Extremists attack Somalia gov’t Office; minister among 5 dead
MOGADISHU – Gunmen set off a suicide car bombing and then stormed a government building in Somalia’s capital Saturday, killing at least five people...
Thai king makes surprise pre-vote plea for ‘security and happiness’
BANGKOK – Thailand’s king made an unexpected call for “security” and “happiness” on the eve of the first election since a 2014 army coup,...
China chemical blast death toll rises to 47
BEIJING – The death toll in a huge blast at a chemical plant in eastern China has jumped to 47, with 90 badly injured,...
Cholera cases reported as hunger, disease stalk African cyclone survivors
BEIRA – Cholera cases were reported on Friday in the Mozambican city of Beira, adding a risk of deadly illnesses for hundreds of thousands...
Flight attendant detained by immigration on return to US
WASHINGTON – A Texas flight attendant who was enrolled in the government’s program for “Dreamers” flew to Mexico for work and was stopped by...
Washington awaits results after Mueller wraps Russia probe
WASHINGTON – Special counsel Robert Mueller closed his long and contentious Russia investigation with no new charges, ending the probe that has cast a...
German minister urges sanctions on EU members flouting principles
BERLIN (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Thursday the European Union should cut funding and impose sanctions on members which pass...
Venezuela detains top aide to Guaido in move US calls ‘big mistake’
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan authorities detained opposition leader Juan Guaido’s chief of staff on Thursday in a pre-dawn raid, an escalating crackdown by President...
Man charged with sending bombs to Trump critics pleads guilty
NEW YORK – A Florida man pleaded guilty on Thursday to using weapons of mass destruction and other crimes in connection with mailing explosives...
Guatemalan judge orders arrest of former attorney general
GUATEMALA City (Reuters) – A Guatemalan judge has ordered the arrest of former attorney general and presidential candidate Thelma Aldana on charges including embezzlement,...