton National Park. The Jackson Hole News and Guide reports the Teton County administrator granted a spec...
Dec 31, 2018
Louis C.K. mocks Parkland students in audio of stand-up set
NEW YORK - Audio has emerged of Louis C.K. apparently mocking the students-turned-activists from the Parkland, Florida, school shooting. The sound-only recording was posted Sunday in a since-removed Y...
Dec 31, 2018
Judge denies Kevin Spacey's request to skip court appearance
BOSTON - A Massachusetts judge has denied Kevin Spacey’s request to skip his appearance in court on accusations that he groped a young man. The decision by Nantucket District Court Judge Thomas ...
Dec 31, 2018
Italy's 5-Stars thin parliamentary ranks with 4 expulsions
MILAN - Italy’s 5-Star Movement has expelled four lawmakers from the party, including a former Coast Guard commander who once attracted publicity for ordering the captain of a sinking cruise shi...
Dec 31, 2018
Congo cuts internet after presidential poll beset by delays
KINSHASA, Congo - As votes were counted Monday in Congo’s long-delayed presidential election, the internet was cut across the vast Central African country in an apparent effort by the government...
Dec 31, 2018
US citizen arrested in Russia on spying charges
MOSCOW - Russia’s domestic security agency said Monday that it has arrested a U.S. citizen on espionage charges. The Federal Security Service, or FSB, the top KGB successor agency, said Paul Whe...
Dec 31, 2018
Professor names beetle species after 'Game of Thrones'
LINCOLN, Neb. - A Nebraska entomologist has named three of his eight newest beetle discoveries after the dragons from the HBO series “Game of Thrones” and George R.R. Martin book series &#...
Dec 31, 2018
'Aquaman' still rules, and others see a post-Christmas bump
LOS ANGELES - In the final weekend of 2018, “Aquaman” still led the pack at the box office, but other films like “Mary Poppins Returns,” ”The Mule” and “Secon...
Dec 31, 2018