US | Trump delivers a slashing speech that rouses the right

In a slashing speech packed with braggadocio and grievance, President Donald Trump denounced Democrats as the party of “the socialist nightmare,” relitigated his crowd sizes back to

Syria | US-backed fighters advance on two fronts against IS

The ground assault into the last area held by the Islamic State group intensified Saturday as U.S.-backed Syrian fighters made “remarkable progress” amid heavy clashes, including

Offbeat | Cat that lived six years in Alaska general store gets evicted

A cat named Stormy that has spent more than six years as a fixture in a remote Alaska general store is being forced out after officials notified

This Day in History | 1975: Comic genius Chaplin is knighted

Silent film legend Charlie Chaplin has become Sir Charles after a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. The star of such films as The Kid and The Great

World briefs

CHINA In an unusual step, China’s ceremonial legislature is due to endorse a law meant to help end a bruising tariff war with Washington by discouraging officials

The Buzz | Ian McKellen has apologized for remarks about Spacey, Singer

Actor Ian McKellen has apologized for remarks in which he appeared to suggest that allegations of sexual abuse that have been leveled against Kevin Spacey and Bryan Singer

Electrics, compacts and SUVs share stage at Geneva auto show

Carmakers are hoping to give consumers a glimpse of the future at this year’s Geneva auto show as they roll out new electric cars and try to re-energize

USA | Analysis: Cohen hearing stokes touchy topic of impeachment

Michael Cohen’s testimony is just the beginning. The House oversight hearing with President Donald Trump’s former attorney, coming in advance of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report,

USA | Northern California river floods 2,000 buildings

ANorthern California river flooded 2,000 homes, businesses and other buildings and left two communities virtual islands after days of stormy weather, officials said yesterday. The

Offbeat | Switzerland mulls studies on legal sale of cannabis

Switzerland’s government is taking steps to allow limited studies on the legal sale of cannabis — though any liberalization appears to be a distant prospect. The governing

This Day in History | 1996 Siege of Sarajevo is lifted

The siege of Bosnian capital Sarajevo has been declared officially over after amost four years of continuous shelling and sniper attacks. The Muslim-led Bosnian government has

World briefs

CHINA-US Security experts say the U.S. government is likely exaggerating the Huawei threat. Not only is the U.S. case short on specifics, they say, it glosses over the

The Buzz | Venezuela’s Juan Guaido in Brazil to meet with Bolsonaro

Juan Guaido, recognized by many countries as Venezuela’s president, is in Brazil to meet with President Jair Bolsonaro. Juan Guaido arrived early yesterday in the capital of

Egypt | Train crash, fire at central Cairo station kills 25

A speeding railcar crashed into a barrier at Cairo’s main train station, causing its fuel tank to explode and triggering a huge fire that left at least

Nigeria | President is re-elected after delayed, bumpy vote

Nigeria’s president was declared the clear winner of a second term in Africa’s largest democracy yesterday, after a campaign in which he urged voters to give him

Offbeat | Inarritu picked to head Cannes jury, first Mexican in post

Award-winning Mexican director Alejandro Gonzales Inarritu will preside over the jury at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival in May. Festival president Pierre Lescure, announcing the choice

This Day in History | 1986 Swedish prime minister assassinated

 The Swedish prime minister has died after being shot in a street ambush in central Stockholm. His wife was wounded. Olof and Lisbeth Palme were attacked

World briefs

CHINA’s economy is showing the first signs of recovery after months of slowdown, as stock and commodity rallies lift confidence. But increasing optimism aside, the clouds haven’t

The Buzz | ITV, BBC in concluding phase for talks on streaming service

ITV says it is in the final phase of discussions with the BBC to create a new on-demand video platform to rival the likes of Netflix. Chief

Australia | Cardinal Pell convicted of molesting two choirboys

The most senior Catholic cleric ever charged with child sex abuse has been convicted of molesting two choirboys moments after celebrating Mass, dealing a new blow to the

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