Evidence for man-made global warming hits ‘gold standard’: scientists
OSLO – Evidence for man-made global warming has reached a “gold standard” level of certainty, adding pressure for cuts in greenhouse gases to limit rising temperatures, scientists said. “Humanity cannot…
France’s Macron welcomes US reversal on keeping troops in Syria
PARIS – French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed the United States’ decision to leave American troops in Syria, a reversal by US President Donald Trump that came after an outcry…
Turkey worried about Uighurs, urges China to protect religious freedom in Xinjiang
GENEVA – Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has voiced concern at China’s alleged mistreatment of Uighurs and other Muslims in its Xinjiang region and has called on Beijing to protect…
Harry and Meghan dress down to meet children on Morocco trip
RABAT – Prince Harry and his pregnant wife Meghan have swapped their party gear for chinos and jeans as they wrapped up their Moroccan trip with visits to an equestrian…
Japan to push ahead with US base relocation despite Okinawa referendum result
TOKYO – A majority of voters in a referendum on Okinawa have opposed a plan to relocate a US military base within the southern Japanese island, but the central government…
Olivia Colman wins best actress Oscar for ‘The Favourite’
LOS ANGELES – Britain’s Olivia Colman has won a surprise best actress Oscar for her clever performance as a dim-witted, petulant Queen Anne in “The Favourite” and delighted the audience…
Rami Malek wins best actor Oscar for ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
LOS ANGELES – Rami Malek has won his first Oscar as best lead actor for his portrayal of singer Freddie Mercury, the flamboyant late frontman of the British rock band Queen, in…
British PM May signals she is ready to fight on
Theresa May has signalled she wants to press on as prime minister, saying there is still more to do to live up to her promise when she took office to…
More than 100 separatists detained in Kashmir raids in pre-election crackdown
SRINAGAR/NEW DELHI – More than 100 separatists in Kashmir have been detained in overnight raids, police officials said, as part of a crackdown on groups that might cause trouble ahead…
Showdown looms as Venezuela opposition to confront border troops over aid
CUCUTA, Colombia – Venezuela’s opposition and activists have prepared to confront troops stationed along the country’s borders to block their plan to bring in food and medicine that authorities are…
