Updating software, shaping history: New imperial era name looms large in Japan
TOKYO – In Japan, every emperor’s era has its own name – appearing in places such as coins, official paperwork and newspapers – and with abdication coming at the end…
Public concern over privacy pushes tech industry to change
TBILISI – Mounting public concern over data privacy is pushing tech giants to change their ways, industry experts have said, a day after Apple unveiled a series of new products,…
Second major blackout leaves Venezuelans fearing power cuts will be the norm
CARACAS – Venezuela’s government have told workers and school children to stay home as the second major blackout this month leaves the streets of Caracas mostly empty and residents wondering…
Justin Bieber puts music on hold while struggling not to fall apart
LOS ANGELES – Teen hearthrob Justin Bieber has told fans he is putting new music on hold while he struggles with “deep rooted issues” that he hopes will stop him…
Prince Charles meets Cuban president on historic trip to Havana
HAVANA – Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla,have met with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel during the first official British royal visit to the Caribbean island, even as Britain’s top ally,…
Mueller report finds no evidence that Trump campaign colluded with Russia: Justice Dept.
WASHINGTON – Special Counsel Robert Mueller found no evidence of collusion between President Donald Trump’s campaign team and Russia, and did not present enough evidence to warrant charging Trump with…
Caravan of migrants in Mexico starts moving towards US
MEXICO CITY – A caravan of some 1,200 migrants from Central America and Cuba began moving towards the US border from southern Mexico this weekend, migration authorities said. The National…
Russian air force planes land in Venezuela carrying troops: reports
CARACAS – Two Russian air force planes landed at Venezuela’s main airport on Saturday carrying a Russian defense official and nearly 100 troops, according to media reports, amid strengthening ties…
Brexit up in the air as May pushes divorce deal for third time
LONDON – British Prime Minister Theresa May has held crisis talks with senior colleagues and hardline Brexiteers trying to breathe life into her twice-defeated European divorce deal after reports her…
Cruise ship reaches Norway port after near disaster, dramatic rescues
OSLO – A luxury cruise ship that had set sail with almost 1,400 passengers and crew aboard has arrived at a port in Norway after narrowly escaping disaster when its…
