King says he’s ‘reduced to tears’ by good wishes since his cancer diagnosis
King Charles III said he had been reduced to tears by the messages he has received from people since his…
Retired Catholic bishop charged with sexual offenses in northwest Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia — A retired Catholic bishop has been charged with sexual offenses including child abuse in a remote part of Australia’s…
Gaza food situation becoming increasingly dire
The food insecurity situation in the Gaza Strip is becoming increasingly dire. A recent blog of just 10 days ago…
France honors WWII foreign Resistance fighters
PARIS — While France hosts grandiose ceremonies commemorating D-Day, Missak Manouchian and his Resistance fighters’ heroic role in World War II are often…
China-born Australian democracy blogger won’t appeal suspended Chinese death sentence
MELBOURNE, Australia — A China-born Australian democracy blogger will not appeal his suspended death sentence imposed by a Beijing court, with his family…
Japan’s trade deficit dwindles as exports continue to grow
TOKYO — Japan’s exports grew nearly 12% in January as shipments jumped in vehicles, auto parts and machinery, according to government…
South Korea orders striking doctors to return to work
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea on Wednesday officially ordered thousands of striking doctors to return to work immediately, a step…
Heavy snow hits north and central China, disrupting traffic and canceling classes
BEIJING — Heavy snow has blanketed northern and central China, disrupting traffic and forcing schools to cancel classes.Flights and intercity train traffic…
Nigeria’s defense chief accuses nations withholding arms sales over abuses of ‘double standards’
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s defense chief expressed frustration Tuesday with what he called the “double standards” of some countries that won’t…
Estonia detains 10 people suspected of committing sabotage on orders from Russia
HELSINKI — Estonia’s domestic security agency said on Tuesday that it had apprehended 10 people suspected of sabotage and of spreading…