Category Archives: World
Ex-Oklahoma trooper to enter new pleas on assault charges
SAPULPA, Okla. - A former Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper charged with assaulting three women during traffic stops is set to enter new pleas on charges of sexual assault, indecent exposure and sexual ...
Oct 13, 2016
News Guide: Trump faces fresh accusations from women
SAN FRANCISCO - Potentially damaging new allegations have hit Donald Trump, pushing his treatment of women to the forefront of his presidential bid. In the past 24 hours, women have come forward telli...
Oct 13, 2016
Florida IDs new Miami neighbourhood as Zika zone
MIAMI - Health officials announced Thursday a new Zika zone in Miami - a setback less than a month after declaring the nearby Wynwood neighbourhood cleared of the virus following aggressive mosquito s...
Oct 13, 2016
Feds seek early release for ex-Massachusetts speaker DiMasi
BOSTON - Federal officials recommended Thursday that former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi be granted early release from prison as he battles cancer. The U.S. Bureau of Prisons and feder...
Oct 13, 2016
Why embattled Trump may keep hammering Bill Clinton misdeeds
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump’s efforts to drag Hillary Clinton down by focusing on her husband’s misconduct may be a relatively new strategy for him, but it’s not for the advisers whisp...
Oct 13, 2016
Police: Escaped gorilla incident at London zoo 'concluded'
LONDON - A potentially dangerous incident involving an escaped gorilla ended at the London Zoo Thursday evening after visitors were briefly locked down in a cafeteria and heavily armed officers were s...
Oct 13, 2016
Exiled Bangladeshi publisher Tutul wins free speech prize
LONDON - A Bangladeshi author and publisher injured in an attack by suspected militants has won a writing award celebrating free speech. Ahmedur Rashid Chowdhury shares the PEN Pinter prize with Canad...
Oct 13, 2016
Times a-changin': Nobel jury says lyrics can be literature
STOCKHOLM - There’s no question about Bob Dylan’s genius as a songwriter or his profound impact on popular culture in America and beyond. But not everyone thinks he deserves a Nobel Prize ...
Oct 13, 2016
Kids brought J.K. Simmons to film, and maybe back to theatre
LOS ANGELES - Fans of J.K. Simmons’ work in television and film may have the actor’s two children to thank. A veteran of New York theatre, Simmons moved into TV and movie work after his tw...
Oct 13, 2016
Infantino: FIFA to decide in January on expanded World Cup
ZURICH - FIFA wants to decide in January if the 2026 World Cup will expand from its 32-team format, with 40 or 48 teams the favoured options. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Thursday he expect...
Oct 13, 2016