Democratic US Senator Kamala Harris jumps into 2020 White House raceFirst-term Democratic Senator Kamala Harris of California, a rising party star and outspoken critic of President Donald Trump's immigration policies, launched her 2020 campaign for the White House on...
US aid cuts hit Palestinians, further dimming hope for peaceTens of thousands of Palestinians are no longer getting food aid or basic health services from America, US-funded infrastructure projects have been halted, and an innovative peace-building program in...
Kuril islands: strategic chain at heart of Russia-Japan disputeThe islands are rich in hot springs and minerals and rare metals such as rhenium. Called the Kurils by Russia and the Northern Territories by Japan, a string of volcanic islands are at the heart of a...
In Iraq, political wrangling spawns debate over US troopsFrom the halls of parliament to the lightning-fast rumor mills of social media, pro-Iran factions are demanding US troops withdraw from Iraq in a challenge to the country’s fragile government. The pol...
Far-right Bolsonaro sells ‘new Brazil’ to Davos eliteSkirting the first political scandal of his new presidency, far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro will tout a "new Brazil" when he addresses the world's business elite in Davos on Tuesday. The president of...
Frigid air, high winds sweep the US’ Northeast; at least 7 deadFalling temperatures replaced the weekend’s falling snow Monday as bitter cold and gusty winds swept across the eastern United States. The National Weather Service had forecast that temperatures would...
Trump says students ‘unfairly treated’ over Native incidentBoys from a Catholic school in Kentucky were treated unfairly in a rush to judgment, President Donald Trump said on Monday after allegations the students had mocked a Native American elder. “Looking l...
No public details on crashed Lion Air voice recorder until final reportIndonesian authorities do not plan to provide a public update on the contents of a cockpit voice recorder from a Lion Air jet that crashed, killing 189 people, until a final report is released in Augu...
Germany disappointed by May’s Brexit plan, suggests second referendumGerman Justice Minister Katarina Barley said on Tuesday she was disappointed by British Prime Minister Theresa May’s plan to break a deadlock over Brexit and suggested Britain hold a second referendum...
At least 10 dead as fire rages on Black Sea shipsTen crew died and another 10 were missing presumed dead in a fire that broke out on two ships while they were transferring fuel in the Black Sea, Russia’s Transport Ministry said on Tuesday. The vesse...
Indonesia reviewing early release for Bali bombing-linked clericPlans to free a radical cleric linked to the deadly Bali bombings are under review, Indonesia has said, after the surprise decision drew sharp criticism. Abu Bakar Bashir was once synonymous with mili...
Some in Bangladesh election observer group say they now regret involvementA top official at an observer group that monitored Bangladesh's election, as well as one of its foreign volunteers, have said they regret participating in the process, casting doubt on the credibility...
Zimbabwe president signals action over crackdown amid torture findingZimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa promised on Tuesday to investigate violence against civilians who joined protests and punish any misconduct by security forces, as the country's rights commission...
Turkey planning international investigation into Khashoggi case: ministerTurkey is planning to launch an international investigation into the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and will take further steps in coming days, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu was quoted...
Report reveals an undeclared North Korean missile base headquartersOne of 20 undeclared ballistic missile operating bases in North Korea serves as a missile headquarters, according to a report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) published on...
Japanese Princess Mako’s boyfriend bids to clear path for weddingThe boyfriend of Japan's Princess Mako insisted Tuesday his family had no financial difficulties hanging over them, after reports of a unpaid loan apparently forced a postponement to a fairytale weddi...