Category Archives: World
O'Reilly apologizes to ex-Fox colleague for podcast comment
NEW YORK - Bill O’Reilly has apologized for saying the death of his former Fox News colleague’s son was related to sexual harassment allegations against the father. O’Reilly said in ...
Oct 24, 2017

'Are you kidding me?': Kid Rock says no to US Senate run
DETROIT - Kid Rock says he’s not running for U.S. Senate in Michigan. Kid Rock told SiriusXM host Howard Stern, “Are you kidding me?” during an expletive-laden interview Tuesday. The...
Oct 24, 2017

Harvard honours Elton John for efforts to fight HIV and AIDS
NEW YORK - Elton John will receive an award from Harvard University next month for his philanthropic efforts to fight HIV and AIDS. The Elton John AIDS Foundation announced Tuesday that the 70-year-ol...
Oct 24, 2017
Russia vetoes extending Syria chemical weapons inspectors
Russia vetoed a U.S.-sponsored resolution that would extend the work of inspectors seeking to determine who is responsible for chemical weapons attacks in Syria on Tuesday, accusing the United States ...
Oct 24, 2017

Billy Joel announces birth of third daughter, Remy Anne
NEW YORK - The Piano Man is now a father of three. Billy Joel says his third daughter, Remy Anne Joel, was born Sunday night at New York University hospital. She weighed in at 7 pounds, 3 ounces. (3.2...
Oct 24, 2017
Film about Russian czar's affair premieres despite hostility
MOSCOW - A film about the last Russian czar’s affair with a ballerina had its Moscow premiere Tuesday despite sparking outrage among some Russians that has been expressed through pickets, arson,...
Oct 24, 2017
Runaway garbage truck hits store named A Beautiful Mess
HENRIETTA, N.Y. - A runaway garbage truck has slammed into the front of a New York gift shop named A Beautiful Mess, causing extensive damage. Owner Jeri Flack says he received a call from police on M...
Oct 24, 2017
Trump comments concern judge, loom over Bergdahl sentencing
FORT BRAGG, N.C. - President Donald Trump’s criticism of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl has become a factor in the soldier’s sentencing as a military judge weighs the president’s impact on ...
Oct 24, 2017
Down and out in DC: What can be done about diplomatic dumps?
WASHINGTON - The large building at the corner of 22nd and R streets in downtown Washington, D.C., sticks out like a wart in the otherwise upscale neighbourhood. Plywood covers the windows, sleeping ba...
Oct 24, 2017
AP Interview: Philippine military chief says IS funded siege
CLARK, Philippines - The Islamic State group sent at least $1.5 million to finance the recently ended siege of the southern Philippine city of Marawi, with the assault leaders using the 2014 IS seizur...
Oct 24, 2017