Category Archives: World

NEW YORK - President-elect Donald Trump is using Twitter to renew his defence of his engagement with the leader of Taiwan, a breach of diplomatic protocol as the U.S. shifted recognition from Taiwan t...

BEIJING - Chinese leaders face a challenge: How to deal with Donald Trump. Weeks before taking office, the incoming American president is riling Beijing with confrontation and online statements that a...

OAKLAND, Calif. - Shelley Mack says she didn’t know the converted Oakland warehouse known as the “Ghost Ship” was an illegal residence until after she moved in, when she was instruct...

MILAN - Italy was plunged into political and economic uncertainty following voters’ resounding rebuke of Premier Matteo Renzi’s proposed constitutional reforms. Renzi announced he would qu...

WASHINGTON - One thing you can count on during inauguration season in Washington: People of all stripes will find a reason to show up - whether it’s to celebrate or commiserate. There are partie...

KARACHI, Pakistan - A massive fire swept through a four-star hotel in the southern port city of Karachi on Monday, killing at least 11 people, officials said. More than 50 people suffered injuries in ...

OAKLAND, Calif. - A therapist who used music to help kids cope with trauma. A woman who taught at a Montessori school. An energetic artist who could make friends with anyone. These were some of the pe...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. - In a story Dec. 4 about the Gatlinburg area wildfires, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the 14th fatality involved a multi-car crash. Authorities have corrected that ...

ROME - The Latest on the Italian referendum (all times local): 8:15 p.m. Italy’s president has asked Premier Matteo Renzi to delay stepping down until Parliament can pass a critical budget law d...

OAKLAND, Calif. - Terry Ewing was among the anxious family and friends who received confirmation Monday of what he already knew in his heart: His girlfriend was among the three dozen killed in the Oak...