Britney Spears’ manager casts doubt on future of singer’s career
LOS ANGELES – The longtime manager for Britney Spears has voiced concern about her mental health, saying he believes the pop singer should not return to performing at a planned…
Mexico City declares environment emergency as fires hurt air quality
MEXICO CITY – Authorities have declared an environmental emergency for metropolitan Mexico City, one of the world’s most populous megalopolises, as smoke from nearby wildfires pushed pollution to levels deemed…
Amnesty International accuses Venezuela of human rights violations
MEXICO CITY – Amnesty International has asked the International Criminal Court to investigate alleged “crimes against humanity” committed by the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, especially after a wave of violent protests…
‘Star Wars’ movie in 2022 will come from ‘Game of Thrones’ creators
LOS ANGELES – After the Skywalker saga concludes in December, Walt Disney Co’s next venture into the “Star Wars” galaxy will come from the creators of HBO’s global hit “Game…
Stan Lee’s ex-manager charged with elder abuse against comic book co-creator
LOS ANGELES – The former manager of Stan Lee has been charged with elder abuse against the late comic book legend, a Los Angeles court official said. Keya Morgan was…
Trash found littering ocean floor in deepest-ever sub dive
NEW YORK – On the deepest dive ever made by a human inside a submarine, a Texas investor and explorer has found something he could have found in the gutter…
Trump seeks extra $US1.6 bln in NASA spending under goal of returning to moon
WASHINGTON) – The Trump administration has asked US Congress to increase NASA spending next year by an extra $US1.6 billion to accommodate the accelerated goal of returning Americans to the…
China says will “never surrender” as US trade row heats up
BEIJING – China will never surrender to external pressure, the government has said, though stopped short of announcing how Beijing will hit back after Washington renewed its threat to impose…
Sri Lanka blocks social media after worst anti-Muslim unrest since Easter bombings
COLOMBO – Sri Lanka is temporarily blocking some social media networks and messaging apps, including Facebook and WhatsApp, it said after attacks on mosques and Muslim-owned businesses in the worst…
‘It’s time to rise up,’ Venezuelan general tells military officers in video
CARACAS – A Venezuelan general has called on the country’s armed forces to rise up against President Nicolas Maduro, who has relied on the backing of the military to hold…
