Category Archives: World

Obama, McConnell strike hopeful tone on budget, Zika
WASHINGTON - Striking a conciliatory tone after an Oval Office sitdown, President Barack Obama and the top Senate Republican declared themselves hopeful Monday that an agreement can be reached to keep...
Sep 12, 2016
'Sister Wives' appeal polygamy ruling to US Supreme Court
SALT LAKE CITY - A polygamous family from TV’s “Sister Wives” filed a request Monday for the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their case for legalizing polygamy. Kody Brown and his four wi...
Sep 12, 2016
New Miss America begins reign with Atlantic City surf romp
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - The heels came off but the crown stayed on as Miss America began her reign with a romp in the Atlantic City surf Monday, hours after winning the title. Savvy Shields, who represe...
Sep 12, 2016
Muslims mark start of Eid al-Adha holiday
CAIRO - Muslims worldwide are celebrating the first day of Eid al-Adha, or “Feast of Sacrifice,” the most important Islamic holiday that commemorates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim...
Sep 12, 2016
German nationalist leader seeks renewed use of Nazi-era term
BERLIN - A leading member of Alternative for Germany, the nationalist party whose recent elections successes have shaken the country’s political system, faced fierce criticism Monday after calli...
Sep 12, 2016
No. 3 Senate Democrat Schumer discloses pneumonia diagnosis
WASHINGTON - The No. 3 Senate Democrat, Chuck Schumer of New York, disclosed Monday that he was diagnosed with pneumonia but that it has now cleared up. Schumer was diagnosed several weeks ago. His di...
Sep 12, 2016

Fed official's speech lowers expectations for hike next week
WASHINGTON - Investors, at least, suddenly seem more confident about what the Federal Reserve will announce when it meets next week: Nothing. Stocks soared Monday after an influential Fed policymaker ...
Sep 12, 2016

Keith Olbermann bringing political commentary to GQ
NEW YORK - You didn’t expect Keith Olbermann to keep quiet during the last two months of a presidential campaign involving Donald Trump, did you? GQ magazine said Monday that it has named the fo...
Sep 12, 2016
Snow leopards' return brings hope to remote Afghan region
WAKHAN, Afghanistan - In a picturesque corner of Afghanistan, a unique conservation effort has helped bring the elusive snow leopard back from the brink and given hope to one of the poorest and most i...
Sep 12, 2016
Horizon Pharma to pay $800M for rare disease drug developer
Horizon Pharma will spend about $800 million to buy Raptor Pharmaceutical and expand its portfolio of rare disease treatments, a growing area of focus for drugmakers. The Ireland-based drug developer ...
Sep 12, 2016