Bomb found at philanthropist George Soros' suburban home
Tuesday, 23 October 2018, 18:16
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
A bomb was found in a mailbox at the suburban New York compound of George Soros, the liberal billionaire philanthropist who has been the target of right-wing conspiracy theorists, authorities said...
Issue of married Catholic priests gains traction under pope
Tuesday, 23 October 2018, 14:53
Last update: about 9 years ago
As the Vatican copes with the growing clergy sex abuse scandal and declining number of priests worldwide, it is laying the groundwork to open formal debate on an issue that has long been taboo:...
AP Exclusive: Stephen Hawking wheelchair, thesis up for sale
Monday, 22 October 2018, 07:15
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Stephen Hawking was a cosmic visionary, a figure of inspiration and a global celebrity. His unique status is reflected in an upcoming auction of some of the late physicist's possessions: It...
PM formally apologizes to Australian child sex abuse victims
Monday, 22 October 2018, 07:12
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Prime Minister Scott Morrison delivered a formal apology on Monday to Australia's victims of child sex abuse, saying the nation must acknowledge their long, painful journey and say sorry. His...
Taiwan train derails on a curve, killing 18 and injuring 160
Sunday, 21 October 2018, 14:56
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Eighteen people were killed and at least 160 others injured on Sunday when one of Taiwan's newer, faster trains derailed on a curve along a popular weekend route, officials said. The Puyuma...
Hundreds of thousands march in London to demand new Brexit vote
Saturday, 20 October 2018, 18:54
Last update: about 9 years ago
Hundreds of thousands of protesters opposed to Britain's impending exit from the European Union marched through central London on Saturday, demanding a new referendum and to have a say on the...