Abe becomes first Japanese leader to visit Communist-ruled Cuba
HAVANA – Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe became the first Japanese leader to visit Communist-ruled Cuba on Thursday, landing in Havana to hold talks...
French actress Cotillard denies role in Jolie, Pitt split
French actress Marion Cotillard on Wednesday denied any involvement in the sudden split between Hollywood power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, wishing that...
Aleppo hit by worst strikes for months as Putin, Assad ignore US plea
BEIRUT – Warplanes mounted the heaviest air strikes in months against rebel-held districts of the city of Aleppo overnight, as Russia and the Syrian...
Charlotte braces for more riots after police shooting
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Authorities in Charlotte, North Carolina, braced on Wednesday for a possible second night of rioting triggered by the police killing of...
Schools close in Canadian province after bomb threat
CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island – Canadian police evacuated all schools in the eastern province of Prince Edward Island on Wednesday after a bomb threat,...
Pope and world religious leaders vow to oppose terror in God’s name
ASSISI, ITALY – Pope Francis and leaders of other world religions said "No to War!" on Tuesday, vowing to oppose terrorism in God's name...