North Korea crimes to be documented for prosecution someday – UN
GENEVA – The United Nations’ top human rights body has agreed to widen its investigation into widespread violations in North Korea with a view to documenting alleged crimes against humanity…
Philippines leader scolds EU for ‘idiotic’ drug rehab solution
MANILA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has hit out at the European Union for hypocrisy and called the bloc “sons of bitches” after its lawmakers issued a resolution calling for…
Iraqi forces prepare new push, tactics in Mosul as civilians flee city
MOSUL, Iraq – Iraqi forces are preparing a fresh push against Islamic State using new tactics, but operations to drive the militants out of their last stronghold in the country…
London attacker Khalid Masood was a 52-year-old criminal with militant links
BIRMINGHAM, England – Before he killed at least four people in Britain‘s deadliest attack since the 2005 London bombings, Khalid Masood was considered by intelligence officers to be a criminal…
N.Ireland urged to ‘finish his work’ as it buries Martin McGuinness
Thousands have lined the streets of Martin McGuinness’ home town for the funeral of the Irish Republican Army commander who became a cornerstone of Northern Ireland’s peace. Former US President…
Charlize Theron joins racing “Fast and Furious” series with “badass jet”
BEIJING – Fast car chases, daring stunts and explosions return to the big screen in the eighth installment of the “Fast and Furious” racing film franchise and Oscar winner Charlize…
British police name London attacker as Khalid Masood, 52
LONDON – British police have named the man who killed three people near parliament before being shot dead as Khalid Masood, saying he had a string of criminal convictions but…
Philippine troops rescue 2 Malaysians kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf militants
MANILA – Philippine soldiers have rescued two Malaysians held captive for about eight months by Islamic State-linked Abu Sayyaf group, a military official said. Tayudin Anjut, 45, and Abdurahim Bin…
Australia, China to boost trade with beef making the cut
SYDNEY – Australia and China are expected to sign new bilateral agreements on beef exports, energy and security during a four-day visit by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang that began today.…
Sunken South Korean ferry slowly emerges three years after disaster
SEOUL – A South Korean ferry that sank nearly three years ago, killing 304 people, most of them children on a school trip, has slowly emerged from a grey sea…
