China, Russia naval drill in S.China Sea to begin Monday
BEIJING – China and Russia will hold eight days of naval drills in the South China Sea off southern China’s Guangdong province starting from Monday, China’s navy said. The exercises…
Militant suspected in Bangladesh cafe attack killed himself, police say
A suspected militant believed by Bangladesh police to have been among the planners of a July cafe attack that killed 22 people killed himself during a police raid on a…
Mexicans march against president’s proposal to allow gay marriage
MEXICO CITY – Tens of thousands of people across Mexico marched on Saturday to protest against gay marriage, challenging President Enrique Pena Nieto’s proposal to recognise same-sex marriage throughout the…
Fourteen dogs die in Canada kennel’s heating malfunction
TORONTO – Fourteen dogs in a western Canadian pet daycare and boarding facility died on Saturday after a mechanical malfunction caused heat to continuously enter their kennels, the organization said.…
‘IS inspired’ man charged with terrorism after Sydney stabbing
SYDNEY – A 22-year-old man charged with committing a terrorist act and attempted murder after a stabbing a man in Sydney’s south-west was inspired by Islamic State, police say. The incident took place on…
‘A United Kingdom’ tells historic tale of love defying prejudice
TORONTO – A new film about the true story of an African king and white British woman whose marriage triggered a political crisis is first and foremost a love story,…
S. Korea says North’s nuclear capability “speeding up”, calls for action
SEOUL – South Korea said on Saturday that North Korea’s nuclear capability is expanding fast, echoing alarm around the world over the isolated state’s fifth and biggest nuclear test, carried…
Director Tim Burton cements place in Hollywood history
Film director Tim Burton left his hand and foot imprints in cement outside Hollywood’s famed TCL Chinese Theatre on Thursday, bringing with him to the ceremony some of the dark…
