Germany | Authorities to ease deportation rules after Cologne attacks

The German government wants to ease the rules for deporting foreign criminals in the wake of the New Year’s Eve assaults in Cologne, two senior officials said yesterday. The planned reform

USA | Last survivor of 1906 San Francisco earthquake dead at 109

The last survivor of the devastating San Francisco earthquake and fire of 1906 has died, a relative confirmed Monday. William A. "Bill" Del Monte died at a retirement home in nearby

Turkey | 10 dead, 15 wounded in Istanbul tourist district explosion

A Syrian suicide bomber detonated a bomb in a historic district of Istanbul popular with tourists yesterday, killing at least 10 people and wounding 15 others, Turkish President Recep Tayyip

This Day in History | 1993 Allies bomb Iraq

The Iraqis have repeatedly breached the “no-fly zone” set up after the Gulf War - which began almost two years ago - and made a number of military raids over

Offbeat | Moscow police looking into no-pants subway ride

Despite freezing temperatures, several dozen people joined the global annual event on Sunday by riding Moscow’s ornate subway with no trousers or skirts on. The Moscow police said in a statement

The Buzz | ‘Star Wars’ earns USD56 million in opening weekend in China

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” earned USD56 million during its opening weekend in China, a strong start but pulling in much less than “Fast & Furious 7” did on its

‘The Chameleon’ last act | Iconic singer David Bowie dies at 69

David Bowie, the innovative and iconic singer whose illustrious career lasted five decades with hits like “Fame,” ‘’Heroes” and “Let’s Dance,” died Sunday after a battle with cancer. He was

World Briefs

THAILAND’s royal palace has released a vaguely- worded health report on the country’s 88-year-old king, the world’s longest reigning monarch who has been ailing for years, describing what appears to

USA Elections | Republicans may face ‘devil’s bargain’ in campaign

Three weeks before Iowa kicks off the state-by-state presidential nominating contests, businessman Donald Trump and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz are generating overwhelming enthusiasm among Republican voters in the state, along

Israel | Palestinian on hunger strike in critical condition

The condition of a Palestinian journalist on a 48-day hunger strike in an Israeli jail is deteriorating, the man's wife and a Palestinian official said yesterday. Mohammed al-Qeq is protesting his

This Day in History | 1998 100 die in massacre in Algeria

The latest violence follows a series of massacres in north-­west Algeria since the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. It is thought the attacks happened shortly after evening prayers. Homemade

Offbeat | Cincinnati Zoo names baby penguin ‘Bowie’ after singer

Having already earned a measure of “Fame” as the Cincinnati Zoo’s first animal birth of 2016, a newborn penguin chick has been named “Bowie.” The decision was made before the

Iconic singer David Bowie dies at 69

New York (AP) — David Bowie, the innovative and iconic singer whose illustrious career lasted five decades with hits like "Fame," ''Heroes" and "Let's Dance," died Sunday after a battle

The Buzz | USD2.6M violin found after musician forgets it on train

German police say they have recovered a violin worth USD2.6 million that a musician had mistakenly left on a train. A spokesman for German federal police says the woman forgot the

Messi set to get 5th FIFA best player prize, end Ronaldo run

Lionel Messi is favored to win the FIFA Ballon d’Or today, ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s two-year hold on soccer’s top individual prize. Messi already has a 4-3 lead in their career

World Briefs

CHINA  Former Lyon boss Alain Perrin is out as the Chinese men’s national team coach after slightly less than two years in the job. The Chinese Football Association said in

Spain’s Princess Cristina faces historic tax fraud trial

Visits to the palm-dotted Mediterranean island of Mallorca for Spain’s Princess Cristina used to mean luxurious stays at the seaside Marivent Palace — but the sister of King Felipe VI

Sean Penn under investigation for ‘El Chapo’ interview, ABC says

Actor Sean Penn is under investigation for a Rolling Stone magazine interview with drug kingpin Joaquin Guzman, ABC News reported, citing unidentified people in the Mexican government. Kate del Castillo, the

Egypt’s first parliament in 3 years convenes

Egypt’s first legislature in more than three years, a 596-seat chamber packed with supporters of President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, held its inaugural session yesterday, signaling the completion of a political road

French president, rocker honor 2015 attack victims

French President Francois Hollande and other dignitaries held a special ceremony yesterday to honor all those killed in Islamic extremist violence around Paris in 2015 - a year when the

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