Category Archives: World
Trump renews defence of his call with Taiwan leader
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...
Dec 05, 2016

Beijing faces decision on how to respond to Trump's tweets
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...
Dec 05, 2016
Former tenant: Run-down Oakland warehouse was a 'death trap'
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...
Dec 05, 2016
Italy hit by market volatility after referendum defeat
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...
Dec 05, 2016
Trump's inauguration to test nation's ability to heal
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...
Dec 05, 2016
Pakistani police say hotel fire kills 11 in Karachi
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 ...
Dec 04, 2016

Music therapist, teacher, teens among warehouse fire victims
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...
Dec 04, 2016
Correction: Southern Wildfires-The Latest story
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 ...
Dec 04, 2016
The Latest: Italy's leader asks Renzi to delay resignation
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...
Dec 04, 2016

Sheriff: 'Don't believe' more bodies in warehouse fire
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...
Dec 04, 2016